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Art Gems 2016 - 10th Anniversary

Art Gems 2016 - 10th Anniversary Presented by : Creative Works Studio Dates: April 26, 2016 Event Time(s): 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM 5:30pm Wine & hors d'oeuvres reception, live auction preview and silent auction 7pm Live auction commences Website: http://www.artgems.ca/ Email: judy@artgems.ca Costs: $100 + Cost Information: Tickets available for purchase: $125 each Celebrities Col. Chris Hadfield, Rick Mercer, George Stroumboulopoulos, Gillian Deacon, Joe Mimran, Kimberley Newport-Mimran, Virginia Johnson, among others, will all create one-of-a-kind pieces ('Gems') along with 18 Creative Works Studio members for the SILENT Auction. This year’s LIVE Auction will feature the works of 40 professional artists, including Douglas Coupland, Charles Pachter, Martin Golland, Sarah Anne Johnson, Malcolm Rains, and Dean West, as represented by 20 of Toronto’s top contemporary art galleries. A special 10th Anniversary feature is the 10 x 10, one time only: 10 carefully selected artists will create works that are larger in scale. A mystery artist limited edition print will also be created for the 10th Anniversary. . Event Details. Location: 315 Queen Street E, Toronto