HIGH ART: Works by acclaimed artists Gordon Smith, Fred Herzog and Douglas Coupland — whose solo exhibition “everywhere is anywhere is anything is everything” will be held at the Gallery this coming May — went for sale at the Vancouver Art Gallery’s premiere fundraiser. In total, 70 works were on the auction block at the Art Moves benefit, set to raise $1 million dollars. Chairs Lisa Turner and Bruce Wright, along with Honorary Chair Michael O’Brian welcomed more than 300 guests to the black-tie auction and gala. In support of exhibitions and educational programs at the Gallery, tickets to the posh party ranged from $500-a-ticket to $25,000-a-table.
BUILDING SUCCESS: Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (FWE) is a member-driven organization dedicated to providing women with the education, empowerment, and energy they need to become successful. Founder Christina Anthony once again fronted the organization’s signature soiree, Where Magic Happens, at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel. Maxine Clark, mastermind of the Build-A-Bear Workshop, was the evening’s keynote. The magical evening also featured a live auction, run by Vancouver’s Cupcake Girls, Heather White and Lori Joyce. Proceeds of $150,000 will support programs assisting local women succeed in business.
HAPPY ENDING: Philanthropists Pam and Chuck Vidalin welcomed guests into their North Shore home for their family foundation’s sophomore Open Your Heart to Hospice benefit. Two hundred well-heeled guests — champions of palliative care — attended the swish house party in support of the Lions Gate and Vancouver Hospice. Opening their hearts and wallets, partygoers helped generated funds to assist patients and their families dealing with end-of-life issues.
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