OFF The Hook Silent Art Auction, MacLaren Art Centre
On Friday, November 22, we welcomed 250 people to attend their 32nd annual OFF THE HOOK Silent Art Auction, which raised funds to support the Gallery’s programs and regional artists. The event featured over 120 works of art generously donated by 100 artists and was made possible by the support of local businesses who acted as sponsors, caterers, advertisers, and contributors of Great Finds. Thank you to all who contributed and attended—the event’s success reflects the entire community’s involvement!
Acknowledging Our Artists
Heartfelt thanks to the contributing artists, without whom this event would not be possible.
Peter Adams, John David Anderson, Teodorico Asuncion, Deborah Atkinson, Marylynne Atkinson, Angela Aujla, Amy Bagshaw, Matthew Bahen, Brian Barrer, Susan Belcher, Andre Beneteau, Shirra Benson, Tim Bilton, Marilyn Black, Mariya Blyznyuk, Pauline Bradshaw, Marianne Braid, Kim Brett, Brunosmoky, Jane Burns, Chris Omar Canales-Cisneros, Nadine Carr, Norman Catchpole, EJ Cornish, Allan M. Craig, Teresa Cullen, Tanya Cunnington, Dodo Bird, Bonnie Dorgelo, Tyler Durbano, Gary Evans, Michael Farnan, Matthew Ferguson, Nahum Flores, Ted Fullerton, Elena Gaevskaya, Janet Goldblatt Holmes, Ingi Gould, John Gould, Katie Green, Sadko Hadzihasanovic, John Hartman, Joseph Hartman, Sarah Hawley, Pauline Henson, Roy Hickling, Marlene Hilton Moore, Ian James Hopkins, Silvija Hord, Leonora Husveti-Frenette, Ruth Irvine, Jelica Jovin, Gita Karklins, Ila Anne Kellerman, Jennifer Klementti, Linda Laforge, Norma Lee, John Lennard, Shakaya Leone, Derek Liddington, Joanne Lomas, Valerie Losell, Jeanette Luchese, Christina Luck, Max Lupo, Sharon MacKinnon, Claudia Mandler McKnight, Robert Marchessault, Sarah Martin, Ilyana Martinez, Neda Mazahb-Jafari, Charles Meanwell, Peter Miehm, Elaine Morton, Chris Nelson, Carrie Paquette, Margaret Ann Paradis, Meaghan Paterson, Ginette Pelletier, Jill Price, Ester Pugliese, Janet Read, Scott Sawtell, Damon Shareski, Bewabon Shilling, Ron Shuebrook, Ross Skoggard, Nurielle Stern, Frances Thomas, Petra Victoria Welch, Janet Wallace, Janine Wheeler, Karen Wild, Charlotte Williams, Kate Wilson, Wendy Wingfelder, Gillian Winter, Chloe Zyp.
Sponsors and Supporters
We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our premium event sponsor Barriston Law for their unwavering support of the Gallery. Thank you to our advertising sponsors FK GROUP, Homestead Artisan Bakery Inc., McBride Robillard Financial Solution Inc., May Court Club of Barrie, National Bank of Canada, PACART Inc., Plumbtech Plumbing Inc, Lawler Team, and Wall-Armstrong & Green
Special thanks to Lydia Olah, Habitat for Humanity Huronia, and Georgian Copy and Printers Inc. for their ongoing support.
We are also grateful to our caterers B’Spoke Kitchen + Market, Lazy Tulip Cafe and Salty Blonde Bagel Bar, who provided delicious offerings during the event. A heartfelt thank you to Taylor Grigg Co. for their generous photography services, and to Susan and Jason Holman for donating sweet treats from Tim Hortons.
Acknowledging Our Volunteers and Contributors
We would like to express our sincere thanks to John Arruda for emceeing the evening and helping make the event so memorable.
Our Great Finds contributors were also essential to the evening’s success. Thank you to:
Art in Bloem, Artage Portraits, Barrie Concert Association, Barrie Fire and Emergency Services, Bradford Greenhouse Garden Gallery, Bravado! Show Choir, Deanne Fitzpatrick, Downtown Barrie BIA, Gail Sweeney, Holland Marsh Winery, Horseshoe Valley Ski Resort, Ingi Gould, Kempenfelt Community Players, LA Fitness on Cundles St, Medieval Times, NLI Solutions, Nook Yoga, Rinaldi’s Salon & Spa, Rock 95, Shanty Bay Golf Club, Shaw Festival, Shaws Maple Syrup, Stratford Festival, Theatre By the Bay, Touchstone Resort, Wall Armstrong and Green, and YMCA Simcoe Muskoka.
We would also like to acknowledge the MacLaren Art Centre’s Board of Directors for donating the wine basket, and Metzger Studio for donating 14K gold earrings to the raffle.
Special Thanks to the Art Auction Committee and Volunteers
A special thank you to the Art Auction Committee for their months of planning and support. Their invaluable insight and experience were essential to the success of the event: Ruth Anderson, Nadine Carr, Sheila Delaney, Patti Gwin, and Barb Robillard. Thank you to the Art Auction Committee for also donating to the Candy Bar.
Lastly, we are incredibly grateful to the many volunteers who helped ensure the evening ran smoothly, including the students from Georgian College’s Museum and Gallery Studies program. Thank you to volunteers: Michela Barranca, Vivian Barrow, Allan Craig, Flo Delkus, Sarah Hawley, Petra Hewson, Silvija Hord, Katharine Keeping, Willow Kozanczyn, Diane Leuty, Hannah McLaughlin, Lee McLaughlin, Lois Miehm, Peter Miehm, Isabella Mohammed, Sabrina Schoneveld, Keegan Smith, Clinton Todd, Karen Ulan, Jude Gibson Vick, Bernadette Wells, and Wendy Wingfelder.
Thank you again to all who made the OFF THE HOOK Silent Art Auction a tremendous success. We look forward to seeing you at next year’s event!
