Canadiana-Rama Fundraiser: Pictures speaking a thousand words

 

 

Keeping community art alive isn’t cheap, but it’s money well spent. Every year, the Art Gallery of St. Albert (AGSA) holds a fundraiser and welcomes visitors to create art, eat and drink, socialize, learn about the AGSA’s mission and, oh, raise a little money to keep gallery and programs running. On February 25^th, AGSA held its 27^th annual fundraiser at St. Albert Place and the theme was “All Things Canadian” in honour of this country’s 150^th birthday. T8N was there taking photos of the big night. Here’s what went on.

 

Getting the Creative Juices Flowing

Three art studios were set aside for guests to get their hands dirty—literally—with clay and silk screening. Another studio allowed guests to try out funky light photography under the guidance of Shauna Jackson, manager at St. Albert’s McBain Camera. And an expert arm knitter showed off her yarn skills at the silent auction table.

 

Truly Canadian Food & Drink

What party would be complete without food and drink? All four Canadian food groups were represented:

We have the staple of Tim Horton’s coffee and “timbits”…

…then there were smoked salmon hors d’oeuvres…

 

 

 

 

…the Mashed Potato Bar complete with all the trimmings—salsa, guacamole, sour cream and dried cranberries—was a popular stop…

 

 

 

 

 

…and Cheryl and David Pollard proudly served Albertan beer and Canadian wine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Silent Auction

Many items were up for auction, everything from pottery to baskets of wine, all donated by citizens, local artists and businesses to help raise funds for AGSA.

 

Staff, Volunteers & Guests

Art won’t survive without people behind it to create it, show it and appreciate it, which is why the annual fundraiser is not only about raising money to keep AGSA going, but also about bringing art, artists and the public together in a fun social setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With special guests…