[BCMA] MEDIA RELEASE: Midsummer's Eve of the Arts at VPAG

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

June 7, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release

Who: Vernon Public Art Gallery
What: Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts
When: Wednesday, July 17, 2019, 6:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Where: 7804 Kidston Rd, Coldstream, BC V1B 1S2

Gallery Ready for 33rd Annual Art Auction Fundraiser

Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts commences this year at a new location, Mackie Lake House, for the annual art auction and garden party benefit event of the Vernon Public Art Gallery. Staff and volunteers are working hard behind the scenes to help make this a magical evening for all who attend.

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“Each year our community comes together to show us their support through Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts.  This iconic Greater Vernon event has been providing the VPAG with the funding we require to bring quality exhibitions to our area and in turn helps direct the programming for the general public and the educational tours we provide to thousands of kids through our school program every year.” – Dauna Kennedy, Executive Director.

The event this year will feature gourmet appetizers provided by Gumtree Catering and Basket Case Catering, wine and beer, and a specialty welcome cocktail for guests to enjoy. Cody Rueger will share musical talents live outdoors in the beautiful lakeside setting. Jason Armstrong of Beach Radio will Emcee the event alongside auctioneers from Vallery Auction. Although cowboy hats are not generally the chosen attire at Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts, the Raffan’s live auction is an art form in itself and is entertainment for all. In addition to the live auction, guests can peruse the silent auction items, enjoy food and drinks, and dance into the night. Guests are treated to a complimentary shuttle service provided by Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts Presenting Sponsor Bannister Honda.

We are grateful to all of our sponsors, including presenting sponsor Bannister Honda, Norval, BDO, Beach Radio, Ukrainetz Workplace Law Group, and Peter Solymosi Photography.

MEA tickets are available to purchase online at www.vernonpublicartgallery.com, in person at the Gallery at 3228 31st Ave Vernon, or by phone at 250-545-3173 (advance only). Early Bird and VPAG member ticket price is $50 or regular ticket price is $65, and a VIP table of 4 is $300.

Media Contacts:

Dauna Kennedy Grant
Executive Director, Vernon Public Art Gallery, 250.545.3173, dauna at vernonpublicartgallery.com<mailto:dauna at vernonpublicartgallery.com>
Carly Good
Marketing & Events Assistant, Vernon Public Art Gallery, 250.545.3173, vpagmarketing at outlook.com<mailto:vpagmarketing at outlook.com>


Alanna Haggard
Marketing and Events Coordinator

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3228-31st Avenue, Vernon BC V1T 2H3
vernonpublicartgallery.com (250) 545-3173
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