May 29, 2025
OAG Give to Get Art Auction | L’encan Donnez-vous à l’art de la GAO
5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Ottawa Art Gallery, 10 Daly Ave., Ottawa K1N 6E2
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Paint the town PINK!
For more than 20 years, the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) has welcomed attendees for the Give to Get Art Auction, bringing together a vibrant community of art lovers, collectors, and creatives for the art event of the year. This annual fundraiser not only champions the incredible talent of the Ottawa-Gatineau region but also fuels OAG’s public exhibitions, Permanent Collection, and dynamic array of community programs.
This signature event takes place on Thursday, May 29, 2025 in the Alma Duncan Salon on the level 3 of the OAG. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a first-time bidder, you won’t want to miss this spectacular night!
Prepare to be immersed in exciting activations that will entertain and delight attendees throughout the evening, including live music, culinary delights, and art activities. Don’t miss out on the Every-Box-a-Winner raffle featuring an assortment of items from Canadian artisans, high-end jewellers, and local businesses.
La GAO déroule le tapis ROSE !
Depuis plus de 20 ans, la Galerie d’art d’Ottawa (GAO) propose Donnez-vous à l’art, une occasion de plonger dans un univers artistique. Vous aimez l’art ? Désirez faire grandir votre collection ? La créativité vous anime ? Cette collecte de fonds annuelle met non seulement en lumière l’incroyable talent de la région d’Ottawa-Gatineau, mais elle soutient également les expositions de la GAO, sa collection permanente et son large éventail de programmes communautaires.
Cet important événement annuel aura lieu le jeudi 29 mai 2025, dans l’ultramoderne Hall Alma Duncan, au niveau 3 de la GAO. Vous ne voudrez pas manquer cette soirée spectaculaire, que vous en soyez à vos débuts pour votre collection, ou que vous n’ayez jamais participé à un encan !
Venez plonger dans des activations excitantes qui vous divertiront tout au long de la soirée, avec de la musique en direct, des délices culinaires et des activités artistiques. Ne manquez pas non plus le tirage au sort de boîtes cadeaux (prix garanti !) contenant des créations uniques provenant d’artistes en bijoux et en artisanat du Canada, de boutiques de bijoux de luxe et de commerces locaux !
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