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The most outrageous art auction of the season is back. Buddies’ signature fundraising event offers a remarkable line-up of contemporary art by Canada’s hottest artists in support of Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. Now in its sixth year ARTATTACK! has established itself as one of the foremost fundraising events in the city and has featured the art of over 150 artists. ARTATTACK! is a chance for collectors to grab work by the next big names in art and to enjoy a fun, sexy evening that is unlike anything else. Full of surprises, occasional nudity, and raucous celebration, ARTATTACK! is the most exciting event on the cultural calendar.
The ARTATTACK! live auction features a stunning array of work from the most exciting people in the visual arts world some of the hottest up-and-coming artists in Toronto. On the auction block will be a series of five collections curated by Chris Ironside, Suzanne Carte, G N’ S PROJECTS, April Hickox, and Alex McLeod. Look for work by over 30 artists, including Charles Pachter, Stephen Andrews, Brendan Fernandes, Tristram Lansdowne, Sonja Scharf, Francisco-Fernando Granados, Kirsten McCrea, Rachel MacFarlane, Maurice Vellekoop, James Fowler, and Brian Rideout.
Also up for bids in our silent auction is an amazing array of design treasures and cultural excursions from Steamwhistle Brewery, The Gladstone Hotel, The Canadian Opera Company, Hard Candy Fitness, and dozens more.
Keith Cole's Rock Hudson Memorial Tuck Shop is back for its third year – part gift shop and part queer art salon, the tuck shop will be selling one-of-a-kind art objects and limited edition prints at set prices that everyone can afford.
New this year: Buddies is opening its doors early for pre-auction dinner and cocktails. For one night only, the Buddies cabaret will transform into Andy Warhol’s Factory for this special ARTATTACK! pre-party. Guests will experience interactive art installations and view the auction collection while enjoying great food by Parts & Labour, tasty treats by Frostituion, and cocktails by Corby and Steamwhistle. Tickets for the ARTATTACK! pre-party tickets are $150 dollars. For guests wishing to attend the auction only, tickets are priced at $30.
LIMITED EDITION SERIES BY WINNIE TRUONG
For the second year in a row, ARTATTACK will offer a set of exclusive, limited edition prints for sale; this year’s artist is internationally-celebrated illustrator Winnie Truong. Each print comes framed, and is hand-embellished by the artist. A limited run of 20 prints are available for a fixed price of $500 and will go on sale October 1.
ARTATTACK!
curatorial advisor Chris Ironside
tuck shop curator Keith Cole
curators Suzanne Carte, G N’ S Projects, April Hickox, and Alex McLeod
Thursday, November 6, 2014
6PM Pre-Party | 8PM Live Auction
Tickets $30 to $150
Box Office 416-975-8555 or buddiesinbadtimes.com
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 12, Alexander Street, Toronto ON
2014-09-26
Toronto: ARTATTACK! auction to support Buddies in Bad Times Theatre set for November 6