Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Nanaimo Art Gallery Auction

Nanaimo Art Gallery’s

2008 Designers’ Island Art Auction.

The Nanaimo Art Gallery is poised to host an art auction fundraiser that will take a unique, new angle. Called the “2008 Designers’ Island Art Auction”, original art from Vancouver Island has been judged and selected by a team of interior designers from various companies.Those interested can view the pieces up for auction at www.nanaimoartgallery.com.

Derek Rickwood, chairman of the event, wants to bring quality Island art together with serious buyers, to connect artists to the building community, and to involve interior designers. Rickwood said, “The Designers’ Island Art Auction will be a prestigious, elegant event that will provide a wonderful, fun experience for art enthusiasts to acquire Vancouver Island artwork for their homes and offices.”

There are 45 Vancouver Island artists who are contributing 58 artworks for the live and silent auction. Some of the featured artists in the auction are: Nixie Barton, Grant Leier, Michaela Davidson, Paul Grignon, Devon Featherstone, Robin Field, Gerda Hofman, Suzanne Jensen, Peter Kiidumae, Rohana Laing, Gretchen Markle, Linda Neville, Sheila Norgate, Fred Peters, Joanne Thomson and Melinda Wilde. The Nanaimo Art Gallery is pleased that Ian Thompson has offered to be the event auctioneer.

“We are thrilled by, and grateful for, the high level of support that we are receiving from the business community,” Rickwood exclaimed. Visual Impact Communications designed and printed all of the event’s print materials. Cable Bay Golf & Resort & Spa is the event's Platinum sponsor. Minnoz Restaurant and Lounge at Coast Bastion is providing tapas and wine. Flowers are being donated by Turley’s Florists, rentals are being sponsored by Triple T Party Rentals, new signs are being sponsored by SignAge and photographic services will be provided by Concept Photography. Promotional coverage has been provided by Nanaimo Daily News. Mon Petit Choux’s, a popular Commercal Street Cafe has also help sponsor the event. Those interior design companies that have been involved are Co-operative Design, Unique Interiors, JBD Design Group, Interior Design Group, Blair Girtel Interior Design Inc., E. J. Interior Design, Kylie M. Interior and Deidre Love Interior Designers.

The Designers’ Island Art Auction is taking place Wednesday evening, June 25th, Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial Street, Downtown Nanaimo. The public can view the art that will be offered at the auction now until June 25th.

The dress code is black-tie (optional). Tickets are $50.00 per person and available for purchase at 150 Commercial Street. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Nanaimo Art Gallery. With limited seating, tickets are not expected to last long. Those prospective buyers who are not able to attend the auction may arrange for absentee bidding through the Nanaimo Art Gallery, 754-1750. For information, contact: Derek Rickwood, BFA at 753-4271 or at derekrickwood@shaw.ca


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