Local gallery to host art raffle fundraiser
The Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery have been serving the city’s art lovers and artists for 50 years. Now the gallery wants to let its patrons take some of the gallery home with them.
The MJM&AG will be holding its first art raffle on Friday, Nov. 30 starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 each and will be limited to 100 tickets.
“We wanted to try something new and it’s an interesting way to get art out into the community and for people to be able to interface with the gallery,” said Ross Melanson from the MJM&AG. “It’s a great fundraiser, of course and it’s a great way to engage people.”
The MJM&AG sent out the call for submissions two months before the fundraiser and 19 pieces from local and Saskatchewan artists were offered to be part of the raffle.
“All of the artists that were involved were donating their work for this purpose,” Melanson said. “Some of the pieces were original works that were made for this. Others were original works that they made and donated. “The support from the artists was very strong. If there’s a way for them to support the gallery and a way for them to contribute, they do so.”
The artists who contributed work to the raffle were: Rob Froese, Belinda Harrow, Diane Lara, Suzanne Dansereau, Holly Fay, Victor Cicansky, Russell Mang, Gerri Ann Siwek, Anne Meggitt, Ward Schell, Laura Hamilton, Heather Cline, Chris Wikman, Monica DeCampo, Sue Hunchuk, Zach Dietrich, Wendy Parsons and Devon Dietrich and Jody Greenman.
The works vary from graphite and etchings to oil, acrylic and watercolour paintings. There are also ceramic bowls and a vase, amongst the offerings.
The raffle will begin with a name drawn from among the ticket holders. The first name drawn will be able to select the piece of their choice. The winners are returned back into the draw, meaning there is an opportunity to win more than once. Ticket holders don’t have to be in attendance to win. The art will be on display in the week leading up to Friday’s event and ticket holders can submit their favourites on a list and claim a prize if their name is drawn regardless.
Craig Hemmingway, communica- tions manager for the City, will host the event and Brent Pylot will provide music for the event.
The event is open to the public and free for non-ticket holders. They are invited to look at the pieces, enjoy some hors d’oeuvres, music and the cash bar.
Tickets are available at the gallery or from any MJM&AG board member. To secure tickets or for more information, please call the gallery at 306-6924471.