The Gallery Spring Event

Emily Mailhot Reporter – Vegreville News Advertiser

After being open throughout the winter for the first time in years, The Gallery in Holden celebrated Spring with their annual event on March 30th, with musical performances, live and silent auctions, and an array of snacks to be enjoyed by a full house of attendees.

Gail Alger of the Gallery Holden explained the event lineup, as well as past success.

“We’ve usually raised $1,500 to $2,000 per year which is successful to us,” Alger explained, “With these kinds of fundraisers, it’s less about what the number is and more about making sure we’re filling the need in our organization so that we can

fill the need in our community.” After a difficult couple of months for the Gallery, the event was much welcome, said Alger. “We’ve had a tough couple of months, with a break-in in January and the cold weather in

February. For about three weeks after the break-in, we stayed closed, and after that, it takes a lot to keep this place warm in the cold.”

In spite of these challenges, Alger says that they “Can’t complain,” and are looking forward to the warmer weather and new out-of-town guests that come with it.

Before the event, the Gallery was open for their regular hours throughout the afternoon, in order to not confuse guests.

The lineup of musical performers included a wide range of styles by Emily Sjursen, Karen Nedielski, Yves LaCroix, and Cheryl Laxdal. Live auction items were auctioned off by Weston Magneson.