Vancouver Art Gallery 2021 Art Auction | Spring Forward

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Vancouver Art Gallery 2021 Art Auction | Spring Forward

The Vancouver Art Gallery’s most anticipated fundraising event of the year, Vancouver Art Gallery 2021 Art Auction | Spring Forward, launches today online.  Hosted exclusively online by Heffel Fine Art Auction House, bidding starts today until 1 pm PST on July 15.  As one of the Gallery’s most significant charitable events of the year, the auction features outstanding artworks by 32 renowned local and international artists. Proceeds from the event will go towards supporting the Gallery’s exhibition, education and public programs.

Vancouver-born and raised actor, director, writer, producer, Seth Rogen, has donated one of his creations, a vase with a pronounced texture and vibrant orange colour, showcasing a glaze he created himself. Rogen has been celebrated not only for his work as a writer, comedian and actor but increasingly as a visual artist and supporter of other artists through his collaborations and business.

“Art lifts our spirits, gives us hope and explores new ideas, and especially so in the face of such difficulties in the world. The pandemic has been challenging for charitable organizations like the Vancouver Art Gallery. We have been impacted by the tremendous loss of visitors and revenue visitors and revenue. For the most part, our doors have remained open to provide solace and a safer space for our communities and artists,” said Anthony Kiendl, Vancouver Art Gallery CEO and Gallery Director. “By supporting the Gallery through this auction, or even buying a membership, we are able to keep our doors open, support artists and support communities.  We thank all the participating artists, partners. collectors, dealers and participants in this one-of-a-kind event.”

Featured artists include Vikky Alexander, Shuvinai Ashoona, Sonny Assu, Mike Bourscheid, Vanessa Brown, Hank Bull, Corey Bulpitt, Bobbie Burgers, Dana Claxton, Beau Dick, Gathie Falk, Antonia Hirsch, Hamidreza Jadid, Dorothy Knowles, Khan Lee, Lyse Lemieux, Michael Lin, Landon Mackenzie, Liz Magor, Jorge Mañes Rubio, Sanaz Mazinani, Andrea Pinheiro, Hamed Rashtian, Seth A. Rogen, Carol Sawyer, Kevin Schmidt, Cindy Sherman, Evann Siebens, Howie Tsui, Jan Wade, Shengtian Zheng and Elizabeth Zvonar. 

To register and to bid, please visit: https://www.heffel.com/Links/Signup/Registration_E.

Bidding closes at 1pm PST on June 15, 2021.