SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
6:30 p.m
6:30 – 8:00 p.m
• Gates open
• Bannister Honda shuttle service begins
• Music by Feet First
• Photo booth by Sproing Creative
• Live painting by Amanda Shatzko
• Bidder registration
• Refreshments and appetizers served
• Silent Auction opens for bidding
• Viewing of Live Auction pieces opens
6:30 – 11:00 p.m
• Cash bar
• Live Auction begins in main tent
• Silent Auction Section One closes
8:00 p.m
9:00 p.m• Live music & bar service continue
15 mins after close • Silent Auction Section Two closes
of Live Auction
11:00 p.m
• Event wraps up for another year
11:15 p.m• Bannister Honda shuttle service concludes
Thank you from the Gallery and happy bidding!
WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE:
Master of Ceremonies: Jason Armstrong, KissFM
Auctioneers: Don & Peter Raffan of Valley Auction Ltd.
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
On behalf of the Board of the Vernon Public Art Gallery,
welcome to Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts, an event that
is both the highlight of the year for fundraising for the
Art Gallery and also a favorite summer soirée for the
art-loving social set in the North Okanagan. We are
very pleased to be able to showcase the work of local
artists in both live and silent auctions and invite you to
add these original pieces to your private collection while
supporting the Vernon Public Art Gallery at the same
time. The organizers of the event have done an amazing job in putting
the event together, and as always it promises to be a fun evening and a
great opportunity to show support for the community and show off our
local cultural vibrancy and vitality. Cheers!
Andrew Powell, President
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
Summer sun, live music, refreshments, beautiful art and
a lively auction all located on a stunning vista overlooking
Vernon combine to make a magical evening for this year’s
Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts. As the primary fundraiser
for the Vernon Public Art Gallery, I encourage you to dig
deep and have fun with our live and silent auctions. We
have a great selection this year thanks to the generosity
of our local artists and businesses. As a hub for the arts
in Greater Vernon, the VPAG relies on your continued
support to provide the ongoing programming and operations that help
to create that artistic vibrancy in our community. A strong art gallery
encourages the creative and critical discourse that is so important to all
aspects of our personal and business lives. So, jump in, bid generously
and take home a work of art that can inspire your creativity! Thank you
to everyone who has contributed to this evening’s event and to those of
you who are in attendance tonight.
Sincerely,
Dauna Kennedy Grant, Executive Director
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SILENT AUCTION
Things to know about the Silent Auction...
The number on the bidding “paddle”
that you receive at the entrance is
your number for both the Live and
Silent Auctions.
On the Bid Sheet write your paddle
number clearly in the designated spot
next to the bid you want to make. The
volunteers will be happy to direct you
through the bidding process.
The successful bidder is the one whose
bid is the last one on the Bid Sheet at
closing.
The silent auction Section One closes
promptly at 8:00 pm, while Section
Two closes at 10:15 pm.
Absolutely no bids will be allowed after the closing. Bid Sheets will be
collected immediately, and a list of the successful bidders will be posted
by the cashiers as soon as possible.
If you are the successful bidder, present your paddle at the end of the
evening, and the cashier will process your payment.
We gladly accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, cheques, and cash.
Take the payment receipt and proceed to the volunteers who will make
sure you receive your purchase(s).
Please note: Listed values for artwork are the contributing artists’ estimate
of the fair market value of their work based on their selling history with
other works of similar size. There is no GST or buyer’s premium applicable
to this price.
Please pay for all purchases and take them with you at the end of this
evening.
Thank you for supporting the Vernon Public Art Gallery!
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SILENT AUCTION
S 01
Bikram Yoga Vernon & Back to Earth Wellness Store
Healthy Living Package
Balance your mind, body and soul with an invigorating workout at Bikram
Yoga Vernon. Strength and flexibility are used together in a heated class
to oxygenate and detoxify your body, leaving you with a heightened sense
of well-being that will transform every aspect of your life. Complement
your inner Yogi with a Back to Earth facial basket, filled with organic
toxin- free facial products that will make you look as good as you feel.
Fair Market Value $215.00
City Dance Okanagan S 02
Dance Lessons
Have you always wanted to learn to dance? City Dance in Vernon
offers the highest quality professional instruction in an easy going, fun
environment. They specialize in Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Argentine Tango,
Country and HipHop. Their highly trained, experienced staff will make
you feel at ease on the dance floor whether you are a beginner, want to
improve your skills, or wish to compete. They host weekly dance parties
and themed dancing evenings, and showcases throughout the year! For
a great dance experience visit City Dance at their 29th Street studio and
become the dancer you’ve always wanted to be!
Fair Market Value $200.00
S 03
Sherry Kalloch Marmalade Cat & the Blue Ginger
acrylic on canvas
I have painted several scenes from this colourful Kelowna building, I love
its charm!
Fair Market Value $550.00
S 04
Kettle Valley Steam Railway
Two Adult Passes
Make today a trip into yesterday with a ride on the only preserved
section of the historic Kettle Valley Railway line built during 1910-1915.
Originally 325 miles long, the KVR is said to be one of the most difficult
railways ever built. You’ll enjoy a 90-minute nostalgic journey through
the rural beauty of Summerland and onto the Trout Creek Bridge with
spectacular views of Okanagan Lake and the canyon below. Our majestic
103-year old locomotive thrills young and old alike as it steams along the
track. Live music, historical commentary, and an observation game for
the kids completes your unique railway adventure.
Fair Market Value $47.00
S 05
Dave Morrison
Rose Sculpture
Hand-crafted from scrap metal.
Fair Market Value $125.00
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Silent Auction
Okanagan Lavender and Herb Farm
S 06
Lavender Gift Basket
Did you know that in the language of flowers, lavender can mean devotion,
luck, success, and happiness? You can have all that with this beautiful
assortment of products from the Okanagan Lavender and Herb Farm. Fair Market Value $40.00
Pleasant Valley Dental Clinic S 07
Teeth Whitening Kit
Brighten your smile with this comprehensive teeth whitening kit. Today’s
advanced dental treatments and materials can give you a healthier, more
complete smile that can last you a lifetime. Your Vernon, dentists, Dr.
Bicknell, Dr. Denk, and Dr. Neilson, can help revitalize and maintain your
teeth and gums, giving you the smile you’ve always wanted.
Fair Market Value $450.00
Rogers Food Ltd.
Gift Basket
Enjoy a collection of locally milled Rogers flours and cereals made with
Canadian GMO-free grains.
Fair Market Value $35.00
S 08
Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival S 09
Two Sunday Festival Passes
Two Sunday passes for the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival. The
Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival is a three-day music festival that
occurs every third weekend in August. It has six stages and features an
international roster of artists as well as a strong contingent of Canadian
talent. Fair Market Value $160.00
Soul Studio
S 10
Move Connect Belong Package
Get fit and have fun with your one month pass to Soul Studio, Vernon’s
newest Dance/Fitness Studio. Unlimited access to a schedule filled with a
variety of fitness classes such as Zumba® Fitness, Zumba® Gold, Zumba®
Kids, Barre, Hip Hop, Strength Circuit Training, Yoga, and more.
Fair Market Value $84.00
Spinners Sound Centre
Grado Labs SR801 Audio Headphones
Spinners Sound Centre - your one stop shop for all your audio, video
and custom requirements. The experienced staff are excited to present
high quality equipment and product knowledge.
Fair Market Value $140.00
Silent Auction
S 11
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S 12
Summerhill Winery
Sunset Lunch Package
Enjoy lunch for four at Summerhill Winery’s Sunset Organic Bistro. Think
world class, eat local and organic.
Fair Market Value $100.00
S 13
The Scarlet Studio & Artisan Market
Pamper Yourself Package
Known best for top quality service and a welcoming, friendly atmosphere,
The Scarlet Studio is the perfect place to relax and pamper yourself. Enjoy
a pedicure, one (1) set of eyelash extensions and one (1) set of gel nails.
Fair Market Value $250.00
S 14
Sierra Water Treatment
Four Stage Reverse Osmosis System
A great addition to your home. Sierra Water Treatment has been solving
water problems in the North Okanagan since 1989.
Fair Market Value $500.00
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Michael Anderson
Siesta
acrylic on wood panel
I enjoy painting artwork and basically experimenting. Also bigger
paintings give me the freedom to express the fun of painting.
Fair Market Value $600.00
S 15
Bev Gordon
Waiting Woman
oil on paper
Abstracts can have various degrees of recognizable elements in them
and so with this painting, I took great care to keep a good portion of
the painting loose and without form.
Fair Market Value $500.00
S 16
Eileen Sawracki
Memories - Europe
acrylic on canvas
During a 2 week painting trip to Europe I came upon many old sites.
I enjoyed painting many scenes which contained much history. This
painting is of the remnants of an old orchard.
Fair Market Value $200.00
S 17
Image Studios
Photography Voucher
Say “cheese” with a gift certificate for photography services from Fiona
Forshaw of Image Studios, capturing your life as she sees it.
Fair Market Value $200.00
S 18
Silent Auction
Gary Dewhurst S 19
Violin Boy
latex and enamel house paint with acrylic on canvas
This work explores the intersection of music and art. It began as a
narrative response to the story by Alison Lohan called Nathaniel’s Violin,
about an elderly man who gives a violin to a little boy. I enjoy abstraction,
and invite the viewer to find feeling and emotion in the work through
stimulation of the imagination.
Fair Market Value $630.00
Enderby Kayak and Paddleboard Rentals
One-day Paddleboard Rentals for Two
Enjoy a day out on the water with Enderby Kayak and Paddleboard
Rentals. Explore the river or hit the lake, paddleboards can be dropped
off anywhere around Enderby, Mara, Salmon Arm and Sicamous. Fair Market Value $130.00
S 20
Al Scott
Pottery Vase
A hand-crafted pottery vase, by local potter Al Scott.
Fair Market Value $90.00
S 21
Jane Vice
S 22
Enderby Bridge
acrylic, plein air
I love floating under the bridge so I chose this location for my first plein
air painting.
Fair Market Value $90.00
Joan Rowan
S 23
Is it Spring Yet?
varnished watercolour
The deer is wondering if it will ever be spring. She is tired of winter in
the Okanagan. This scene comes from Kal Park overlooking Kal Lake in
late winter. Fair Market Value $600.00
Ria Carpay
S 24
Struck by Lightning
acrylic on wood
Walking through the forest I came upon this very interesting left-over
tree. Fair Market Value $600.00
Silent Auction
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June Duncan
Touch of Gold
pen & ink
Sometimes we need just a touch of gold!
Fair Market Value $155.00
S 25
Kaitlin Serafin
Crocodile
acrylic and lacquer on canvas
University grad show art project focusing on the contrast of pattern and
photorealism through colour and design.
Fair Market Value $500.00
S 26
Kelowna Mountain Vineyards & Bridges
S 27
Two Adult Season Passes
In 2003, the Okanagan Mountain Park Fire devastated the entire south
slope, turning its once beautiful luscious green landscape to black. Now
the land boasts a spectacular cliff walk across a 100 foot waterfall, a
chairlift and four bridges over vineyards, one of which we are thrilled to
say is the longest in North America. The magnificent views, cliffs and rock
faces that the fire has revealed are what make The Kelowna Mountain
Bridges & Vineyards so breathtaking and unique.
Fair Market Value $50.00
Michael Anderson
S 28
Contemplation
acrylic on wood panel
I like to explore the changes of some of the skills required to paint
figures and overlapping different forms. Although cool and warm gray
documents, I like to put the odd spark of pure colour.
Fair Market Value $600.00
Betty Morrison S 29
Unwinding
acylic on canvas
Ever since taking a ‘Mixed Media’ art class at Emily Carr in Vancouver
I have been dedicated to creating moving, meaningful works of art
that are an integral part of me. I have found that the process of
experimentation with different media and my growth as a person
have coincided. Since art is experimental and artists are always
evolving my ideas and uses of materials are evolving over time and
will keep doing so as long as I am open to this wonderful process.
Fair Market Value $475.00
Shirley Mikaelsen
The Lonesome Pine
acrylic on canvas
Fair Market Value $195.00
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Silent Auction
S 30
Ruth Nygard
S 31
Mesmerized Stradivarius - Study 1
acrylic on canvas
This male Stradivarius expression exemplifies his overwhelming emotion.
Possibly he is mesmerized by the music he produces or perhaps he is
taken over by the beauty of his nearby lover. This painting depicts the
magical power of harmonies of the body and its expression. Our new
technologies and domestic or planetary concerns often distract us from
our love and lust for life. Creating aesthetics that help regain and retain
the strength and importance in our emotional expression and wellbeing
is of the uppermost importance in contemporary art.
Fair Market Value $300.00
Sherry Kalloch
S 32
Salmon Arm Art Gallery
acrylic on canvas
I love to paint this charming old building, now a public art gallery.
Fair Market Value $550.00
Teresa M. Kennedy
S 33
Beedaisied
framed photograph
Photography is so much fun… Especially taking close-ups. If you see
a lady lying on the grass or with her head stuck in bushes or flowers,
that’s me. Happy and Snappy.
Fair Market Value $75.00
Rylee Davis
Be Strong
oil on canvas
I hope to inspire contemplation with vibrant colour and texture.
Fair Market Value $800.00
S 34
Twyla Tucker
Morning Glow
acrylic on canvas
Take the time to see all the beautiful glowing mountains in the valley.
Fair Market Value $600.00
S 35
Kara Barkved
S 36
The Mysterious One
mixed media and acrylic
I am fascinated by the fact that the world is not as it seems. I like images
in the gestural marks that I make. I am always exploring quantum physics
ideas and the layering of texture line and colour. It seems that to me, at
the smallest and largest aspects of our physical universe.
Fair Market Value $875.00 (reserve bid $437.50)
Silent Auction
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Ruth Nygard S 37
The Stradivarius Mesmerizer - Study 1
acrylic on canvas
The stylized image of femininity retains an air of integrity although she
manipulates through seductive expression. The hinting of a Stradivarius
form signifies a powerfuld rhythmic seduction that is often experienced
in music and body movements.
Fair Market Value $300.00
S 38
Station BBQ Smokehouse
Smoked Out Package
Take a night off and enjoy some authentic, slow-smoked Southern
barbeque at the Station BBQ Smokehouse with your $50 gift card.
Fair Market Value $50.00
S 39
Trish Martian
Adams River Moment VII
mixed media on canvas
The Adams River Sockeye Salmon Run is one of my favourite creative
subjects. This interpretation depicts a quieter moment in this often
frenzied phenomenon.
Fair Market Value $795.00
Tail Blazers Kelowna
A gift certificate for $100.00
Tail Blazers, “Health Food Store For Pets”, is a store where pet guardians
can find only wholesome, healthy food and treats, a wide variety of
supplements, accessories, knowledgeable staff and lots more!
Fair Market Value $100.00
S 40
Ria Carpay
Canon Beach Oregon
acrylic on canvas
A peaceful evening stroll on the beach is a memorable experience.
Fair Market Value $600.00
S 41
Kristy Gordon
Standing Woman
oil on wood panel
Alla Prima painting done during a workshop held in Lake Country B.C.
Fair Market Value $550.00
S 42
Teresa M. Kennedy S 43
Self Portrait - Laughing Man
framed photograph
Statue in Vancouver at English Bay in Morton Park, titled A-maze-ing
Laughter Artist: Yue Minjun 2009.
Fair Market Value $350.00
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Silent Auction
Joan Rowan
B.C Express Co. Stagecoach
varnished watercolour
The BC Express Co. Stagecoach represents an important era in
Okanagan history. The company was a pioneer transportation company
that served the Cariboo and Fraser/Fort George regions in BC from
1861-1921. This stagecoach is one of very few remaining and is located
at O’Keefe Ranch, one of the three original ranches in the Okanagan.
Fair Market Value $600.00
S 44
Ex Nihilo Vineyards
Wine Package at Ex Nihilo Vineyards
This lovely package consists of a private sit-down wine tasting for six
people.
Fair Market Value $160.00
S 45
Eileen Sawracki
Golden Days
acrylic on canvas
Trees are a favourite subject of mine. This painting is produced in a
contemporary mode with texturizing. I enjoy trying new effects, just a
part of my ongoing painting journey.
Fair Market Value $600.00
S 46
Destanne Norris
S 47
Spring Frolic in Kal Park 1 - Study
graphite on paper
Over the past number of years, Destanne has been looking up fascinated
by formations and light in the sky, as well as the weather. Her paintings
have explored this subject as a metaphor for inner life. Destanne sketched
her way up and around the Wall trail on a spring walk in Kalamalka Lake
Provincial Park and used these studies to make paintings in her studio of
which Spring Frolic in Kal Park 1 was the first to be made.
Fair Market Value $150.00
Just For You Spa and Salon
S 48
Just For You Spa
This package includes a fifty dollar gift certificate towards our spa and
salon services.
Fair Market Value $50.00
Pandora Jewellery
Silver Bracelet with Charms
PANDORA Jewellery provides a universe of hand-finished and modern
jewellery primarily made from genuine materials, including solid
sterling silver and 14k or 18k gold.
Fair Market Value $150.00
Silent Auction
S 49
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Cindy Downey
Croci
acrylic on canvas
The cruciform design is a pleasing compositional technique, and in this
work I have combined it with an old favourite.
Fair Market Value $975.00
S 50
Carin Covin S 51
Reduction Road VIII
screenprinted paper and acrylic on panel
I encountered the community of Wells and the Toni Onley Project in May
of 2010 and for the next three years. I have done visual research in the
historic graveyard of the Barkerville Site in the form of plein air work
on panels. This has produced three distinct bodies of visual work. The
images for the Reduction Road series have come from these core images.
Reduction Road is the name of the road that links the old historical
Barkerville site to the site that is known as New Barkerville. On this road
the historical graveyard of Barkerville is situated.
Fair Market Value $300.00
Barbara Jean Hennessy
Canadian Autumn
acrylic on canvas
Enjoyed this piece, go Canada!
Fair Market Value $295.00
Amy Burkard
Experiment #1
sculptural felt work, wool (framed) Inspired by my surroundings, I seek to capture the whimsical aspects and
simplicity of form, creating works of art that have meaning. Working with
clay, wool, and other materials derived from nature, I take pleasure in
the tactile and sensual qualities these mediums offer. Being extremely
attracted to the process involved in the work, I am constantly being
surprised with new outcomes. My sculptural forms can be viewed to
have utilitarian or simply esthetic purpose.
Fair Market Value $150.00
S 52
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S 54
Wayside Printing
Taking Care of Business Package
For 90-years, Wayside has been a trusted business partner to some of
the best known and most successful businesses in the area. Let them
provide the best in print for your business with a gift card valid for 500
group run business cards and 1250 group-run rack cards.
Fair Market Value $550.00
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Silent Auction
Ruth Hoyte
Martini Basket
Everything you need to make fabulous drinks!
Fair Market Value $150.00
S 55
S 56
Summerhill Winery
Sunset Lunch Package
Enjoy lunch for four at Summerhill Winery’s Sunset Organic Bistro. Think
world class, eat local and organic.
Fair Market Value $100.00
S 57
Bev Gordon
Abstract
acrylic on panel
In this abstract I took great care to keep all parts of the painting unrecognizable, something I find difficult to do.
Fair Market Value $300.00
Debbie Kinnear
Wisteria Imagined
watercolour and mixed media
This piece was inspired by the prolific wisteria in my daughter’s garden
this spring. I have tried to capture the feeling of these beautiful gems.
Fair Market Value $685.00
S 58
Deborah Wilson
Bloodstone Pendant
bloodstone with smokey quartz and red tiger’s eye beads
This bloodstone from India is a variety of green chalcedony which in
olden times was known as heliotrope. It is thought to instill courage,
comfort, and strength. Fair Market Value $800.00 (reserve bid $400.00)
S 59
Twyla Tucker
Okanagan at Sunset
acrylic on canvas
Sunsets are spectacular in the Okanagan Valley.
Fair Market Value $450.00
S 60
S 61
VPAG Board of Directors
VPAG Board of Directors Drink Basket
Cheers from the Board Members of VPAG! Delights from local brewers, far-flung locales, and what may be the winning ticket for more Okanagan
Wine experiences! Fair Market Value $150.00
Silent Auction
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S 62
Shauna Oddleifson
Rabbit Mask
intaglio
This print is from a body of work entitled Animal Dreams. These works are
an allegory that tells a tale about the interaction of the little girl character
with the animals, with her as the animal. My work is subversive in nature,
appropriating from our childhood desires and patterns of thought. Fair Market Value $300.00
Xanne Musick
Delicious
photography
This experience has rekindled photography for me. Delicious lives in my
yard for me to enjoy every day. May you enjoy too!
Fair Market Value $250.00
S 63
Olive Us: Olive Oil & Vinegar Tasting Room S 64
Olive Us Gift Basket
Pappardelle’s Sweet Basil Trenette Pasta , Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic
Vinegar, Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar,
Persian Lime Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Lemon Twist Sea Salt. Fair Market Value $75.00
S 65
Sean Strang - The Wellness Spa
60-Minute Massage
Loosen up with a more stimulating massage from the Wellness Spa which
works deep into tight muscles using a combination of Swedish, Shiatsu
and Acupressure techniques.
Fair Market Value $90.00
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Your Calm Oasis
90-Minute Massage #1
Time for a vacation, but no time to get away? Let Catherine Christensen
RMT take you to your calm oasis with a 90-minute massage. Offering
a unique combination of reflexology, therapeutic treatment and facial
release to promote natural healing and create balance. Keep the
tension away after your visit with a pain erase ball.
Fair Market Value $102.00
S 66
Vernon Film Society
Film Lovers Package
The Vernon Film Society brings the best in world and Canadian film to
film lovers of Vernon and the North Okanagan. Watch to your heart’s
content with two seasons passes for the regular season, September
2015 to June 2016.
Fair Market Value $240.00
S 67
Silent Auction
Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre
Kid’s Series Family Tickets Package
Four tickets to each show in the 2015/2016 Kids Series (4 shows)
Fair Market Value $192.00
S 68
S 69
Your Calm Oasis
90-Minute Massage #2
Let Catherine Christensen RMT take you to your calm oasis with a
90-minute massage. Offering a unique combination of treatments and
facial release to promote natural healing and create balance. Keep the
tension away after your visit with a pain erase ball.
Fair Market Value $102.00
S 70
Ed Nowek, Planet Bee
Let it Bee Body Care Basket
Selection of Planet Bee’s honey-based body care products. Fair Market Value $140.00
S 71
Rita Bos
Wild Ones
framed photograph with 15 blank cards
Enjoyable and challenging as the Wild Ones project has been, conservation
counts remain my theme, my prime purpose. Waiting for as long as it
takes, hoping to snap a special shot offers one a deeper appreciation for
our wildlife treasures.
Fair Market Value $260.00
Penticton Lakeside Resort and Hillside Winery & Bistro S 72
Overnight Penticton Package
Enjoy a one-night accommodation, (Sept. 1 - Dec. 30, 2015: or Jan. 1 April 30, 2016), in one of Penticton Lakeside Resort’s deluxe rooms. Relax
and relish the spectacular view of Okanagan Lake. While you are in one
of the best wine regions in the world, stop by Hillside Winery for a tour
and tasting for two, because everything is better with wine!
Fair Market Value $202.00
S 73
Caravan Farm Theatre
Two Tickets to Any Performance
Could include: July 21 through August 23 at Caravan Farm Theatre, The
Night’s Mare by Kevin Kerr. Please reserve seats through Ticket Seller
Fair Market Value $68.00 Nixon Wenger
S 74
Summer Entertaining Gift Basket
Great for hosting an evening with friends to enjoy the Okanagan heat! This
basket includes, a glass juice jug, six tumbler glasses, burger cookbook by
Rachel Ray, BBQ Sauce,a bottle of blueberry Okanagan Spirits liqueur, a
wooden drink tray, and much more!
Fair Market Value $185.00
Silent Auction
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LIVE AUCTION
Things to know about the Live
Auction...
The number on the bidding “paddle”
that you receive at the entrance is
your number for both the Live and
Silent Auctions.
Just hold the paddle up so the
auctioneers can see the number
when you want to make a bid.
The auctioneers will be moving along
at a fast and furious pace; don’t hesitate to jump into the bidding, or you
may be too late!
If you are the successful bidder, the auctioneer will note your paddle
number and this information will be given to our cashiers. Present your
paddle at the end of the evening, and the cashier will process your
payment.
Take the payment receipt and proceed to the volunteers who will make
sure you receive your purchase(s). We gladly accept Visa, Mastercard,
American Express, cheques, and cash. Please pay for all purchases and
take them with you at the end of this evening.
Please note: Listed values for artwork are the contributing artists’ estimate
of the fair market value of their work based on their selling history with
other works of similar size. There is no GST, PST or buyer’s premium
applicable to this price.
TERMS OF SALE
1. The highest bidder shall be the purchaser and no bidder shall retract their bid. All sales
are final.
2. Any dispute as to bidding shall be determined by the Auctioneers at their sole discretion,
and at the Auctioneers’ sole discretion they may immediately put the disputed lot up
again for sale.
3. There shall be no guarantees or warranties expressed or implied, statutory or otherwise,
of any nature whatsoever. Each and every item will be sold “as is – where is”.
4. If the Auctioneer is unable to deliver an awarded lot because of theft, or for any reason
whatsoever, the Auctioneers’ sole liability shall be the return of any monies paid on such
a lot.
5. A bid by any person will be deemed to be conclusive proof that the person has made
themselves acquainted with these conditions of sale and has agreed to be bound by
them.
Thank you for supporting the Vernon Public Art Gallery!
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Live Auction
LIVE AUCTION
James Postill
L 01
Still
oil on canvas
This is a study of the lily pad pond at Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Gardens in
East Vancouver.
Fair Market Value $500.00
Fiona Green
L 02
Buck
photo on canvas
This photograph was taken at the IPE 2014 & depicts a Bare Back Bronco
Rider. I specialise in documenting the last strongholds of iconic Western
lifestyle, The Rodeo! It is a way of life, a passion & fiercely fought contest
by athletes. A Bronco or Bull Rider, Steer Wrestler or Barrel Racer, the
athletes give of themselves. Bull fighters, Rodeo Clowns & the pick-up
men are all heroes to me, as without them, the athletes - both two- &
four-legged - would not be safe in the fast-paced, action-filled Rodeo ring.
Fair Market Value $500
Gary Dewhurst
L 03
Material Self
acrylic on canvas
This work represents a collaboration of personal feelings - an exploration
of colour, texture and spatial components that portray feeling and
emotion. A dynamic, spirited abstraction, the work strives to share a
hidden beauty - joy, laughter and encouragement. The painting reflects
many influences in my life in a strong, sensual style, largely influenced by
my interest in nature.
Fair Market Value $1980.00
The Pinnacles Suite Hotel, Silver Star Mountain Resort, &
L 04
The BX Press Cidery & Orchard
Mountain Retreat
Feel the rush as you speed down Silver Star Mountain with two adult
downhill bike park day passes. After a day of activity, enjoy a one-night,
midweek stay at The Pinnacles Suite Hotel and sip on your refreshing
4-pack of cider from The BX Press. Fair Market Value $261.00
Peter Ewart
L 05
South of Ashcroft
oil on board, 1979
Ewart’s paintings now represent a view of a time in Canadian history
that is passing or is past. In coming years this sensitive record will
stand as a reminder and a tribute to the West its character and spirit.
Painting Value: $3218.00 - $5175.00 based on Heffel’s Auction House
Sales. (Reserve bid $1600.00) See information sheet for more details.
Live Auction
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Peter Ewart
L 06
Fall Roundup Weather
oil on board, 1977
Ewart’s paintings now represent a view of a time in Canadian history
that is passing or is past. In coming years this sensitive record will
stand as a reminder and a tribute to the West its character and spirit.
Painting Value: $3218.00 - $5175.00 based on Heffel’s Auction House
Sales. (Reserve bid $1600.00) See information sheet for more details.
Mary Smith McCulloch
L 07
Benvoulin Orchard II
etching 2015
Mary Smith McCulloch, Professor Emeritus, UBC Okanagan, was born
in Ardrishaig, Argyll, Scotland. She was educated at Glasgow School of
Art and immigrated to Canada in 1967. From 1973 until her retirement
in May 2000, Mary was a professor of Fine Arts at Okanagan University
College. Mary has exhibited extensively in Canada and Scotland and has
participated in numerous printmaking biennial and triennial exhibitions
in the former Yugoslavia, The Netherlands, India, Slovenia, Poland, and
Germany. Mary has her work in various public collections in Canada and
Great Britain.
Fair Market Value $600.00
Kaitlin Serafin L 08
Hyena
acrylic and lacquer on canvas
University grad show art project focusing on the contrast of pattern and
photorealism through colour and design.
Fair Market Value $500.00
Laura Ashton
L 09
Clematis Endellion
watercolour on Arches hot pressed paper
Laura Ashton is a member of the Botanical Artists of Canada. Clematis
Endellion is a new variety and was launched at the 2015 Chelsea Flower
Show. “I express my passion and love for the natural world through my
paintings. Nature is ever evolving and changing, much like our own lives. Life itself would not survive without the intricate cycles of nature, which
today are often taken for granted. My calling as a botanical artist is to
capture the beauty and diversity of nature in watercolour and connect
people with the fascinating and often fragile world of plants.”
Fair Market Value $578.00
Gail Short
L 10
Orchidstration
mixed media
I have been fascinated with painting ever since I can remember. I was
raised in Montreal and enjoyed all manner of interesting art growing up.
Fair Market Value $300.00
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Live Auction
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George Galbraith - Sparkling Hill Resort & Country Bakery
A One Night Stay at Sparkling Hill Resort with Champagne and a
Country Bakery Chocolate Basket
This certificate is for one-night in Sparklings Hill’s best available room
and complimentary breakfast in PeakFine Restaurant, unlimited and
exclusive access to the signature 7 sauna and steam rooms, indoor pool
complete with underwater music and starry Swarovski crystal sky, hot
pool, outdoor infinity pool, tea and serenity relaxation rooms Enjoy a
bottle of Starling Lane Celebration Brut with your visit and a basket of
handcrafted truffles and chocolates individually hand dipped in premium
Belgium Callebaut chocolate, made by Heidrun Gros of Country Bakery,
located inside the Armstrong Askews Foods store.
Fair Market Value $(priceless)
Deborah Wilson
Contemporary ULU “Woman’s Knife”
B.C nephrite jade and Okanagan burl wood
The iconic ulu from the Inuit culture serves as a multipurpose tool for
scrapping hides and cutting anything from hair to ice.
Fair Market Value $950.00
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Barbara Rety
Quotidian
mixed media
In my work, as in my life, I search for restful moments eclipsing frenzied
activities. They have a spirital atmosphere that is for me both enigmatic
and rewarding.
Fair Market Value $660.00
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Ann Willsie
Camouflaged in Stillness II
oil on canvas
This painting is one of a series I did from my memories. It is a
compilation of places I have been, non-specific. A serene meadow in
summer, a meandering path, and a warm sky.
Fair Market Value $400.00
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Cindy Downey
April from Above
acrylic on canvas
Given some distance, many things look simpler. The view from
up above gives us a very interesting perspective and it has been
enjoyable to depict the land and water representations in this work.
Fair Market Value $975.00
Live Auction
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Destanne Norris
L 16
Spring Frolic in Kal Park 1
oil on canvas
Over the past number of years, Destanne has been looking up fascinated
by formations and light in the sky, as well as the weather. Her paintings
have explored this subject as a metaphor for inner life. Destanne
sketched her way up and around the Wall trail on a spring walk in
Kalamalka Lake Provincial and used these studies to make paintings in
her studio of which Spring Frolic in Kal Park 1, was the first to be made..
Fair Market Value $2400.00
Carin Covin
L 17
Delta Series: Alluvial Plane
mixed media on Fabriano
I find it an interesting exercise to deconstruct a work after completing,
in this case, a drawing. Experimenting with scale and composition, I have
printed these areas onto transparencies. This affords an opportunity to
flip or mirror an idea against itself with other visual elements discovered
in the deconstructing of the original image. These works are joined
under the title The Delta Series, as they have originated from a 30x40
inch graphite drawing, which is of one of the many beautiful deltas found
on the traditional territories of the Okanagan First Nations Land on the
Westside.
Fair Market Value $1000.00
Briar Craig
L 18
Protect Your Smile
ultra-violet screen print
Inspired by the Dada artists, I have been employing systems of chance to
bring together two or more words into what I consider accidental poetry.
Words or arrangements of words that wouldn’t normally be connected
are brought together for their provocative and evocative potential.
Fair Market Value $750.00
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MTS Maintenance Training Systems Inc.
Take Flight Package
Take in the breathtaking view of the Okanagan Valley from the air in
a Cirrus SR 22, one of the safest, most technologically advanced light
aircrafts built today. Departing from the Vernon airport, your pilot
Shawn will take you South to Penticton or North to the Shuswap.
Fair Market Value $321.00
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Kelsie Balehowsky
Books
hand pulled UV screenprint
Books is from a recent print series exploring technology and the
changes it has created since its advancement.
Fair Market Value $200.00
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Live Auction
Laura Widmer
Cumulus
framed original linoleum relief print
I am a printmaker with a keen interest in the handmade mark. This
piece Is part of a new body of work that will be exhibited at the Vernon
Public Art Gallery from July - October, 2015.
Fair Market Value $800.00
L 21
Chef Myles Ferryman & Larch Hills Winery Wine and Dine with a Personal Chef at Your Home
Tantalize your taste buds with a multi-course meal prepared at your
home for up to 10 people. Professionally trained Chef Myles will work
with you to create a unique dining experience based on your personal
preferences. Pick up the freshest in Okanagan produce and Chef Myles
will do the rest! Enjoy your meal with six bottles of wine provided by
Jack and Hazel Manser of Larch Hills Winery in Salmon Arm.
Fair Market Value $420.00
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Kara Barkved
L 23
Surrounded by the Light
acrylic and graphite
I am fascinated by the fact that the world is not as it seems. I like images
in the gestural marks that I make. I am always exploring quantum
physics ideas and the layering of texture line and colour. It seems that
to me, at the smallest and largest aspects of our physical universe.
Fair Market Value $2500.00 (reserve bid $1250.00)
Kristy Gordon
Woman Sitting
oil on canvas panel
Alla Prima painting done during a workshop held in Lake Country B.C.
Fair Market Value $500.00
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Linda Wadley
L 25
Pussy Willows
oil painting on board
Linda Wadley is an en plein air artist from Vernon. You may see her out
in the countryside painting one of the beautiful scenes around here. She
was driving south of Lundbreck located in the Crowsnest Pass, when she
spotted this view and stopped to paint it, with pussy willows and the
mountains in the distance. Dried golden grasses from the previous year
laid heavy from winters snow. The spring run-off had formed the pond for
the ducks to enjoy. Linda’s art education is with the University of Alberta.
Fair Market Value $850.00
Live Auction
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Byron Johnson
Music...Audience...Youse
cardboard (framed)
Cardboard from an installation at Vernon Public Art Gallery in 2011.
Fair Market Value $800.00
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Martha Moore
L 27
Nature’s Tapestry
mixed media on canvas
Represents the four elements of nature… Earth, Water, Air, and Fire.
In classical thought, Earth was commonly associated with qualities of
heaviness, Water with emotion and intuition, Air with pure substance
and lastly Fire with the quality of energy and passion. Through my chosen
pallet of strong earthy colours and textures, and expressive strokes, I
hope my work has captured all this and more.
Fair Market Value $650.00
Debbie Kinnear
Spiraling 1 and 2
acrylic and mixed media
I enjoyed mixing and layering colours. These pieces have part of a
necklace, buttons, and leaves embedded within.
Fair Market Value $110.00
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Buffie Moir
L 29
Stuart’s Wine Basket
A variety of VQA wines, Buffie is carrying on Stuart’s commitment to the
Gallery with this generous wine package that is up for auction. Please
bid generously!
Fair Market Value $200.00
Doug Alcock
L 30
Lillooet found, forged and fabricated steel
This is a small part of my ongoing journey forging steel, exploring process,
and assembling elements that carry some history and stories from their
mysterious past, present and future.
Fair Market Value $400.00
Bryan Ryley
L 31
Morning Sojourn
acrylic on canvas
Bryan Ryley is the selected artist for the VPAG Banner Project. He has
provided the original painting that will be recreated on the enlarged
banners, to auction off at this year’s Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts Event. Don’t miss your opportunity to be the winning bidder on this important
work of art! Fair Market Value $7000.00 (reserve bid $4500.00)
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Live Auction
Glenn Clark
Okanagan Lake at Vernon
oil on panel
The view from Silver Star, a classic landscape.
Fair Market Value $595.00
L 32
Wanda Lock
You Me Us, Lost in the Wood During a Wind Storm
oil on canvas
Wanda Lock is an artist living in Lake Country B.C.
Fair Market Value $400.00
L 33
The Powell & Fenn Families & Quails Gate Winery L 34
Weekend Cabin Rental at Silver Star Mountain with a magnum of Quails
Gate Pinot Noir, Stewart Family Reserve
Stay in a rustic Steiner Arch Cabin at Silver Star Mountain for two nights.
Cabin sleeps 8, ski in/ski out, includes fireplace, hot tub, barbeque.
Located on Pinnacles Rd.
Fair Market Value $729.00
Byron Johnson
Airport 16mm
16mm film and reels (framed)
16mm film used in Kelowna Airport Installation 2011.
Fair Market Value $600.00
L 35
Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre
Dance Series & Theatre Series Seasons Passes
Includes two tickets to each of the shows in the 2015/2016 dance and
theatre series, 10 shows in total.
Fair Market Value $760.00
Julie Oakes
Leap of Faith
gouache on Arches paper
Julie Oakes is an artist living in the Okanagan and owns Headbones
Gallery in Vernon B.C.
Fair Market Value $1200.00
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Katherine Pickering L 38
Untitled (Head-Like Shape #1), marble bust series
oil & acrylic on canvas
This painting is from a series where I took walks at night in remote areas
of the Okanagan as a method of visual research. My intention was to
explore the connection between abstraction and darkness. On these
walks I’d often bring a large portable battery and a spotlight in order to
both see and to distort the landscape. These paintings began to take on a
‘head-like’ shape as they echoed the pool of illuminated light.
Fair Market Value $825.00
Live Auction
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Predator Ridge Resort
L 39
Golf for Four
You are entitled to a round of golf at either of our award winning golf
courses: The Predator Course and The Ridge Course. Your round includes
shared use of a golf cart and all day access to our newly renovated
Practice Facility. This round may be booked Sunday after 1pm and
anytime Monday through Thursday up to 14 days in advance and is
subject to availability.
Fair Market Value $580.00
The Prestige Hotel & Sea-Dog Rentals
Summer in the Shuswap
Feel the wind in your hair as you cruise around Shuswap Lake for half
a day in a sports boat from Sea-Dog Rentals. Located at the end of
the wharf in Salmon Arm. You’ll probably be tired from the day out in
the sun, so rest well at the Prestige Harbourfront Resort, just a short
walk from the wharf with a spectacular view of Shuswap Lake and the
wildlife sanctuary.
Fair Market Value $420.00
L 40
Shawn Serfas
L 41
Tip
acrylic on canvas
Shawn is an Assistant Professor in the Visual Arts Department, Marilyn I.
Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts at Brock University. Although
initially drawn to an academic career in the environmental sciences, he
pursued Fine Arts and Art History degrees in Saskatchewan as well as a
Master of Fine Arts degree in Alberta. Fair Market Value $3400.00 (reserve bid $1200.00)
Joyce Frances Devlin L 42
Kalamalka
watercolour on paper
Joyce Devlin is a prolific artist known for her vibrantly coloured
paintings, creating what she calls “interior landscapes”: spiritually
metaphorical images of birds and flowers as well as the juxtaposition of
abstract collage with landscape imagery.
Fair Market Value $1200.00 (reserve bid $600.00)
Buffie Moir
Lake Blossoms III (Red)
handmade quilt
This work is a collaboration with my very talented friend and long-arm
quilter Ronnie Thompson. I used Kaffe Fassett fabrics in bold colours
sparingly to give Ronnie a blank Canvas for her quilting. All the quilting
was done free-hand.
Fair Market Value $1000.00
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Live Auction
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Village Green Liquor Store
L 44
Gift Basket
This fabulous gift basket includes a selection of Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery products, an enormous bottle of Road 13 Seventy-Four K 2010
red wine, 2 sets of damask box lanterns, a set of 6 shatter-resistant
stemless wine glasses, all presented in a 2-piece drink caddy that can be
used as an indoor or outdoor mini-bar. The party starts here!
Fair Market Value $550.00
The Room Collection & Enderby Flowers
L 45
Compelled to Create
Martha Sturdy Whistler square vase in white marble resin and a gorgeous
arrangement of flowers. The vase measures 5.5” x 5.5” x 12”h.
Fair Market Value $425.00
Amanda Shatzko
L 46
Turtle Mountain Winery - Live Painting
acrylic on canvas (framed)
Growing up in the Okanagan has always inspired my career path of art
and adventure. It motivated me to travel and exhibit internationally
and to collaborate with sports celebrities. In support of the arts
community in Vernon, I will create one of my signature-style transition
paintings live in front of guests at the Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts
event. I invite guest interaction as I paint a unique artwork based
off of the surrounding landscape. Let’s co-create the painting story
together! The winning bid may also receive a few extra bonuses...
Fair Market Value $1450.00
Rick Bond
Branches of Juniper Bay
acrylic on canvas (framed)
I am considered a contemporary impressionist painter. I try to create
paintings that are larger than life and depict scenes from everyday life
in a dynamic and relaxed style.
Fair Market Value $2400.00
Live Auction
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VOLUNTEERS
Many thanks to the Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts volunteers!
This wonderful event couldn’t happen without them:
Bankers:
Dorothy Smith
Debbie Ryall
Leea Lawson
Kylie Assi
Nancy Ostafew
Wayne Ostafew
Tyler Bartenders:
Myles Ferryman
Samantha McLean
Louise McGuire
Lisa Anderson
Kelsey Robertson
Gary Tanahill
Kelly Tisdale
Servers & bussers:
Andree Girouard
Eleanor Wilmot
Jane Vice
Lindy Hathy
Fran Evans
Rob Culos
Kevin Robertson
Linda Hampton
Electrical:
Howard Brown
Alice Brown
Decorations:
Buffie Moir
Ann Holtby McLeod
Silent Auction:
Cathie Stewart
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Yvonne Logan General Event Coverage:
Vernon Cadets
Dan
Corinne Gilman
Roseanne Van-Ee
KISS FM Events Crew
Gerry Humphrey
Steve B.
VPAG Board of Directors
And many others!
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hank you to the artists and patrons for continuing
to support the Vernon Public Art Gallery at the 29th
Annual Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts.
Purchases made at Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts not only
provide you with an original piece of art by an Okanagan
artist, an adventure package, or specialty item, but your
purchase helps to support ongoing exhibitions and
programming at the Gallery. It also shows that you support
a bright future for visual arts in the North Okanagan for
everyone to enjoy!
~ Your contribution makes a difference ~
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