[BCMA] Media Release: Vernon Public Art Gallery Preparing for the 26th Annual Midsummer's Eve of the Arts Benefit Event, July 18

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MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Contact: Kelly MacIntosh

kelly at vernonpublicartgallery.com

 

June 12, 2012

 

Vernon Public Art Gallery

Gallery Preparing for the 26th Annual Midsummer's Eve of the Arts Benefit
Event 

 

Where: Cenotaph Park, 31st Avenue, Vernon BC, 250-545-3173


When: Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Why: Annual Fundraising Event

Who: Vernon Public Art Gallery

 

Marissa Brown, the newest addition to the Vernon Public Art Gallery as
Administrative Assistant, is working hard at organizing all the details for
Vernon's most memorable arts event of the year, the VPAG Midsummer's Eve of
the Arts (MEA). With help from VPAG Board members, staff and volunteers,
Brown is finalizing the list of participating artists, musicians, caterers,
and entertainment, for what is expected to be a fabulous evening of arts and
culture.

 

The annual benefit event will once again be held at Cenotaph Park, drawing
attention to the designated site for a new Vernon Public Art Gallery at the
corner of 31st Ave and 31st St. adjacent to the park, and new greenway and
bus terminal. The location is open and inviting, spacious and easily
accessible for guests. The park will be transformed into a beautiful garden
party and outdoor auction in celebration of arts in Vernon.

 

MEA first took place in 1986, and the support for the event has been strong
ever since. The 2012 MEA organizing committee is excited about some new
surprises for this year's event, to invite new guests to the arts community,
and welcome back continued supporters. 

 

"We are thrilled Predator Ridge is back to support the Gallery at the 2012
Midsummer's Eve of the Arts. Their investment in VPAG through their
sponsorship shows their recognition of the important role the arts play in
our community.  We have many sponsors, donors and members who continue to
support the Gallery each and every year and we thank them for their
generosity and welcome new supporters to come out and experience our annual
benefit event for 2012. Please take this as my personal invitation to join
me at Cenotaph Park on July 18th for a magical evening of art, music, and
live auction action. I am so excited about this year's event!" said Dauna
Kennedy Grant, Executive Director.

 

July 18, Wednesday, Midsummer's Eve of the Arts

Proudly Sponsored by Predator Ridge

 

VPAG will host the 26th annual Midsummer's Eve of the Arts garden party and
art auction Wednesday, July 18th at Cenotaph Park in the heart of downtown
Vernon. Enjoy delicious fare from The Fig Catering and Itty Bitty Catering
Company, a featured drink from Okanagan Spirits followed by wine from Gray
Monk Estate Winery and ale from Okanagan Spring Brewery. There will be live
music by Zentangle, and the chance to take home original artwork from the
silent and live auctions. Guests will be entertained by Word Champion
auctioneers, Peter Raffin and Rod Burnett of Valley Auction. MEA is a
benefit event supporting gallery exhibitions and programming, while also
raising awareness for the new facility. 

 

Tickets are $50 and include appetizers and a complimentary beverage,
followed by a cash bar. Dress code is dressy casual or garden party attire.
Tickets available now from the Vernon Public Art Gallery, 250-545-3173
www.vernonpublicartgallery.com 3228 31st Ave. Vernon BC V0E 1B5, or through
Ticket Seller: 250-549-SHOW (7469) www.ticketseller.ca  

 

Images: 

 

2012 Midsummer's Eve of the Arts advertising poster

Guests from the 2011 Midsummer's Eve of the Arts

 

For more information about the Vernon Public Art Gallery visit
www.vernonpublicartgallery.com or call 250-545-3173. 

 

Kelly MacIntosh
Marketing & Programming Coordinator

 

VPAGlogo

3228-31st Avenue, Vernon BC V1T 2H3 

vernonpublicartgallery.com (250) 545-3173
Show your support for a NEW Vernon Public Art Gallery with a Gallery
Membership
<http://www.vernonpublicartgallery.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=art
icle&id=80&Itemid=81> . 

Follow us on Twitter <http://twitter.com/vernonagallery>  & Facebook
<https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vernon-Public-Art-Gallery/92358973285> 

 

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