NEWS RELEASE
ART GALLERY OF GUELPH
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The Art Gallery of Guelph (AGG) is pleased to present ART/CRAFT 2020, the gallery’s signature fundraising art auction, in a new online format that everyone can safely enjoy.
Unique in its celebration of the powerful intersection of art and craft, the auction features an exciting selection of over 30 works by contemporary artists donated in support of the gallery’s artistic programming and educational opportunities. All artworks are on view online now at bit.do/artcraft2020.
Bidding will begin Nov. 18 at 10 a.m., concluding Saturday, Nov. 28 at 8 p.m. Artworks can also be viewed in person at the Art Gallery of Guelph from Nov. 10 – 28, 2020. Show your commitment to the arts while raising important funds that support both artists and communities through transformative exhibitions and public programs.
As Guelph’s leading arts institution, the Art Gallery of Guelph facilitates opportunities for dialogue and exchange that create positive social change through creative practices that are engaged, inspiring, and bold.
“The phenomenal generosity and enthusiasm of the local and national arts community makes this event a cornerstone of the gallery’s activities,” says AGG Director Shauna McCabe. “We are thrilled to be able to reinvent ART/CRAFT in a new format for this new moment.”
This year’s auction features a diversity of artists and art practices, including Kudluajuk Ashoona, Amalie Atkins, Simon Brascoupé, Colin Carney, Darlene Cole, Michael Davey, Susan Dobson, Verne Harrison, Chris Hierlihy, Kenneth Lochhead, Zachari Logan, Qavavau Manumie, Jason McLean, Louis de Niverville, Alison Norlen, Kayo O'Young, Charles Pachter, Michelle Purchase, Jagdeep Raina, Cheryl Ruddock, Tony Scherman, Seth, Ron Shuebrook, Karin Silverstone, Naomi Smith, Stephen Snake, Winnie Tarraq, Camille Turner, Tony Urquhart, Lorne Wagman, Reed Weir, Janet Werner, and Tim Zuck.
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