NAFVan Art Gala 2023
The New Art Foundation of Vancouver (NAFVan) in partnership with the Vancouver Chamber Music Society (VCMS) held our first inaugural charity art gala on February 11th, 2023, at the VanDusen Botanical Gardens. The event was a resounding success, with over 40 artworks from 19 talented artists on display.
The gala featured artwork from four local and international galleries, showcasing pieces in different styles and mediums, including paintings, sculptures, and mixed media works.
The Vancouver Chamber Music Society played world-class classical music, providing a fantastic atmosphere for guests to appreciate the artwork. Many beautiful pieces of art were sold at the gala, including Migration by Parvaneh Roudgar, which sold for $7,800, and Struggle by Li Xuan, which sold for $11,000. Other sold items included Moon Cycle Delta by Bill Noy, Yellow Raincoat by Lenthey, Abstract by Van Chien, Dangolin by Victoria Mitchell, and Strangers in the night by Christine McKee.
In total, the event raised $25,913 in auction sales, with $5,075 of these proceeds donated to charity. The remaining sum went to support participating artists, a core mission of NAFVan. The New Art Foundation of Vancouver is proud to have had such a successful first charity art gala event and looks forward to continuing to promote and support the arts in Vancouver.
NAFVan is dedicated to promoting multidisciplinary, artistic innovation in Vancouver and supporting creative individuals of all backgrounds, including artists, community members, and industry professionals from all fields. For more information about upcoming events, please keep an eye on our website and social media.
