Qaumajuq Ball 2021 Program

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THANK YOU Thank you for joining us at the Qaumajuq Ball! By being here this evening, you’re supporting arts education for children and youth. So let’s celebrate the new Inuit art centre and bid generously on the amazing art and experiences. I’m so grateful that we can come together in person for this wonderful cause. Enjoy yourselves tonight as we raise funds to inspire kids right here in Winnipeg and across Manitoba!

Ritza Lambos

With your support, the Ball funds programming that activates Qaumajuq’s innovative new spaces: from Ilipvik, the smart classroom increasing our capacity for virtual experiences, to the purpose-built art-making studios on the WAG penthouse.

Visit WAG Studio on the Penthouse Level tonight and explore the new space!

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QAUMAJUQ BALL COMMITTEE

Ritza Lambos CHAIR Sylvia Apostolakis | Joyce Berry | Harinder & JP Chahal Susan Knox | Drew Salter 2

Qaumajuq photos by Lindsay Reid. Arctic photos courtesy of Hazel Mouzon Borys.

QAUMAJUQ BALL CHAIR

WELCOME The Ball is the Winnipeg Art Gallery’s premier fundraising gala, and all proceeds support youth outreach and learning programs. We are so pleased that we can be together in person this year, after missing Gallery Ball 2020. Your participation this evening contributes to the education and empowerment of thousands of young people in our community.

We extend our sincere thanks to you—our Sponsors, Donors, Creative Partners, all guests, volunteers, and staff—along with this year’s incredible Ball Chair Ritza Lambos and her dedicated committee. They have been steadfast through all the changes of the past two years and have shared their creativity in reimagining a Ball that would be safe, welcoming, and glamorous!

This year’s event is named in honour of the opening of the Inuit art centre. Qaumajuq is an architectural and cultural landmark, home to the world’s largest public collection of contemporary Inuit art. Together, we’ve created a new museum – a place for us to meet and share, a centre for inspiration and discovery, and a way to connect with each other and ourselves through art.

With the opening of Qaumajuq, WAG Studio has grown, with new learning spaces on the Penthouse Level of the WAG building. Designed

by Qaumajuq architect Michael Maltzan, the new WAG Studio offers expanded opportunities for all ages to engage with digital media, design, traditional art, and more.

Thank you to the many businesses, families, and individuals, as well as all three levels of government, who have given so much to make Qaumajuq a reality. We are now just $1 million from our $70 million goal. But we still need help! While you’re with us this evening, we encourage you to explore all that the new building has to offer. Consider making a donation, or maybe another one, or adopting a shelf in the Visible Vault. With your support, we’re creating a legacy for all Manitobans and Inuit everywhere.

Qaumajuq: it is bright, it is lit!

Dr. Ernest Cholakis

Dr. Stephen Borys

CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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ORDER OF EVENTS CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION featuring DJ Geronimo Inutiq 6–7:30pm | 3rd Floor of WAG-Qaumajuq SILENT AUCTION 6–11pm | Skylight Gallery - 3rd Floor of WAG DINNER & DESSERT 7:30pm | Qilak, Galleries 1, 2, 8 - 3rd Floor of WAG-Qaumajuq COFFEE & WHISKEY BAR, DANCING featuring The Solutions 9:30pm | EQ3 Lounge - 1st & 2nd Floors of WAG

ON VIEW

INUA presented by RBC Pimâtisiwin, Qilak & Giizhig/Kisik - 3rd & 4th Floors of Qaumajuq

European and Canadian Art, 1500-1900 Galleries 1 & 2 - 3rd Floor of WAG

Nuliajuk’s Story Gallery 4 - 3rd Floor of WAG

Naadohbii: To Draw Water presented by BMO Financial Group Galleries 7-9 - 3rd Floor of WAG

Inuk Style Mezzanine Gallery - 2nd Floor of WAG

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SPONSORS RADIANT SPONSOR

CATERING PARTNER

FLORAL PARTNER

LOUNGE SPONSOR

WINE SPONSOR

GLOW SPONSORS

SUPPORTED BY

Mary Lou Albrechtsen, Ruth Hastings Joyce Berry, Ritza & Dean Lambos, Drew Salter & Hartley Klapman

EVENT SPONSORS

MEDIA SPONSOR

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SPONSORS SPARKLE SPONSORS

Asphaltec Paving Ltd.

Johnston Group

BMO Bank of Montreal

KPMG LLP

Border Glass & Aluminum

LC Taylor

Canada Life

Manitoba Blue Cross

Cholakis Dental Group

Mayberry Fine Art

Cibinel Architecture

Mikkelsen Coward

CWB National Leasing

Monopoly Realty

Art & Leona DeFehr

Paragon Design Build

Deloitte

PCL Constructors

Dr. Joseph William Partyka Medical Corporation

Pollard Banknote Porsche Centre Winnipeg

Duha Group

RBC

Gendis Inc.

Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd.

Innovair Group

TD Bank DONORS

The Winnipeg Foundation

Terri Einarson-Mollot

Don White & Treena Hastings

Craig & Barb Gilpin

Angela Ross

Aubrey Margolis

Mercedes-Benz Winnipeg

Rita Talwar PATRONS

Aon Reed Stenhouse

Lydia Kandia

Barb & Tim Burt

McFadden Benefits

Lila Goodspeed Everett

Andrew & Jane Maksymiuk

Dr. Sowmya Dakshinamurti & Dr. Doug Eyolfson

MCW Consultants Ltd Faye Warren

Harvard Developments

Nicole Zajac

The Hon. Janis Johnson 6

YOU CAN SPONSOR A CHILD OR CLASS ANYTIME SPONSOR A CHILD ($250) provides 10 full weeks of studio classes to immerse a child in the world of art-making, nurturing their creativity, and further developing their confidence.

SPONSOR A VIRTUAL SESSION ($150) provides a one-hour virtual session that connects WAG-Qaumajuq with classrooms across Canada and beyond, teaching young people about art and the stories behind the work.

wag.ca/support-youth Robert Taite. vista de instalação (detail), 2018, from the past WAG exhibition Behind Closed Doors. Collection of the artist. photo: David Lipnowski

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SUPPORTERS AUCTION DONORS

Adventure Canada

Little Nana's Kitchen

Allure Laser Hair Treatment Centre

Manitoba Liquor Mart

Boston Pizza

Manitoba Club

Daniel Bubis & Jennifer Blumenthal

The Manitoba Museum

Cayman Cookie Company

Mariaggi's Theme Suite Hotel and Spa

Chestnut Lane Boutique

Olympia Cycle & Ski

Danali His & Hers Urbanwear

Paradigm Insurance

Art & Leona DeFehr

Pasquale's Italian Ristorante

DeLuca's

Porsche Centre Winnipeg

Edward Carriere Salon

Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre

The Face Bar

Simon Imports Ltd.

The Fort Garry Hotel

Soma Interiors

G.J. Andrews Food and Wine Shoppe (George Andrews in memory of Fanny Andrews)

Subway VIA Rail Canada Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Girl Candy Shop

Winnipeg Folk Festival

Tyler Gompf & Rebecca Mollard

Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Club

Grace & Company Ltd.

Yoga on Corydon

Hanford Drewitt Ltd.

Yoga Public

HUT K SPECIAL THANKS

Maria den Oudsten for the donation of the beautiful necklaces for Ball guests, and Sandra Hasenack for facilitating this take away gift.

Kevin Chipman, Aynsley Cockshott, Hennie Corrin, Wanda-Lynn Creith, Susan Knox for her unique talent of napkin folding, Mordens' of Winnipeg, Gail Nep, Jason Smith, SJR leadership students, The Associates of the WAG & all Gallery staff & volunteers.

We apologize for names missed due to the printing deadline.

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SUPPORTERS ART DONORS

Aliana Au

Caroline Monnet

Catherine Barnsley

Gail Nep

Connie Borys

Grace Nickel

Hazel & Stephen Borys

Chris Pancoe

Canadian Arctic Producers

Dominique Rey

Linda Clark

Michel Saint Hilaire

Dana Claxton

Angelika Stach

Dan Donaldson

Aija Aleksandra Svenne

Neil Farber

Robert Taite

Marusia Foster

Ewa Tarsia

Jeff Gasenzer

Bonnie Taylor

John Giavedoni

Daria Tittenberger

Jacques Tremblay Gallery

Theresie Tungilik

Kipling Gallery

Cathie Ugrin

Ritza & Dean Lambos

Ben Wasylyshen

Duane Linklater

Judy Waytiuk

Sandra Lorange

Christian Worthington Anonymous

Special thank you to Ashoona Studios for donating the raffle prize launching at CRAFTED on Nov. 5, 2021 FLORISTS

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Adopt a shelf today leave a legacy forever! >>

Adopt a shelf for $2,020

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A tax receipt will be issued for the full gift amount

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You will be recognized on kiosks located near the vault

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Use the space to honour loved ones, mark a special occasion, or to show your support for Qaumajuq

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Anastasia Pindera.

Leg Ring, bronze

Fri, Nov 5

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Sat, Nov 6

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Sun, Nov 7

1 venue, 3 days, 50+ artists

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Come get creative at the NEW We have fun immersive classes for all ages.

From ceramics to painting and drawing, and our new digital media offerings.

Registration for Winter classes opens Nov 19 Register by Dec 6 for early bird pricing at wag.ca/studio

SAVE THE DATE: Art in Bloom’s lush exhibit of floral designs and the art that inspires them. Professional and non-professional florists will interpret 15th to 21st-century artworks highlighting the WAG collection. Watch for more information on this festival celebrating spring, art, and creative community.

MASTER PARTNER PRESENTED BY THE

ASSOCIATES

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PREVIEW

PARTY MARCH 31

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ILAVUT Entrance Hall

Visible Vault

Entry

NUTAAQ TUMMAQTUYUQ Outdoor Plaza

IL Le IPV Ste arni IK ps ng

Stairs

1. MAIN LEVEL: 1ST FLOOR

St. M a ry A ven ue

Gallery Shop

Ohni Izanzan

Coat Check

Stairs

Exit only

Eckhardt Hall

Memorial Boulevard

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Muriel Richardson Auditorium (MRA)

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Auction item pick-up 10pm-12am

EQ3 Lounge & Scotch Bar The Solutions: 9:30pm - Late

EXHIBITIONS

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2. MEZZANINE LEVEL: 2ND FLOOR

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Stairs

Mezzanine Gallery

EQ3 Lounge & Coffee Bar Inuk Style

EXHIBITIONS

INUA

PIMÂTISIWIN

QILAK

3. GALLERY LEVEL: 3TH FLOOR

Gallery 2

Na kis hk am oh k

Silent Auction

Skylight Gallery

Gallery 8

Gallery 7

EXHIBITIONS

Gallery 9

Naadohbii: To Draw Water

Naadohbii: To Draw Water

European and Canadian Art, 1500-1900

Gallery 1

Stairs

Nuliajuk's Story

Gallery 4

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INUA

GIIZHIG / KISIK

4. PENTHOUSE LEVEL: 4TH FLOOR

Digital Media Lab

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WAG Studio Lobby

Rooftop Sculpture Garden

WAG Studio open for viewing

Studio

Studio

WAG Studio

Clay Studio

Kiln

Studio

WAG ST U D I O

EXHIBITIONS

S PA C E S T O I N S P I R E MEMORABLE EVENTS

Book your next private party, wedding, or meeting by contacting 204.789.1765 or events@wag.ca

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Become a

Member!

Your purchase of a membership opens up creative programming at WAG-Qaumajuq for all to enjoy. Join as an individual or corporate member and access special perks too!

> PARTNER Starting at $200 Your contribution helps WAG-Qaumajuq be free for youth and Indigenous Peoples, supporting reconciliation and nurturing the future of art and culture in our community.

Increase your donation to make a bigger difference today!

> PATRON $1,000+ Join the founding circle of Patrons coming together for Qaumajuq. This special group of members provides transformative experiences for others and helps us build a better future.

> CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP $2,500 - $5,000 Join other leaders who believe in the power of art to benefit the world around you.

As a Corporate Member, you support programs that make art accessible to more people.

You also open doors to exciting experiences for your employees and clients.

Learn more and sign up at wag.ca/member

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AUCTION BIDDING • Auction items are on view in Skylight Gallery and online at wag.ca/ auction – you can scan the QR code on the back of this program.

• Each item in the auction has a unique page at wag.ca/auction.

• Bidding takes place online - see instructions for how to bid on the back of this program.

• You will be prompted to opt-in to receive notifications if your bid is surpassed.

• This online auction opened earlier in October and will close tonight in three sections:

Part A closes at 10pm Part B closes at 10:30pm Part C closes at 11pm • If you win your lot, you will receive an email that will prompt you to submit payment online via credit card.

• At the close of each Part, the final bid for each item in that section will be certified by a Gallery official. This certified bid constitutes the winning bid.

• 15 minutes after each Part closes, you can collect your winning item(s) by bringing a piece of ID and proof of payment to the pick-up desk outside the Muriel Richardson Auditorium on the main floor of the WAG. Look out for our special donation lots, where every bid is a donation to support children and youth programming at WAG-Qaumajuq.

Gifts over $20 receive a tax receipt for 100% of your donation, but gifts of all levels make a difference.

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AUCTION ELIGIBILITY • Anyone is eligible to bid in the auction, including members of the WAG’s Board, Foundation, staff, volunteers, event sponsors, as well as Circa Catering staff.

PAYMENT & PICK-UP • All auction items must be paid for in full online before they are claimed.

• At the end of each auction section, pick-up your winning items at the desk located outside the Muriel Richardson Auditorium on the main level of the WAG. Please bring ID and proof of payment.

• Auction winners not present may make payment and pick-up arrangements after the Ball by contacting Carolyne Kroeker at 204.789.1291.

• The auction pick-up desk closes at midnight.

MERCHANDISE • All sales are final. No exchanges or refunds permitted.

• Merchandise cannot be refunded to the merchant.

• Values set on auction items are for donors’ reference only, and do not represent a warranty or guarantee by the WAG. • The WAG is not responsible for the cost of shipping auction items.

COPYRIGHT • Artists retain copyright on all work.

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HOW TO BID @ SILENT AUCTION

Go to wag.ca/auction

or Open the camera app on your smartphone & hold it over the QR code to the left.

Wait for the website link to pop up and tap to go to wag.ca/auction

Explore all the auction items and when you bid, you will be prompted to create an account by entering your email, then head back to the auction page to make your bid

or You can also bid via iPads available from gallery attendants

Funds from each winning bid fuel programming for youth at