The Artful Soiree: 47th Annual Art Auction Preview
MAY 16 - June 19, 2025
Project Gallery
47th Annual Art Auction Preview
In anticipation of our most significant event of the year, The Project Gallery will showcase an incredible selection of curated artworks. Peruse over a hundred unique pieces by artists such as Anthony Thorn, Garnet Tobacco, and many more. Online bidding runs May 10th - June 18th, with bids closing during the Soirées live auction.
The 47th Annual Fundraising Auction and Dinner on June 19th is a celebration of art, community, and culinary creativity. This highly anticipated event begins at 5:30 PM, giving guests the opportunity to mingle and preview an extraordinary collection of items up for bid. Dinner will be served just after 6:00 PM, offering an exquisite dining experience in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Chef Tyson Still and his team at Still Foods will delight your palate with a menu that celebrates local, seasonal ingredients. As you enter you will be created with a selection of gourmet appetizers and canapés that showcase Tyson’s imaginative plant-based cuisine and the bounty of our region which will be followed by dinner and topped off with an incredible selection of desserts.
The Artful Soirée is all about inclusiveness and fun "no dress code required." Feel free to come as you are, whether in jeans or dressed up for the occasion. The most important thing is your generosity of spirit. Enjoy mingling with old friends, meeting new ones, and participating in an evening where art and conversation flow as smoothly as the local wines. It’s a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere focused on connection and support for the gallery’s mission.
The Artful Soirée is more than just another fundraising gala—it's a celebration of the Penticton Art Gallery’s vital role and the transformative power of the arts in our community. 100% of the proceeds from this event directly support the gallery’s ongoing exhibitions, as well as our educational and outreach programs. Your presence helps fuel the gallery’s ability to bring in exhibitions from artists across Canada and beyond, while also supporting and uplifting our region’s arts ecosystem. In essence, every dinner ticket and each bid becomes "a brushstroke of generosity," strengthening our creative community. By participating, you help ensure the gallery can continue to inspire both residents and visitors, forging meaningful connections through the arts.
Please join us for this unforgettable evening: experience the gallery in a whole new light, indulge in exceptional food, and take pride in supporting an institution that fosters creativity, connection, and culture for all. Your presence not only sustains the gallery but also strengthens our entire arts community here in Penticton, ensuring that future generations will continue to be inspired, engaged, and connected through the transformative power of the arts.
