Stage Door News
Stage Door News
We are thrilled to announce another record-breaking year for our signature fundraising event ARTATTACK!
Each year, our auction continues to get more successful and exciting than ever, and once again the community has showed overwhelming support for Canada’s oldest queer theatre company. This year saw a distinguished group of curators (including MOCCA Artistic Director David Liss and The Power Plant’s Jon Davies) bring together our largest-ever collection of contemporary art, along-side a new line-up of hand-crafted interior design items from acclaimed Toronto studio MADE and a collection of other travel, design and entertainment packages.
Last night’s event was hosted by the fabulous comedian Gavin Crawford with a special appearance by Kristyn Wong-Tam. The evening also featured a show-stopping performance by cabaret sensation Kritty Uranowski, an unforgettably creative use of auction paddles courtesy of Sasha Von Bon Bon, and over 30 works of art from such celebrated Canadian artists as Maurice Vellekoop, Luke Painter, FASTWÜRMS and Evergon.
We want to thank everyone who helped make the night such a success, especially BMO Financial Group, who joined us this year as our presenting sponsor, as well as Gavin Crawford, Sasha Von Bon Bon, Kristyn Wong-Tam, Bruce LaBruce, Nina Arsenault, Kritty Uranowski, Olive-or-Oliver, BoylesqueTO, our auctioneers Charlene Nero and Martin Julien, the incomparable R.M. Vaughan, our visual art curators Jon Davies, Keith Cole, Michael Chambers, Sophie Hackett, Heather Keung, Srimoyee Mitra and David Liss, our donors, volunteers and everyone who came out to participate.
The ARTATTACK! Catalogue and linked Donor Directory, will remain on our website to thank the donors, artists and everyone who helped make ARTATTACK! possible.
"It was a very successful evening. We are deeply grateful for the community’s incredible support and generosity." – Brendan Healy, Artistic Director
We’ve already started planning for next year’s ARTATTACK! We hope to see you there next year!!
THANKYOU!
Presenting Sponsor BMO Financial Group
Queer Media Partner XTRA! Toronto’s Gay & Lesbian News
Media Sponsor NOW MAGAZINE
Framing Sponsor Akau Framing & Art
Design Sponsor MADE
Beer Sponsor STEAMWHISTLE
Wine Sponsor Corby
Printing Sponsor Digital Propaganda
Catering Sponsor Urban Source Catering
Community Partners Woody’s, Wise Daughters Craft Market & Tangle Gallery
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