MOOSE JAW — The Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery (MJMAG) invites you to an evening of enchantment and art as it prepares to host a special night with a live art auction, simultaneous silent auction, cash bar, catering, and live musical entertainment to set the mood as it creates what it calls a night to remember.
The MJMAG’s Gala in the Gallery fundraiser is open to the public and will take place on Saturday, Dec. 14, starting at 6:30 p.m.
“It’s open to the public, so we’re hoping that people in Moose Jaw and surrounding areas — maybe even Regina — would be interested in coming out for the event,” announced Jennifer McRorie, the MJMAG’s executive director.
Organized as a fundraiser, proceeds raised through the gala will help support the MJMAG and its wide range of programs and workshops including school-specific programming, art workshops, and numerous rotating exhibits. Proceeds are also a valuable source of revenue to maintain the museum and gallery’s day-to-day expenses.
“Well, it’s kind of a special event because we’re actually holding it in the gallery,” McRorie said. “We’re at a point where we have our (current) exhibit coming down early, and so we thought we’d take advantage of having this beautiful space available to us.”
To best utilize space at the venue, McRorie said it’s being “transformed into an elegant event for the holiday season.”
The upcoming gala is set to feature a live auction containing a few select works from local artists including Yvette Moore, Jess Zoerb, Ward Schell, Peter Tucker, Pat Aldridge, and pottery by Parsons Dietrich.
“There’s actually a really nice variety of more traditional art forms, and then there’s examples of artwork that’s sort of tattoo-inspired works,” McRorie said. “There’s a little something for everyone here.”
Catering will be provided by High Regard Artisanal Catering and Kitchen — a new business in Moose Jaw — and as well, a cash bar, silent auction, and door prizes will be on hand. Among these prizes are tickets to the Tunnels of Moose Jaw and future shows at the Mae Wilson Theatre, along with gift cards to numerous local businesses.
Ukrainian artist and musician Iryna Levchenko will also be in attendance and will be providing live musical entertainment on the traditional bandura.
“Come join us for an enchanted evening in the gallery for our annual gala fundraiser,” McRorie announced. “You can experience the gallery among some very inspiring artwork, an artisan spread from High Regard Artisanal Catering and Kitchen, and music to set the mood.
“We hope people come out and help us celebrate the holiday season, have some fun, and support the gallery,” she concluded.
Tickets are on sale now for $50 each and there are 100 available for purchase due to the limited capacity in the gallery. It’s advisable to purchase your tickets early as they are likely to sell out quickly.
To purchase your tickets, visit MJMAG.ca/Gala-In-The-Gallery-Ticket/Gala-Admission or stop by the MJMAG office or gift shop in person.
The Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery is located at 461 Langdon Crescent and can be reached at 306-692-4471. For more information, visit MJMAG.ca.
