Splash | Arts Umbrella's Annual Art Auction & Gala

Held on Saturday, October 17th, 2009 at the dramatically transformed Performance Works on Granville Island, Splash 2009 was a brilliant success. Celebrating its 27th year, this signature event raised over $360,000 in net proceeds for Arts Umbrella!

Over 500 guests attended the sold out event, which featured a stunning collection of high calibre artwork and was one fabulous party. Prior to the Live Auction, guests savoured canapés by Culinary Capers Catering and wine courtesy of the Sotheby’s Vineyard Collection while partaking in a self serve photo booth in the Rohde & Leisenfeld Lounge.

With the help of Honorary Auctioneer Barry Scott, guests bid competitively on the live and silent auctions ensuring a staggering amount of works surpassed their estimated values. Hot items of the night proved to be Splash newcomers Fred Herzog and Chris Langstroth as well as favourites such as Ross Penhall, Athena Bax and Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun and long-time supporters Gordon Smith, Judson Beaumont and Ken Mayer.

After the auctions closed, guests enjoyed decadent desserts compliments of La Baguette et L’Echalote and tunes by DJ Reign of the The Beat 94.5 FM.

Arts Umbrella would like to extend sincere appreciation to everyone who attended, and many others who helped ensure Splash 2009 was a huge success. 

If you are an artist interested in participating in Splash 2010, please click here for more information.
 

Event Chair: Kim Capri

Event Committee Members: Sophia Alibhai, Michele Becker, Kim Capri, Sam Carter, Susan Evans, Katherine Harper, Darlene Hayne, Hana Kram, Debra Lykkemark, Geraldine Parent, Vivian Thom, Poonam C. Varshney, Faith Wilson, Jennifer Winsor Zed