Art +Fare 8

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Art+Fare 8
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	Victoria Golf Club Social Membership One year Social membership to the Victoria Golf Club. Skip the waiting line for a social membership. The centre of activity at Victoria Golf Club is the Clubhouse - a picturesque structure that echoes tradition. The early 20th-century charm combines the 21st-century upgrades to provide the contemporary dining and Club services Members expect. For these reasons, we have many non-golfers who have joined the Club as Social Members. Social functions are an integral part of VGC. Whether it be the Prime Rib Dinner, Mother’s Day Buffet, Canada Day Pancake Breakfast, or an elegant cocktail reception, the social calendar is busy with a variety of popular events. As a Social Member, you have access to the dining room, Macan’s pub, or the sun-soaked outdoor patio. The menus feature offerings that will thrill your taste buds, all prepared to order by our Executive Chef, Jason Dark and his talented staff. Valued at $2,800 Donated By Terry Siklenka	$2,800
	Let’s Create Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Eggs)! Gather six people to paint pysanky, Ukrainian Easter eggs, a wonderful way to get creative as a family or group of friends by exploring this ancient wax-resist art form. All supplies (eggs, wax, styluses, dyes, etc.) provided for six participants. The workshop leader can host the group in her Fairfield home or come to your Victoria location. This activity is appropriate for children ages 7 and up. Adults must accompany minors (because of open flame and hot wax!). Yes, the eggs are raw (boiling the eggs affects how well the dye takes), and no, the eggs cannot be eaten afterward. This workshop is priceless! Donated by Larissa Ciupka Valued at $300 Donated By Larissa Ciupka	$300
	Harlan House Ceramic, Celadon Glazed Porcelain Bowl Harlan House is a potter who loves playing with fire. His work is classic, porcelain fired with glazes that last forever because they are inspired by very old traditions. His works of art can be found in museum and art gallery collections throughout the world. Diameter ca. 14 1/8 in. [35.88 cm] Signed on the back. https://www.harlanhouse.com Valued at $400 Donated By Anonymous	$400
	Private home art installation by Karen Cooper 2 hours with Art Gallery of Greater Victoria's Art Rental and Sales Consultant, Karen Cooper, who can help you transform your space. An expert in art display and hanging, you will have fun and create a new look for your home. Do you have too many paintings, she can do a salon style wall? Are you tired of how things are currently hung, get a fresh look! Do you have new artwork to fit in with your current decor? Would you like to learn how to hang art? Valued at $180 Donated By Karen Cooper	$180
	Union Club 1 night stay and breakfast in luxury suite Enjoy the Harbour View Suite at the Union Club of BC, with an à la carte breakfast for two in the morning. Gift certificate expires April 6, 2026. Some restrictions may apply. (Yes there are two of these 1 night stays on offer for separate bids.) Valued at $499 Donated By The Union Club of British Columbia	$499
	Dinner for 8 at the Union Club of BC Enjoy a 4-course dinner with wine for you and 7 guests in a private dining space at the Union Club of BC. Certificate expires August 31, 2025. Valued at $1,800 Donated By The Union Club of British Columbia	$1,800
	Private Suite at Save-on-Foods for Victoria Royals Game An evening in the Union Club’s private luxury suite at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre to view a Victoria Royals Home Game. The suite can accommodate up to 10 people. Valid for the 2025-2026 season. Valued at $399 Donated By The Union Club of British Columbia	$399
	Union Club 1 night stay and breakfast in luxury suite Enjoy the Harbour View Suite at the Union Club of BC, with an à la carte breakfast for two in the morning. Gift certificate expires April 6, 2026. Some restrictions may apply. (Yes there are two of these 1 night stays on offer for separate bids.) Valued at $499 Donated By The Union Club of British Columbia	$499
	Photo of Martha Graham by Barbara Morgan, "Kick" Black & white, quadripoint gravure printed on 10 lb. white stock, size: 18” x 23 3/8”. Signed by the photographer and dated in pencil 1940 lower right. Very good condition. Unframed. Appraisal included. This iconic photograph by Barbara Morgan (1900-1992) of "Martha Graham, Letter to the World" was originally taken in 1940. The collaboration between photographer Barbara Morgan and Martha Graham, the leading modern dancer started in 1935 during the Great Depression in New York City. This collaboration would last the next six decades. The "kick" was perhaps one of the most iconic photographs that captured a rapturous moment and defined both artists aesthetics at its pinnacle. Valued at $900 Donated By Ellen Lyons	$900
	The Vancouver Club, one night stay & parking The gift card is valid from January to April and October to December 2025 and includes complimentary gated parking. Founded in 1889, the Club was the first private club in the city and, to this day, remains a nexus between Vancouver's rich past and its vibrant future. The Vancouver Club, is located at 915 W Hastings St, Vancouver Valued at $450 Donated By The Vancouver Club	$450
	2025 Rifflandia Festival Family Pass Family pack of 2 Super Passes & 2 Kids Passes Rifflandia Festival 2025 will be held Sept. 12-14th. Established in 2008, Rifflandia is one of the longest running Large-scale music and arts festivals in Western Canada. This year's lineup to be announced. This lot includes a carry bag with T, sweatshirt and hat included. Electronic passes will be emailed to winner. Valued at $850 Donated By Riffflandia Festival	$850
	Magnolia Hotel & Spa Gift Certificate One night stay in an upgraded deluxe King or Diamond King City View, and $150 for dining in the Courtney Room. Includes Valet parking for 1 vehicle, full hot breakfast for two. Wi-Fi & local calls. Valid through December 30, 2026. Valued at $750 Donated By Leslie Duncan	$750
	Gourmet Lunch & Garden Tour For Six A sumptuous gourmet lunch with wine served in an enchanting Uplands garden setting. Valued at $500 Donated By Barb Vucko & Shirley Hunter	$500
	Art Vault Tour for 5 people Bring 4 friends and enjoy a personal tour of the AGGV art vault with Director of Collections and Facilities, Stephen Topfer Valued at $500 Donated By Art Gallery of Greater Victoria	$500
	Private Curator Tour Asian Art Permanent Exhibition Bring 9 friends for a private Curator’s Tour of the Asian Art Permanent Exhibition with Dr. Heng Wu, Curator of Asian Art. Valued at $500 Donated By Art Gallery of Greater Victoria	$500
	Private Curator Tour of A View From Here Bring 9 friends and enjoy a private Curator’s Tour of A View From Here with Steven McNeil, Chief Curator & Director of Collections and Exhibitions Valued at $500 Donated By Art Gallery of Greater Victoria	$500
	ARTemis driftwood sculpture by Tanya Bub Local eco-artist, Tanya wrote “ARTemis the foot archer is the embodiment of determination, mental focus and physical prowess. I intentionally selected a pose that would be very difficult to represent to test the limits of my own abilities. ARTemis is both visually and physically balanced and can stand entirely unsupported, very challenging with a top-heavy, asymmetrical “bipedal” sculpture made of materials of varying density and weight. I think it very likely that she is singular in being the only foot archer made from driftwood in the world and may well remain so. Her uniqueness and her act of exceptional physicality is a testament to the capabilities of the human spirit.” ARTemis is made of driftwood collected by the artist along the beaches of Vancouver Island and assembled with a custom mortar made of wood glue and handmade paper. The wood echoes the bone, sinew and muscle of the human body underscoring our own connection to the natural world. The piece can be displayed indoors or in a covered outdoor space. Dimensions: 7’ (with chair) x 5” x 16”. She is approximately 48” without the chair. Valued at $3,900 Donated By Tanya Bub	$3,900
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	Bentley Le Baron ceramic plate & metal stand Marine themed ceramic charger plate and metal stand from by artist Bentley Le Baron from Denman Island. Bentley is an artist featured on the Salish Sea Market nestled in the small village of Bowser, on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island. Diameter 15" Valued at $125 Donated By Donna de Haan	$125
	“Waiting for Mother” Morgan Warren signed print Pender Island artist, M. Morgan Warren’s signed limited edition fine art reproduction of young stellar jays on dogwood, title “Waiting for Mother” print 60/200. Framed dimensions 18 ¼” x 17 1/3” www.morganwarren.com Valued at $200 Donated By Kerri Gibson	$200
	Edythe Hembroff-Schleicher collection 13 pieces. Three "5 Minute Sketches/Croquis Class/Paris 1966", signed Edythe Hembroff-Schleicher, 35.3 x 35 cm, matted 50.8 x 38.1 cm, unframed. Six figural sketches, some dated '29, oil still life on paper. Four watercolour sketches, varying sizes. Out of print book by Edythe, Emily Carr: The Untold Story (1978). Edythe Hembroff-Scheicher (1906-1994) was a Victoria painter and writer. She studied art in Paris, travelled widely and became a good friend of Emily Carr (and her only sketching partner). Edythe was a Provincial Consultant on Emily Carr. Valued at $300 Donated By Andy Stephenson	$300
	Indigenous painted wood rattle on stand Rattle:painted carved wood by Don Alfred, Alert Bay Purchased on a Gallery Associates tour in September 2018 led Kerry Mason, this carved wood, clam shaped, hand-painted rattle sits on a wooden stand. The rattle is painted on both sides. Dimensions are rattle width 10 cm x 9.5 cm, stand width 12 cm x 9.5 cm with thin strips of wood decoration. Kwakwaka’wakw (Kwak̕wala Speaking People) artist Don Alfred was born in 1956. He was raised in Alert Bay, British Columbia. He is a member of the ‘Namgis (Alert Bay) First Nation and started carving in 1995; producing small wooden plaques, finely detailed and exquisitely painted. Since then he has moved on to larger pieces such as carved coffee tables with abalone inlay and masks. Don’s early influences include Beau Dick, Vincent Shaughnessy, Don Svanvik and Bruce Alfred, which is evident from his style of carving. His work is sold at the U’mista Cultural Centre and by private commission. Valued at $200 Donated By Wendy Lovitt Warren	$200
	“Me & My Shadow” wood carving by Bruce Schneider. Folk art, approximately 20" high x 20" long. Inspired by the notion of Good Angel/Bad Angel or The Battle of Light Over Dark. Note, the good angel is winning! Self-taught wood carver local artist Bruce Schneider (1949 – 2020) developed quite a following in Victoria in the 1990s. Many front porches featured his whirly gigs, which were sometimes done as caricatures of the homeowner. Bruce was also a skilled calligrapher and in his later years was known to haunt the thrift stores in Sidney for small items to feature in his miniature shadow boxes. Three Penny Publishing have a 2 minute film on YouTube The mythical folk art of Bruce Schneider Valued at $165 Donated By Pieta VanDyke	$165
	Green Slumped Glass Plate by Pauline Olesen The artist Pauline Olesen lives on Piers Island and started working with glass 20 years ago. This green glass plate measures 14". Glass creates wonderful surprises with each change of light. Pauline's work is featured at Russell Nursery, Butchart Gardens, The Gallery at Mattick’s Farm, Rococo Violin Shop in Chemainus and Piers Island Gallery. https://www.paulineolesen.com Valued at $300 Donated By Donna de Haan	$300
	BJ Hancock “Listening” acrylic, 2023 Acrylic painting 24 x 24 ½” by Gage Gallery artist, Beverley Hancock, an expressionist, figurative, portrait artist. Painting instinctively and intuitively, rarely drawing before painting she often changes directions mid-stream, always happy for the surprises that are gifted her when paint collides with canvas. She explores human connection and the emotions that connect us She is driven by curiosity as to how to convey feelings and connect with others on an emotional level through her art. Valued at $200 Donated By Gage Gallery Arts Collective	$200
	Margo Cooper, “Seek Peace” Painting 24x24”. Margo is now the most senior member of the Gage Artists Collective and continues to be very active on the Board of Directors and the Membership Committee. “My method is to begin with layers of colour, applied straight from the tube in combinations of 2 or more at the same time. The mixing happens on the canvas. Various textures and patterns are created by the scraping action of the tool and paint over paint. Once that layer is down, I go in with a brush and create my images with white paint by “removing” what I don’t want, very much like a sculptor removing the material around their subject. The number of white layers varies – completely or only partially obscuring what’s below. Images may be enhanced by scratching into the paint or defining outlines with coloured pencils. This way of working satisfies my urge to sculpt and there is almost always a figurative element, sometimes quite hidden, in my paintings.” Valued at $150 Donated By Gage Gallery Arts Collective	$150
	Blue Patio by Jose Antonio Valverde-Alcalde Framed numbered & signed print 1/175, size 16"x12", framed dimensions 24"x19". Original is giclée art. Jose Antonio Valverde-Alcalde made his home in the seaside village of Chester, Nova Scotia. He specialized in original paintings incorporating a Mediterranean aesthetic of color into a variety of subjects. Born and raised in Spain, Valverde-Alcalde moved to Canada in the 1960s, settling in Nova Scotia in 1971. He died in 2018. Valverde-Alcalde's work is collected around the world. His work can be found in the home of King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain, the Spanish embassies in Ottawa and Copenhagen, Denmark, the National Library of Canada, the Nova Scotia Art Bank and many more. Valued at $400 Donated By Valerie York	$400
	Edythe Hembroff-Schleicher framed nudes & book This rare auction item is a framed "5 Minute Blue Sketch/Croquis Class/Paris 1966", signed by Edythe Hembroff-Schleicher, 35.3 x 35 cm, matted 50.8 x 38.1 cm. Plus an out-of-print book: Emily Carr: The Untold Story. Edythe Hembroff-Schleicher (1906-1994) was a painter and writer from Victoria. She studied art in Paris, travelled widely and became a good friend of Emily Carr (and her only sketching partner) Valued at $300 Donated By Andy Stephenson	$300
	Musebook, Robin Skelton & Herbert Siebner, 1972 Published by The Pharos Press, Victoria, 1972, first edition, 1st printing, 63 pages. This rare out of print soft cover book has 25 Herbert Siebner black & white drawings and prints accompanied poems by Robin Skelton (1925 –1997) who was a nationally acclaimed British-Canadian academic, writer, poet, and anthologist. Siebner (1925-2003) held a one-man show at the AGGV in 1955 and in 1956 he won the Canadian National Award in Graphic Arts. He was a founding member of the Limners.The soft cover is repaired. The rest of the book is in excellent condition. Abe books is selling the same book in “good condition” for $75. This is a great opportunity for a collector of Siebner’s art. Valued at $50 Donated By Wendy Lovitt Warren	$50
	New Poppies by Nasser Shojania Acrylic on canvas measuring 18” x 36”, unframed Born in Iran in 1930, Nasser attended medical school in Tehran. He married Mitra, started a family, then moved to Winnipeg in 1965 to complete his medical Residency. Staying in Canada, they moved to Victoria where he worked in the Pathology Departments at Victoria General and Victoria Jubilee Hospitals as a dermatopathologist until he retired at 75. A true renaissance man, he was also an artist, poet, and writer. He passed away June 9, 2024. Valued at $60 Donated By Anonymous *	$60
	Trees in a gold painted frame by Nasser Shojania Acrylic on canvas measuring 41” x 29” Acrylic on canvas measuring 18” x 36”, unframed Born in Iran in 1930, Nasser attended medical school in Tehran. He married Mitra, started a family, then moved to Winnipeg in 1965 to complete his medical Residency. Staying in Canada, they moved to Victoria where he worked in the Pathology Departments at Victoria General and Victoria Jubilee Hospitals as a dermatopathologist until he retired at 75. A true renaissance man, he was also an artist, poet, and writer. He passed away June 9, 2024. Valued at $100 Donated By Anonymous *	$100
	Isamu Akino impression from Elza Lovitt Mayhew’s sculpture This piece was a gift from the artist, Elza Lovitt Mayhew to her niece, who had watched well-known Japanese artist, Isamu Akino (1935-2011) prepare the piece using rice paper he brought from Japan, laid on the sculpture “Spirit”. It is signed “impressist Isamu” and “Elza sculptist”. In original frame which measures 14” x 14”, depth 2 ¼”. The paper backing on the frame is torn, so one can see it is dated and named, From “Spirit” 1963. Elza Lovitt Mayhew (1916 – 2004) is perhaps one of Canada's best-known sculptors from the modernist period. Valued at $200 Donated By Wendy Lovitt Warren	$200
	Horse Head Garden art sculpture by Dave Warnock Calling all horse lovers! This handmade unique design is on a repurposed shovel. Dave’s works of art sell at Brentwood Bay Village Emporium and The Butchart Gardens. Donated by Dave Warnock, Design West Plasma Art Valued at $150 Donated By Dave Warnock	$150
	Nita Forrest Serigraph: Maternal Scene, #25/50 Approx 9" X 16", Frame 15" X 23" Nita Forrest was a member of the Point Group and the Limners Society. She owned a couple of galleries from 1966 to 1972. Through these she did much to advance and develop a vibrant Victoria art community. She studied with Herbert Siebner and acknowledged Maxwell Bates and Richard Ciccimarra as being major influences on her work. Valued at $200 Donated By Paul McKibben	$200
	Lionel Thomas: Nocturnal Man Mixed water colour and charcoal Approx 14"X16", Frame 26"X28" Lionel Thomas (1915-2005) took inspiration for this work from Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange. Lionel was a prominent painter, draftsman, muralist, designer, sculptor, printmaker and educator. He often worked with his wife, Pat nee Simmons, to create artworks to adorn architectural landmarks in Vancouver and elsewhere. He taught for almost four decades at the Vancouver School of Art, (now the Emily Carr University of Art and Design) and then at UBC. Valued at $500 Donated By Paul McKibben	$500
	Judy Ross Wallhanging: Life's Pieces in a Blue Quilt 2013 41" across top X 57" down An entirely hand quilted wall hanging by Judy Ross who now resides in Point Roberts, a retired academic and an incredibly talented artist. https://judywrossblog.wordpress.com Valued at $500 Donated By Paul McKibben	$500
	Ronald David Thompson: Ronald David Thompson, Canadian, (1942-2008) Floral Still Life Lithograph 30"X21", Frame 41"X33" Valued at $300 Donated By Allison Weir	$300
	M. Morgan Warren: Little August Visitors AP VI of X only limited edition fine art reproductions, with 15 Artist Inscribed Proofs and 10 Remarqués only. Prints each measure 7.5"X5", Framed 24.5"X14" M. Morgan Warren lives and maintains a working studio on Pender Island. Through her highly detailed, realistic watercolours of birds and animals, she strives to give viewers of her work special glimpse into the hidden lives of her subjects. During the last thirty-five years she has made an in-depth study of the fauna and flora of this region, recording her observations in hundreds of photographs, studies, and notes. www.morganwarren.com Valued at $300 Donated By Anonymous	$300
	Six Art Books/Catalogues from the AGGV Gift Shop -Anna Banana: 45 Years of Fooling Around with A. Banana, edited by Michelle Jacques, AGGV -In The Present Moment Buddhism, Contemporary Art, And Social Practice, AGGV -Carole Sabiston: Everything Below All Of The Above, Patricia Bovey, Michelle Jacques, AGGV -Vision Into Reality, AGGV Early Years, 1951-1973 Mary Jo Hughes, Michael Morris, Barry Till -Blue+White, From the AGGV Collection -William Kurelek \| The Messenger, AGGV.AGH, WAG www.kurelek.ca Valued at $150 Donated By AGGV Gift Shop	$150
	Donna Anderson: Sky Gathered Again Acrylic mixed media on canvas 36"X24" Donna Anderson is a well known Victoria entrepreneur who owned a highly successful women's fashion store for many years. Now Donna has moved into painting and photography. Valued at $895 Donated By Donna Anderson Studio	$895
	Carved Bird on Rock Exotic Parrota Wood on Jordan River Rock Parota or Elephant-ear Tree, is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from central Mexico south to northern Brazil (Roraima) and Venezuela. Valued at $275 Donated By D & G Creative	$275
Clothing
	Jacket by Pieta VanDyke “Sparklings” is a one-of-kind, handcrafted crop jacket. size - Women's size 12-14 medium - cotton blend fabric, cotton and synthetic embellishments Pieta VanDyke learned her sewing skills from her mother, who was trained as a milliner. Pieta has mastered embroidery and quilting and is now primarily making jackets, using her stash of vintage fabrics, lace and tablecloths. Valued at $195 Donated By Pieta VanDyke	$195
	Moden Boutique gift card - women's clothes Moden is a women's clothing store located in Sidney. Check them out online https://www.modenboutique.com Valued at $250 Donated By Moden Boutique	$250
	Moden Men's gift card Gift card for $150 for Moden Men's clothing shop in Sidney. Check out online site https://modenmens.com Valued at $150 Donated By Moden Men's	$150
	Straith's Fine Clothing Gift Certificate A gift certificate for $500. Gentlemen's fine clothing, sportswear and accessories. St. Andrews Square, 110-735 Yates Street, Victoria Valued at $500 Donated By Straith's Fine Clothing	$500
Experience
	The Applebnb Garden Suite 2 nights accomm 2 nights accommodation at The Applebnb Garden Suite during the off-season months: October, November, January, February, March. This spacious suite features a King "Logan & Cove" bed, soft white linens, full kitchenette, tea/coffee, an extra mattress, and a private garden patio with propane BBQ. Perfectly located on West Coast Road - halfway between Sooke and the best local beaches. A small beach just a 5-minute walk away. Your West Coast experience by the sea awaits. Donated by Andrew Appleby Winner to contact us at: rentals@applebnb.ca Valued at $477 Donated By Andrew Appleby	$477
	Victoria Butterfly Gardens “Fun One-Day” 5 guests Victoria Butterfly Gardens “Fun One-Day” pass for up to 5 guests. The gardens offer a unique opportunity for people of all ages to experience the beauty and curiosity of a tropical jungle up close. Meet their huge collection of butterflies, birds, reptiles, frogs, fish and turtles. Marvel at the exotic plants. Experience an array of impressive insects and invertebrates from around the world. Valued at $100 Donated By Butterfly Gardens	$100
	“Jump Start Living Your Best Life” coaching package. Mini self-care workshop for 6 people to be held in a meeting room at the Union Club with the option of guests staying on for lunch or supper after the event. This is optional and not included in the package). “Best rest of your life coaching” by Sue Maitland, Life Coach. For over a decade, Sue has dedicated herself to guiding individual through transformative life transitions, empowering them with confidence and clarity to create a life that truly inspires them. Sue leveraged unique skills she developed as a resource manager, recruiter, client executive, project manager and sales expert in IT, into a new career helping others achieve their full potential. Her background with its emphasis on problem-solving and understanding diverse client needs, has proven invaluable in this new chapter. It allows her to connect with people on a deeper level, guiding them as they align their lives with their deepest desires and aspirations. Valued at $300 Donated By Sue Maitland	$300
	Ritual Nordic Spa: Private Cedar Suite Experience For 2 Guests. Duration 120 min. Private suite for 2 includes a deluxe cedar sauna and ambient soak tub. Bathing suits optional in the suite. Relax on our outdoor patio. Robe rental included. Valued at $280 Donated By Ritual Nordic Spa	$280
	Compass Mobile Massage Relax and rejuvenate with a 60-minute mobile massage! Our skilled massage providers bring professional, therapeutic massage right to your home, creating a spa-like experience in your own space. Bid now for your chance to enjoy deep relaxation while supporting a great cause! Compass Massage Therapy is the result of an award-winning mother-daughter team who are passionate about providing accessible health care and giving back to our community. They offer registered massage therapy, relaxation massage and corporate wellness programs. Valued at $120 Donated By Compass Mobile Massage	$120
	Prince of Whales sunset whale watching tour for 2 Ease into the evening aboard their luxury catamaran, Salish Sea Eclipse, as you depart Victoria’s scenic Inner Harbour in search of marine wildlife. A photographer’s favourite and a relaxing way to end the day as the sun sets over the Salish sea. 3+ hours. Valid May 16th – Sept 21st 2025. Valued at $338 Donated By Prince of Whales	$338
	In-home fitness assessment & 4 sessions gift certificate In Motion Fitness instructor, Ann Marie McCaffery, is donating an assessment and four sessions which retails for $625. The winning bidder will receive a gift certificate which allows the individual to purchase this $625 package for $300, a savings of $325 or just over 50 percent off retail value. Gift certificate for in-home (or in the Union Club fitness centre for members only) of a fitness assessment plus four 60-minute training sessions. The gift certificate is valid for 6 months (April to October) from the time of purchase. Fitness in your home must be within 20 minutes’ drive of the Union Club, 805 Gordon Street, Victoria, BC. Beyond this distance an additional travel free may apply or the training can take place in a mutually agreed upon location within the 20-minute drive. Ann Marie McCaffery has 30+ years of experience. She works with all fitness levels and specializes in posture correction, injury recovery, pre- and post-surgery training, and general wellness programs. She also offers outdoor training and walking programs. Every training package includes a comprehensive fitness assessment, a goal planning session, and any combination of training styles and services desired. Donated by Ann Marie Valued at $325 Donated By Ann Marie McCaffery	$325
	Langham Court Theatre 2 passes 2025-26 Season Gift certificate for two passes for Langham Court Theatre’s 2025-26 season which covers the cost of two adult tickets for all five shows. Langham Court Theatre is a charming surprise tucked away in the residential Rockland neighbourhood near the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and Lieutenant Governor’s residence. The theatre seats 175 patrons and offers a licensed lounge used at intermission and for receptions. Valued at $300 Donated By Langham Court Theatre	$300
	Pickle Pub Crawl for 4 people. The 3-hour tour includes: 3 harbour ferry rides, 4 restaurant stops, free appetizers with drink purchases, led by a fun and knowledgeable guide. The Pickle Pub Crawl around Victoria's Harbour offers a unique twist on the classic pub crawl experience. Set against the stunning backdrop of Victoria's picturesque harbour, this tour combines two iconic elements of the city: its vibrant pub scene and its charming ferry system. Participants embark on a leisurely journey hopping between waterfront pubs and bars, savouring local brews and delicious Victoria inspired cocktails along the way. What sets this crawl apart is the mode of transportation: instead of walking or driving between venues, attendees board charming harbour ferries to navigate the waters, enjoying scenic views of the city skyline and iconic landmarks. Donated by Hidden Victoria. Valued at $260 Donated By Hidden Victoria	$260
	Free Form Barber Studio, Three Exclusive Sessions “The Full Reset” - Experience the ultimate grooming and relaxation package with three personalized sessions with Jordan Richards, valued at $615 ($205 per appointment). Indulge in a premium haircut and rejuvenation experience designed to help you reset and unwind. Each session includes: expert haircut with wash and conditioning, beard and facial cleanse, beard trim with a full wet shave lineup (cheeks and neck) or a three-step facial rejuvenation process for non-beard clients, three-step facial rejuvenation process, hot stone temple massage, neck massage, & scalp massage, professional styling with a product of choice, steam treatment and hot towels for ultimate relaxation. This is more than just a haircut—this is a full reset, leaving you looking and feeling your best! Donated by Jordan, owner and barber at Free Form Barber Studio in Victoria, BC with 12 years of experience. Free Form Barber Studio is located at 532 1/2 - 11 Fisgard Street in Dragon Alley. Instagram @freeformbarber.studio Valued at $615 Donated By Free Form Barber Studio	$615
	Victoria Symphony 2 complimentary tickets Gift certificate for two tickets at “A” zone pricing to any concert* of your choosing in their 2025/26 season. With a mission “to inspire, educate, and captivate our community through the transformative power of music”, the VS is one of BC’s largest performing arts organizations. *excluding concerts marked as “Specials” (i.e. Films in Concert, Regional concerts at Qualicum Beach or Mary Winspear, and The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge). Donated by Victoria Symphony Valued at $168 Donated By Victoria Symphony	$168
	Three-hour painting workshop with Michelle Miller A gift certificate for a 3-hour painting workshop with international artist and instructor, Michelle Miller, in her beautifully centrally located studio in Rockland area of Victoria, BC. The workshop will include all materials. Michelle has taught for over 30 years from her studio in Victoria, as well as in Italy, France, Bali and Portugal. She holds a B.A. in art history, as well as a B.F.A. in visual arts with a triple major in painting, drawing & printmaking. Known for her engaging and hands-on teaching style, Michelle has built a loyal following of returning students. She takes pride in facilitating art projects while actively creating alongside her students, using demonstrations to bring concepts to life. Donated by Micelle Miller. Valued at $130 Donated By Michelle Miller	$130
	The Butchart Gardens admission for two adults. Complimentary admission for two. The Butchart Gardens, family owned and operated since 1904. Mrs. Robin Clarke, the great-granddaughter of Jennie Butchart and current owner of The Butchart Gardens, a 121-year-old world famous 55-acre display garden located in Brentwood Bay. Valued at $85 Donated By The Butchart Gardens	$85
	Belfry Theatre 2 complimentary tickets To any MainStage Series Production during 2025-2026 season. FROM ALASKA by Sébastien Harrisson translated by Leanna Brodie September 17—October 13 1939 by Jani Lauzon & Kaitlyn Riordan October 29—November 24 MOM’S THE WORD: Talkin’ Turkey by Jill Daum, Alison Kelly, Robin Nichols, Barbara Pollard & Deborah Williams December 03—December 22 BEHIND THE MOON by Anosh Irani February 04—March 02 IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND: The Songs of Gordon Lightfoot, created by Michael Shamata & Tobin Stokes April 22—May 18 Valued at $120 Donated By Belfry Theatre	$120
	Dance Victoria Voucher for two Category-A tickets to see Hung Dance (Taiwan) troupe, contemporary dance Birdy on November 14, 2025 at the Royal Theatre. ‘Hung’ symbolized the spirit of soaring freedom. BIRDY weaves Western mythology and Eastern traditions through stunning contemporary dance, set to an eclectic mix of electronic and Chinese classical music. Valued at $204 Donated By Dance Victoria	$204
	Ageless Living Wellness Centre Gift card & gift bag. Experience a Custom UltraFacial & Red Light Therapy. A medical-grade facial deeply cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates the skin - perfect for introducing aesthetic treatments and achieving a refreshed, revitalized complexion! Enhance your experience with a soothing jelly mask and a session on the red light therapy body mat, designed to promote relaxation, reduce inflammation, and support overall skin and body wellness. Plus a gift bag: with two products: Hale Derma and B5 Hydrating Gel. Valued at $350 Donated By Ageless Living Wellness Centre	$350
	Pacific Opera Victoria’s 2025/2026 Season 2 tickets Section A tickets to the performance of choice in the 25/26 season. THE TURN OF THE SCREW \| Benjamin Britten \| OCTOBER 22 – 28, 2025 Based on the novella by Henry James that tells the story of a young, inexperienced governess sent to a country house to care for two children, whom she is gradually convinced have been corrupted by the ghosts haunting the house. Can the children be saved, or is something even more sinister at play? TOSCA \| Giacomo Puccini \| FEBRUARY 18 – 24, 2026 Tosca is an emotional roller coaster – both timeless and timely. In a world where the very idea of truth is negotiated, how do we know to trust ourselves and stay true to our own truth? This co-production with Vancouver Opera of Puccini‘s richly romantic score is one of the composer’s finest works. ORPHEUS & EURYDICE \| Christoph Gluck\| APRIL 22 – 28, 2026 Based on the famous Greek myth of the musician Orpheus who conquers the spirits of hell using the power of music to bring his love back from the underworld. Welcoming back Victoria’s own Josh Lovell in the title role, this piece will be one of the first explorations of French Baroque in the company’s history. Value $370 - $398 Valued at $385 Donated By Pacific Opera Victoria	$385
	Whisky tasting for up to 10 people A bespoke whisky tasting for up to 10 people, led by Rick Sousa, President of the Victoria Single Malt Club. The successful bidder will work with Rick to curate a tasting of whiskies at a location of their choice and to their tastes. The whiskies included in the tasting may include selections from around the world, for example Scotland, Ireland, Canada, Taiwan and Japan, depending on the preference of the winning bidder. Valued at $400 Donated By Rick Sousa	$400
	Gavin Koh, Seniors Tech Tutor Areas covered--Victoria to North Saanich. One 90 minute private lesson for any of your devices. Valued at $90 Donated By Paul McKibben	$90
	Gavin Koh, Seniors Tech Tutor Areas covered--One 90 minute private lesson for any of your devices. Valued at $90 Donated By Paul McKibben	$90
	Bliss Spa and Wellness Ultimate Relaxation Treatment This treatment focuses your head, neck,a shoulders and tired feet. Start with a warm foot soak before moving into our heated bed. Enjoy a foot scrub removed with warm towels, followed by and extensive foot and leg massage and paraffin on your feet. While your feet are hydrating enjoy a head and neck and shoulder massage along with a face and scalp massage and a facial cleanse. An extremely relaxing treatment! 75 minutes Valued at $190 Donated By Drs. Morgan & Leah Hall	$190
	Tiny Paws Gift Certificate $100. Luxury dog & cat clothing, treats & food, dog & cat accessories. At 561 Johnson St. Unit 105 Victoria, BC. Paperbox Arcade Alley Valued at $100 Donated By Tiny Paws	$100
	MML on Johnson Lash Lift & Tint Gift Certificate for $95. Valued at $95 Donated By MML on Johnson	$95
	Kelly Hall Hairdresser - Shen Sanctuary A $70. gift certificate for a hair cut (woman or man). You will receive a personalized haircut experience tailored to your unique style and preference. Valued at $70 Donated By Shen Sanctuary for Hair	$70
	Lizzy Lee & Me. Diva For The Day For Two Besties! Package: Hair Cut, Ice Cream Manicure, Ice Cream pedicure, Sweet Cheeks Mini Facial, Party Up-do, Shimmery Make-up Application, Gourmet Lollipop and Faux Fur Purses for 2 Valued at $315 Donated By Lizzy Lee & Me Diva for the Day	$315
	Ballet Victoria Gift Certificate 2 Tickets, any seats for any Ballet Victoria performance for the 2025-2026 Season Valued at $200 Donated By Ballet Victoria	$200
	Heartwood and Co Gift Certificate This beauty salon offers services in hair, beauty, skin and bridal services. They have experts in hair, lashes and brows, facials, tanning. Valued at $200 Donated By Heartwood and Co	$200
	Skin Care Gift Basket from Dr. Anna “From prevention to enhancement, Dr. Anna offers individually curated skin care treatments specifically for you. Our mission is to educate and empower our clients to lead a healthy lifestyle.” Gift basket contains: Lip Balm, Vitamin C Serum, The Oil, The Face Wash, The Cream, Zinc Stick, Face Cloth, Carry Bag Valued at $350 Donated By Dr. Anna, Medical Aesthetics	$350
	Mother's Day Musical Garden Tour Gift Certificate approximate value: $90. Presented by the Victoria Conservatory of Music, Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11, 2025. 10:00am - 4:00pm Valued at $90 Donated By Dolores Todd	$90
Food
	de’lish gift certificates worth $100 de'lish has donated four $25 gift certificates. Located in South Bay at 677 St. Patrick Street, enjoy their coffee, baking, lunch, food to go, or take home dinners. An intimate encounter with food, whether it be lunch, the perfect espresso, tart or sweet home to die for, or food to go that nourishes the body and soul, de’lish caters to the senses. Valued at $100 Donated By de'lish	$100
	The Farmer's Daughter Fromagerie & Wine Bar Enjoy a $100 gift card at Sidney's inimitable go-to for a wine and cheese experience. Fromagerie, bistro, wine bar. Valued at $100 Donated By The Farmer's Daughter Fromagerie & Wine Bar	$100
	The Greek by Anatoli restaurant Enjoy a $200 gift card at any 4 of The Greek by Anatoli's Vancouver locations Instagram: THEGREEKBYANATOLI Valued at $200 Donated By The Greek by Anatoli	$200
	Just Matcha Tea Shop gift certificate Gift certificate and coupon for a hot or cold Bronze Matcha Drink. Located at the Pandora Street entrance to the world-famous Fan Tan Alley, the shop sells Matcha infused drinks, ice creams, desserts and treats, as well as Matcha products. Valued at $25 Donated By Just Matcha Tea Shop	$25
	Il Terrazzo Ristorante 4 Fifty Dollars Gift Certificates to be redeemed at Il Terrazzo Ristorante Valued at $200 Donated By Il Terrazzo Ristorante	$200
	Napa Cheese And Wine Picnic Basket List of basket items: Napa wicker picnic basket, bottle of Italian white wine, Salt Spring Island honey mead, water crackers, shelf stable Camembert cheese, dried apricots, dried Figs, cranberry Bar, honey sticks, mixed deluxe nuts, olives, Turron de almende on chocolate; blackberry, ginger & peach Canadian wild raspberry Balsamic. Valued at $250 Donated By Olive Oil Company	$250
	Martini Basket List of basket items: Gin, Dry Martini Vermouth, Serving Board Set, Martini Glasses, Ice Bucket, Tongs, Jigger, Shaker, Olive spoon and tray set, Olives, Mixed Nuts, Chocolate Wafers, Serviettes Value of $150 Valued at $150 Donated By Lois McCabe & Melanie Brown	$150
Gift Basket
	Garden Delights Basket Canadian wild flowers heavy cotton gardening apron Emily Carr Wild Flowers book Salt Spring Island honey wine – Mead Handmade paper picture frame with leaf Japanese flower vase "hope forever blossoming" Calendula dandelion body butter Hummingbird paper dinner napkins Cocktail napkins Sleep well lavender balm One of a kind cross stitch lavender sachet plus a basket (not shown) Valued at $100 Donated By Marilyn Denton	$100
	The Cowichan Gift Box Contains original hand-knit Cowichan tea cozy by Maude Joe, Grosche 350ml tea press, Cowichan Breakfast tea 125g tin, Minty Nettle - Gift Tin and perfect teaspoon. Anonymous donor Valued at $130 Donated By Anonymous	$130
Jewellery
	Necklace “Spiral on Lindsay” handmade fine silver “Spiral on Lindsay” is handmade fine silver spiral with patina suspended from the largest of the three fused and textured fine silver rings. These rings are joined to a sterling silver Rolo link chain with handmade sterling silver clasp. The blue patina symbolizes the ocean and the spiral is a sacred symbol that represents the journey and change of life as it unfolds. Necklace can be clasped in different rings for variety. Length approximately 19”. Bust not included. Valued at $228 Donated By Linda Rajotte	$228
	Haida Gwai Argillite necklace Hand carved argillite with abalone eyes, shell teeth, bone beads. Signed “SE 2021”. Purchased at Chrystal Cabin Gallery located in Tlell, Haida Gwai. ARGILLITE is a shale stone known as ‘Kwawhlahl’ among the Haida people, and they began carving it in response to the curio trade of the 1820s on the Haida Gwaii Islands. Today, Argillite continues to be protected and carved exclusively by the Haida and is considered one the most highly collectible artforms on the Pacific Northwest Coast. Valued at $400 Donated By Wendy Lovitt Warren	$400
	Necklace, stainless steel Stunning Stainless steel and silver necklace with magnetic clasp allowing you to wear it in a number of ways. As a necklace or a pendant. Can be used to dress up any outfit and matches with all colors and the perfect accessory to any ensemble. A must for those who can’t open those little clasps - Just pull apart and redesign! Valued at $150 Donated By Vivienne Jamieson	$150
	Francis Jewellers Amber Necklace Enhance your style with this stunning handcut amber necklace with five strands of meticulously hand carved beads. The warm golden hues of amber catch the light beautifully. Each bead has been carefully shaped and arranged to create a harmonious layered design that is both timeless and unique. Valued at $350 Donated By Francis Jewellers	$350
	Francis Jewellers. Zirconia Chandelier Pierced Earrings Add some glamour to your jewelry collection with these dazzling zirconia earrings. Designed to catch the light from every angle these earrings ,set in Stirling silver, feature brilliantly cut zirconia stones in an elegant cascading design. Lightweight, 3.25" in length Valued at $295 Donated By Francis Jewellers	$295
Wine
	Wine - Chateau d’Armailhac, 2015 Chateau d’Armailhac, Appellation Pauillac Contrôlée, Grand Cru Classe. Expert tasting note: (2015 vintage) "Medium to deep, darkly-pigmented, ruby-red in color. Aromas are of fresh cassis & slightly leafy notes. On the palate clean cedary oak dominates the blackcurrant fruit. The wine is of mid-weight with good acidity. Fine cedary tannins marry seamlessly with dark cherry fruit comprise the mid-palate the finish." Valued at $135 Donated By Dr. David Zaparinuk	$135
	6 bottles of French Wine These exciting wines have been carefully curated by a French & Spanish wine aficionado. Red Wines L’Oratoire des Papes, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 2021 La Cote Sauvage, Cairanne, Boutinat, Rhone, 2021 Morgon, Canon, Michael Guignier , 2022 Les Meysonniers, Crozes-Hermitage, M. Chapoutier, 2022 White Wine Chablis, Willian Fevre, Champs Royal, 2022 Chateau de Varennes, Savennieres, Chenin,2022 Valued at $292 Donated By David and Jill Buchan	$292
	6 bottles of Spanish Wine These exciting wines have been carefully curated by a Spanish and French wine aficionado. Red wine Portia, Roble, Ribera Del Duero, 2022 Izade, Larrosa, Grenache,Rioja, 2021 Petalos, Biero, Descendientes De J. Palacios, 2020 Muga Reserva, Rioja, Bodegas Munga L.L., 2020 Era Costanna, Rioja Reserva, 2019 Els Pics, Priorat, Bodegas Mas Alta S.A., 2021 Valued at $230 Donated By David and Jill Buchan	$230
	Côtes du Vivrais 3 bottles, Rhone, Grenache Blanc, produced by Vignerons Ardechois.Released through the Opimian Club. It has a light-yellow hue with medium intensity aromas of hay herbs, glue, almond/marzipan and tobacco leaf. It is dry with a lower-than-medium acidity, a medium-plus extract, a medium texture, a medium-plus body and a pleasant length and intensity. Valued at $110 Donated By Paul McKibben	$110
Flowers
	Flower arrangement & gift card Twyla Flower Farm & Floristry are donating a decadent vase and flower arrangement worth $150.00 which will be displayed at Art + Fare 8, plus a gift certificate of $85.00 for a hand tied bouquet which expires Nov 15th, 2025. Come visit us at 4351 Blenkinsop Road! 250-588-9558 Donated by Twyla Rusnak. Valued at $235 Donated By Twyla's Flower Farm and Floristry	$235
Other
	LA Limousines - Gift Certificate For all of those special occasions. Call this award winning limousine service 24/7 at 250-391-9000 Valued at $100 Donated By LA Limousines	$100
	Simply the Best - Collectors Stypen Up Pen Set (2) Collectors from the 70’s remember the Stypen Up pens? One Gray and One Pink pen with cartridges. Valued at $70 Donated By Simply the Best	$70
	Colonial Countertops Gift Certificate Family owned and locally fabricated since 1970. Nine showrooms and five fabrication facilities across BC and Alberta. Victoria Showroom is at 609 Alpha Street. Sales staff available for in home consultation. Valued at $2,000 Donated By Colonial Countertops	$2,000

Victoria Golf Club Social Membership

One year Social membership to the Victoria Golf Club. Skip the waiting line for a social membership.

The centre of activity at Victoria Golf Club is the Clubhouse - a picturesque structure that echoes tradition. The early 20th-century charm combines the 21st-century upgrades to provide the contemporary dining and Club services Members expect. For these reasons, we have many non-golfers who have joined the Club as Social Members.

Social functions are an integral part of VGC. Whether it be the Prime Rib Dinner, Mother’s Day Buffet, Canada Day Pancake Breakfast, or an elegant cocktail reception, the social calendar is busy with a variety of popular events. As a Social Member, you have access to the dining room, Macan’s pub, or the sun-soaked outdoor patio. The menus feature offerings that will thrill your taste buds, all prepared to order by our Executive Chef, Jason Dark and his talented staff.

Valued at $2,800

Donated By Terry Siklenka

$2,800

Let’s Create Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Eggs)!

Gather six people to paint pysanky, Ukrainian Easter eggs, a wonderful way to get creative as a family or group of friends by exploring this ancient wax-resist art form.
All supplies (eggs, wax, styluses, dyes, etc.) provided for six participants. The workshop leader can host the group in her Fairfield home or come to your Victoria location.
This activity is appropriate for children ages 7 and up. Adults must accompany minors (because of open flame and hot wax!). Yes, the eggs are raw (boiling the eggs affects how well the dye takes), and no, the eggs cannot be eaten afterward.
This workshop is priceless! Donated by Larissa Ciupka

Valued at $300

Donated By Larissa Ciupka

$300

Harlan House Ceramic, Celadon Glazed Porcelain Bowl

Harlan House is a potter who loves playing with fire. His work is classic, porcelain fired with glazes that last forever because they are inspired by very old traditions. His works of art can be found in museum and art gallery collections throughout the world.
Diameter ca. 14 1/8 in. [35.88 cm]
Signed on the back.
https://www.harlanhouse.com

Valued at $400

Donated By Anonymous

$400

Private home art installation by Karen Cooper

2 hours with Art Gallery of Greater Victoria's Art Rental and Sales Consultant, Karen Cooper, who can help you transform your space. An expert in art display and hanging, you will have fun and create a new look for your home. Do you have too many paintings, she can do a salon style wall? Are you tired of how things are currently hung, get a fresh look! Do you have new artwork to fit in with your current decor? Would you like to learn how to hang art?

Valued at $180

Donated By Karen Cooper

$180

Union Club 1 night stay and breakfast in luxury suite

Enjoy the Harbour View Suite at the Union Club of BC, with an à la carte breakfast for two in the morning. Gift certificate expires April 6, 2026. Some restrictions may apply.
(Yes there are two of these 1 night stays on offer for separate bids.)

Valued at $499

Donated By The Union Club of British Columbia

$499

Dinner for 8 at the Union Club of BC

Enjoy a 4-course dinner with wine for you and 7 guests in a private dining space at the Union Club of BC. Certificate expires August 31, 2025.

Valued at $1,800

Donated By The Union Club of British Columbia

$1,800

Private Suite at Save-on-Foods for Victoria Royals Game

An evening in the Union Club’s private luxury suite at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre to view a Victoria Royals Home Game. The suite can accommodate up to 10 people. Valid for the 2025-2026 season.

Valued at $399

Donated By The Union Club of British Columbia

$399

Union Club 1 night stay and breakfast in luxury suite

Enjoy the Harbour View Suite at the Union Club of BC, with an à la carte breakfast for two in the morning. Gift certificate expires April 6, 2026. Some restrictions may apply.
(Yes there are two of these 1 night stays on offer for separate bids.)

Valued at $499

Donated By The Union Club of British Columbia

$499

Photo of Martha Graham by Barbara Morgan, "Kick"

Black & white, quadripoint gravure printed on 10 lb. white stock, size: 18” x 23 3/8”. Signed by the photographer and dated in pencil 1940 lower right. Very good condition. Unframed. Appraisal included.
This iconic photograph by Barbara Morgan (1900-1992) of "Martha Graham, Letter to the World" was originally taken in 1940. The collaboration between photographer Barbara Morgan and Martha Graham, the leading modern dancer started in 1935 during the Great Depression in New York City. This collaboration would last the next six decades. The "kick" was perhaps one of the most iconic photographs that captured a rapturous moment and defined both artists aesthetics at its pinnacle.

Valued at $900

Donated By Ellen Lyons

$900

The Vancouver Club, one night stay & parking

The gift card is valid from January to April and October to December 2025 and includes complimentary gated parking. Founded in 1889, the Club was the first private club in the city and, to this day, remains a nexus between Vancouver's rich past and its vibrant future. The Vancouver Club, is located at 915 W Hastings St, Vancouver

Valued at $450

Donated By The Vancouver Club

$450

2025 Rifflandia Festival Family Pass

Family pack of 2 Super Passes & 2 Kids Passes

Rifflandia Festival 2025 will be held Sept. 12-14th.

Established in 2008, Rifflandia is one of the longest running Large-scale music and arts festivals in Western Canada.

This year's lineup to be announced.

This lot includes a carry bag with T, sweatshirt and hat included.

Electronic passes will be emailed to winner.

Valued at $850

Donated By Riffflandia Festival

$850

Magnolia Hotel & Spa Gift Certificate

One night stay in an upgraded deluxe King or Diamond King City View, and $150 for dining in the Courtney Room.
Includes Valet parking for 1 vehicle, full hot breakfast for two. Wi-Fi & local calls.
Valid through December 30, 2026.

Valued at $750

Donated By Leslie Duncan

$750

Gourmet Lunch & Garden Tour For Six

A sumptuous gourmet lunch with wine served in an enchanting Uplands garden setting.

Valued at $500

Donated By Barb Vucko & Shirley Hunter

$500

Art Vault Tour for 5 people

Bring 4 friends and enjoy a personal tour of the AGGV art vault with Director of Collections and Facilities, Stephen Topfer

Valued at $500

Donated By Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

$500

Private Curator Tour Asian Art Permanent Exhibition

Bring 9 friends for a private Curator’s Tour of the Asian Art Permanent Exhibition with Dr. Heng Wu, Curator of Asian Art.

Valued at $500

Donated By Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

$500

Private Curator Tour of A View From Here

Bring 9 friends and enjoy a private Curator’s Tour of A View From Here with Steven McNeil, Chief Curator & Director of Collections and Exhibitions

Valued at $500

Donated By Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

$500

ARTemis driftwood sculpture by Tanya Bub

Local eco-artist, Tanya wrote “ARTemis the foot archer is the embodiment of determination, mental focus and physical prowess. I intentionally selected a pose that would be very difficult to represent to test the limits of my own abilities. ARTemis is both visually and physically balanced and can stand entirely unsupported, very challenging with a top-heavy, asymmetrical “bipedal” sculpture made of materials of varying density and weight. I think it very likely that she is singular in being the only foot archer made from driftwood in the world and may well remain so. Her uniqueness and her act of exceptional physicality is a testament to the capabilities of the human spirit.”

ARTemis is made of driftwood collected by the artist along the beaches of Vancouver Island and assembled with a custom mortar made of wood glue and handmade paper. The wood echoes the bone, sinew and muscle of the human body underscoring our own connection to the natural world. The piece can be displayed indoors or in a covered outdoor space.

Dimensions: 7’ (with chair) x 5” x 16”. She is approximately 48” without the chair.

Valued at $3,900

Donated By Tanya Bub

$3,900

Bentley Le Baron ceramic plate & metal stand

Marine themed ceramic charger plate and metal stand from by artist Bentley Le Baron from Denman Island. Bentley is an artist featured on the Salish Sea Market nestled in the small village of Bowser, on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island. Diameter 15"

Valued at $125

Donated By Donna de Haan

$125

“Waiting for Mother” Morgan Warren signed print

Pender Island artist, M. Morgan Warren’s signed limited edition fine art reproduction of young stellar jays on dogwood, title “Waiting for Mother” print 60/200. Framed dimensions 18 ¼” x 17 1/3” www.morganwarren.com

Valued at $200

Donated By Kerri Gibson

$200

Edythe Hembroff-Schleicher collection

13 pieces. Three "5 Minute Sketches/Croquis Class/Paris 1966", signed Edythe Hembroff-Schleicher, 35.3 x 35 cm, matted 50.8 x 38.1 cm, unframed.
Six figural sketches, some dated '29, oil still life on paper. Four watercolour sketches, varying sizes.
Out of print book by Edythe, Emily Carr: The Untold Story (1978).
Edythe Hembroff-Scheicher (1906-1994) was a Victoria painter and writer. She studied art in Paris, travelled widely and became a good friend of Emily Carr (and her only sketching partner). Edythe was a Provincial Consultant on Emily Carr.

Valued at $300

Donated By Andy Stephenson

$300

Indigenous painted wood rattle on stand

Rattle:painted carved wood by Don Alfred, Alert Bay
Purchased on a Gallery Associates tour in September 2018 led Kerry Mason, this carved wood, clam shaped, hand-painted rattle sits on a wooden stand. The rattle is painted on both sides. Dimensions are rattle width 10 cm x 9.5 cm, stand width 12 cm x 9.5 cm with thin strips of wood decoration.

Kwakwaka’wakw (Kwak̕wala Speaking People) artist Don Alfred was born in 1956. He was raised in Alert Bay, British Columbia. He is a member of the ‘Namgis (Alert Bay) First Nation and started carving in 1995; producing small wooden plaques, finely detailed and exquisitely painted. Since then he has moved on to larger pieces such as carved coffee tables with abalone inlay and masks. Don’s early influences include Beau Dick, Vincent Shaughnessy, Don Svanvik and Bruce Alfred, which is evident from his style of carving. His work is sold at the U’mista Cultural Centre and by private commission.

Valued at $200

Donated By Wendy Lovitt Warren

$200

“Me & My Shadow” wood carving by Bruce Schneider.

Folk art, approximately 20" high x 20" long. Inspired by the notion of Good Angel/Bad Angel or The Battle of Light Over Dark. Note, the good angel is winning!

Self-taught wood carver local artist Bruce Schneider (1949 – 2020) developed quite a following in Victoria in the 1990s. Many front porches featured his whirly gigs, which were sometimes done as caricatures of the homeowner. Bruce was also a skilled calligrapher and in his later years was known to haunt the thrift stores in Sidney for small items to feature in his miniature shadow boxes.

Three Penny Publishing have a 2 minute film on YouTube The mythical folk art of Bruce Schneider

Valued at $165

Donated By Pieta VanDyke

$165

Green Slumped Glass Plate by Pauline Olesen

The artist Pauline Olesen lives on Piers Island and started working with glass 20 years ago. This green glass plate measures 14". Glass creates wonderful surprises with each change of light. Pauline's work is featured at Russell Nursery, Butchart Gardens, The Gallery at Mattick’s Farm, Rococo Violin Shop in Chemainus and Piers Island Gallery.
https://www.paulineolesen.com

Valued at $300

Donated By Donna de Haan

$300

BJ Hancock “Listening” acrylic, 2023

Acrylic painting 24 x 24 ½” by Gage Gallery artist, Beverley Hancock, an expressionist, figurative, portrait artist. Painting instinctively and intuitively, rarely drawing before painting she often changes directions mid-stream, always happy for the surprises that are gifted her when paint collides with canvas. She explores human connection and the emotions that connect us She is driven by curiosity as to how to convey feelings and connect with others on an emotional level through her art.

Valued at $200

Donated By Gage Gallery Arts Collective

$200

Margo Cooper, “Seek Peace”

Painting 24x24”. Margo is now the most senior member of the Gage Artists Collective and continues to be very active on the Board of Directors and the Membership Committee. “My method is to begin with layers of colour, applied straight from the tube in combinations of 2 or more at the same time. The mixing happens on the canvas. Various textures and patterns are created by the scraping action of the tool and paint over paint. Once that layer is down, I go in with a brush and create my images with white paint by “removing” what I don’t want, very much like a sculptor removing the material around their subject. The number of white layers varies – completely or only partially obscuring what’s below. Images may be enhanced by scratching into the paint or defining outlines with coloured pencils. This way of working satisfies my urge to sculpt and there is almost always a figurative element, sometimes quite hidden, in my paintings.”

Valued at $150

Donated By Gage Gallery Arts Collective

$150

Blue Patio by Jose Antonio Valverde-Alcalde

Framed numbered & signed print 1/175, size 16"x12", framed dimensions 24"x19". Original is giclée art. Jose Antonio Valverde-Alcalde made his home in the seaside village of Chester, Nova Scotia. He specialized in original paintings incorporating a Mediterranean aesthetic of color into a variety of subjects. Born and raised in Spain, Valverde-Alcalde moved to Canada in the 1960s, settling in Nova Scotia in 1971. He died in 2018.
Valverde-Alcalde's work is collected around the world. His work can be found in the home of King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain, the Spanish embassies in Ottawa and Copenhagen, Denmark, the National Library of Canada, the Nova Scotia Art Bank and many more.

Valued at $400

Donated By Valerie York

$400

Edythe Hembroff-Schleicher framed nudes & book

This rare auction item is a framed "5 Minute Blue Sketch/Croquis Class/Paris 1966", signed by Edythe Hembroff-Schleicher, 35.3 x 35 cm, matted 50.8 x 38.1 cm. Plus an out-of-print book: Emily Carr: The Untold Story.
Edythe Hembroff-Schleicher (1906-1994) was a painter and writer from Victoria. She studied art in Paris, travelled widely and became a good friend of Emily Carr (and her only sketching partner)

Valued at $300

Donated By Andy Stephenson

$300

Musebook, Robin Skelton & Herbert Siebner, 1972

Published by The Pharos Press, Victoria, 1972, first edition, 1st printing, 63 pages.

This rare out of print soft cover book has 25 Herbert Siebner black & white drawings and prints accompanied poems by Robin Skelton (1925 –1997) who was a nationally acclaimed British-Canadian academic, writer, poet, and anthologist. Siebner (1925-2003) held a one-man show at the AGGV in 1955 and in 1956 he won the Canadian National Award in Graphic Arts. He was a founding member of the Limners.The soft cover is repaired. The rest of the book is in excellent condition. Abe books is selling the same book in “good condition” for $75. This is a great opportunity for a collector of Siebner’s art.

Valued at $50

Donated By Wendy Lovitt Warren

$50

New Poppies by Nasser Shojania

Acrylic on canvas measuring 18” x 36”, unframed
Born in Iran in 1930, Nasser attended medical school in Tehran. He married Mitra, started a family, then moved to Winnipeg in 1965 to complete his medical Residency. Staying in Canada, they moved to Victoria where he worked in the Pathology Departments at Victoria General and Victoria Jubilee Hospitals as a dermatopathologist until he retired at 75. A true renaissance man, he was also an artist, poet, and writer. He passed away June 9, 2024.

Valued at $60

Donated By Anonymous *

$60

Trees in a gold painted frame by Nasser Shojania

Acrylic on canvas measuring 41” x 29”
Acrylic on canvas measuring 18” x 36”, unframed
Born in Iran in 1930, Nasser attended medical school in Tehran. He married Mitra, started a family, then moved to Winnipeg in 1965 to complete his medical Residency. Staying in Canada, they moved to Victoria where he worked in the Pathology Departments at Victoria General and Victoria Jubilee Hospitals as a dermatopathologist until he retired at 75. A true renaissance man, he was also an artist, poet, and writer. He passed away June 9, 2024.

Valued at $100

Donated By Anonymous *

$100

Isamu Akino impression from Elza Lovitt Mayhew’s sculpture

This piece was a gift from the artist, Elza Lovitt Mayhew to her niece, who had watched well-known Japanese artist, Isamu Akino (1935-2011) prepare the piece using rice paper he brought from Japan, laid on the sculpture “Spirit”.

It is signed “impressist Isamu” and “Elza sculptist”. In original frame which measures 14” x 14”, depth 2 ¼”. The paper backing on the frame is torn, so one can see it is dated and named, From “Spirit” 1963.

Elza Lovitt Mayhew (1916 – 2004) is perhaps one of Canada's best-known sculptors from the modernist period.

Valued at $200

Donated By Wendy Lovitt Warren

$200

Horse Head Garden art sculpture by Dave Warnock

Calling all horse lovers! This handmade unique design is on a repurposed shovel. Dave’s works of art sell at Brentwood Bay Village Emporium and The Butchart Gardens.
Donated by Dave Warnock, Design West Plasma Art

Valued at $150

Donated By Dave Warnock

$150

Nita Forrest Serigraph: Maternal Scene, #25/50

Approx 9" X 16", Frame 15" X 23"

Nita Forrest was a member of the Point Group and the Limners Society. She owned a couple of galleries from 1966 to 1972. Through these she did much to advance and develop a vibrant Victoria art community.

She studied with Herbert Siebner and acknowledged Maxwell Bates and Richard Ciccimarra as being major influences on her work.

Valued at $200

Donated By Paul McKibben

$200

Lionel Thomas: Nocturnal Man

Mixed water colour and charcoal
Approx 14"X16", Frame 26"X28"

Lionel Thomas (1915-2005) took inspiration for this work from Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange.

Lionel was a prominent painter, draftsman, muralist, designer, sculptor, printmaker and educator. He often worked with his wife, Pat nee Simmons, to create artworks to adorn architectural landmarks in Vancouver and elsewhere. He taught for almost four decades at the Vancouver School of Art, (now the Emily Carr University of Art and Design) and then at UBC.

Valued at $500

Donated By Paul McKibben

$500

Judy Ross Wallhanging: Life's Pieces in a Blue Quilt 2013

41" across top X 57" down

An entirely hand quilted wall hanging by Judy Ross who now resides in Point Roberts, a retired academic and an incredibly talented artist.

https://judywrossblog.wordpress.com

Valued at $500

Donated By Paul McKibben

$500

Ronald David Thompson:

Ronald David Thompson, Canadian, (1942-2008)
Floral Still Life
Lithograph
30"X21",
Frame 41"X33"

Valued at $300

Donated By Allison Weir

$300

M. Morgan Warren: Little August Visitors

AP VI of X only limited edition fine art reproductions, with 15 Artist Inscribed Proofs and 10 Remarqués only.

Prints each measure 7.5"X5", Framed 24.5"X14"

M. Morgan Warren lives and maintains a working studio on Pender Island. Through her highly detailed, realistic watercolours of birds and animals, she strives to give viewers of her work special glimpse into the hidden lives of her subjects. During the last thirty-five years she has made an in-depth study of the fauna and flora of this region, recording her observations in hundreds of photographs, studies, and notes.

www.morganwarren.com

Valued at $300

Donated By Anonymous

$300

Six Art Books/Catalogues from the AGGV Gift Shop

-Anna Banana: 45 Years of Fooling Around with A. Banana, edited by Michelle Jacques, AGGV

-In The Present Moment Buddhism, Contemporary Art, And Social Practice, AGGV

-Carole Sabiston: Everything Below All Of The Above, Patricia Bovey, Michelle Jacques, AGGV

-Vision Into Reality, AGGV Early Years, 1951-1973 Mary Jo Hughes, Michael Morris, Barry Till

-Blue+White, From the AGGV Collection

-William Kurelek | The Messenger, AGGV.AGH, WAG
www.kurelek.ca

Valued at $150

Donated By AGGV Gift Shop

$150

Donna Anderson: Sky Gathered Again

Acrylic mixed media on canvas
36"X24"

Donna Anderson is a well known Victoria entrepreneur who owned a highly successful women's fashion store for many years. Now Donna has moved into painting and photography.

Valued at $895

Donated By Donna Anderson Studio

$895

Carved Bird on Rock

Exotic Parrota Wood on Jordan River Rock

Parota or Elephant-ear Tree, is a species of flowering tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from central Mexico south to northern Brazil (Roraima) and Venezuela.

Valued at $275

Donated By D & G Creative

$275

Jacket by Pieta VanDyke

“Sparklings” is a one-of-kind, handcrafted crop jacket.
size - Women's size 12-14
medium - cotton blend fabric, cotton and synthetic embellishments

Pieta VanDyke learned her sewing skills from her mother, who was trained as a milliner. Pieta has mastered embroidery and quilting and is now primarily making jackets, using her stash of vintage fabrics, lace and tablecloths.

Valued at $195

Donated By Pieta VanDyke

$195

Moden Boutique gift card - women's clothes

Moden is a women's clothing store located in Sidney.
Check them out online https://www.modenboutique.com

Valued at $250

Donated By Moden Boutique

$250

Moden Men's gift card

Gift card for $150 for Moden Men's clothing shop in Sidney. Check out online site https://modenmens.com

Valued at $150

Donated By Moden Men's

$150

Straith's Fine Clothing Gift Certificate

A gift certificate for $500.

Gentlemen's fine clothing, sportswear and accessories.

St. Andrews Square, 110-735 Yates Street, Victoria

Valued at $500

Donated By Straith's Fine Clothing

$500

The Applebnb Garden Suite 2 nights accomm

2 nights accommodation at The Applebnb Garden Suite during the off-season months: October, November, January, February, March.

This spacious suite features a King "Logan & Cove" bed, soft white linens, full kitchenette, tea/coffee, an extra mattress, and a private garden patio with propane BBQ.

Perfectly located on West Coast Road - halfway between Sooke and the best local beaches. A small beach just a 5-minute walk away. Your West Coast experience by the sea awaits.
Donated by Andrew Appleby
Winner to contact us at: rentals@applebnb.ca

Valued at $477

Donated By Andrew Appleby

$477

Victoria Butterfly Gardens “Fun One-Day” 5 guests

Victoria Butterfly Gardens “Fun One-Day” pass for up to 5 guests. The gardens offer a unique opportunity for people of all ages to experience the beauty and curiosity of a tropical jungle up close. Meet their huge collection of butterflies, birds, reptiles, frogs, fish and turtles. Marvel at the exotic plants. Experience an array of impressive insects and invertebrates from around the world.

Valued at $100

Donated By Butterfly Gardens

$100

“Jump Start Living Your Best Life” coaching package.

Mini self-care workshop for 6 people to be held in a meeting room at the Union Club with the option of guests staying on for lunch or supper after the event. This is optional and not included in the package).

“Best rest of your life coaching” by Sue Maitland, Life Coach. For over a decade, Sue has dedicated herself to guiding individual through transformative life transitions, empowering them with confidence and clarity to create a life that truly inspires them.
Sue leveraged unique skills she developed as a resource manager, recruiter, client executive, project manager and sales expert in IT, into a new career helping others achieve their full potential. Her background with its emphasis on problem-solving and understanding diverse client needs, has proven invaluable in this new chapter. It allows her to connect with people on a deeper level, guiding them as they align their lives with their deepest desires and aspirations.

Valued at $300

Donated By Sue Maitland

$300

Ritual Nordic Spa: Private Cedar Suite Experience

For 2 Guests. Duration 120 min. Private suite for 2 includes a deluxe cedar sauna and ambient soak tub. Bathing suits optional in the suite. Relax on our outdoor patio. Robe rental included.

Valued at $280

Donated By Ritual Nordic Spa

$280

Compass Mobile Massage

Relax and rejuvenate with a 60-minute mobile massage! Our skilled massage providers bring professional, therapeutic massage right to your home, creating a spa-like experience in your own space. Bid now for your chance to enjoy deep relaxation while supporting a great cause!

Compass Massage Therapy is the result of an award-winning mother-daughter team who are passionate about providing accessible health care and giving back to our community. They offer registered massage therapy, relaxation massage and corporate wellness programs.

Valued at $120

Donated By Compass Mobile Massage

$120

Prince of Whales sunset whale watching tour for 2

Ease into the evening aboard their luxury catamaran, Salish Sea Eclipse, as you depart Victoria’s scenic Inner Harbour in search of marine wildlife. A photographer’s favourite and a relaxing way to end the day as the sun sets over the Salish sea. 3+ hours. Valid May 16th – Sept 21st 2025.

Valued at $338

Donated By Prince of Whales

$338

In-home fitness assessment & 4 sessions gift certificate

In Motion Fitness instructor, Ann Marie McCaffery, is donating an assessment and four sessions which retails for $625. The winning bidder will receive a gift certificate which allows the individual to purchase this $625 package for $300, a savings of $325 or just over 50 percent off retail value.

Gift certificate for in-home (or in the Union Club fitness centre for members only) of a fitness assessment plus four 60-minute training sessions. The gift certificate is valid for 6 months (April to October) from the time of purchase. Fitness in your home must be within 20 minutes’ drive of the Union Club, 805 Gordon Street, Victoria, BC. Beyond this distance an additional travel free may apply or the training can take place in a mutually agreed upon location within the 20-minute drive.

Ann Marie McCaffery has 30+ years of experience. She works with all fitness levels and specializes in posture correction, injury recovery, pre- and post-surgery training, and general wellness programs. She also offers outdoor training and walking programs. Every training package includes a comprehensive fitness assessment, a goal planning session, and any combination of training styles and services desired. Donated by Ann Marie

Valued at $325

Donated By Ann Marie McCaffery

$325

Langham Court Theatre 2 passes 2025-26 Season

Gift certificate for two passes for Langham Court Theatre’s 2025-26 season which covers the cost of two adult tickets for all five shows.

Langham Court Theatre is a charming surprise tucked away in the residential Rockland neighbourhood near the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria and Lieutenant Governor’s residence. The theatre seats 175 patrons and offers a licensed lounge used at intermission and for receptions.

Valued at $300

Donated By Langham Court Theatre

$300

Pickle Pub Crawl for 4 people.

The 3-hour tour includes: 3 harbour ferry rides, 4 restaurant stops, free appetizers with drink purchases, led by a fun and knowledgeable guide.
The Pickle Pub Crawl around Victoria's Harbour offers a unique twist on the classic pub crawl experience. Set against the stunning backdrop of Victoria's picturesque harbour, this tour combines two iconic elements of the city: its vibrant pub scene and its charming ferry system.
Participants embark on a leisurely journey hopping between waterfront pubs and bars, savouring local brews and delicious Victoria inspired cocktails along the way. What sets this crawl apart is the mode of transportation: instead of walking or driving between venues, attendees board charming harbour ferries to navigate the waters, enjoying scenic views of the city skyline and iconic landmarks. Donated by Hidden Victoria.

Valued at $260

Donated By Hidden Victoria

$260

Free Form Barber Studio, Three Exclusive Sessions

“The Full Reset” - Experience the ultimate grooming and relaxation package with three personalized sessions with Jordan Richards, valued at $615 ($205 per appointment).

Indulge in a premium haircut and rejuvenation experience designed to help you reset and unwind.
Each session includes: expert haircut with wash and conditioning, beard and facial cleanse, beard trim with a full wet shave lineup (cheeks and neck) or a three-step facial rejuvenation process for non-beard clients, three-step facial rejuvenation process, hot stone temple massage, neck massage, & scalp massage, professional styling with a product of choice, steam treatment and hot towels for ultimate relaxation. This is more than just a haircut—this is a full reset, leaving you looking and feeling your best!

Donated by Jordan, owner and barber at Free Form Barber Studio in Victoria, BC with 12 years of experience.
Free Form Barber Studio is located at 532 1/2 - 11 Fisgard Street in Dragon Alley.
Instagram @freeformbarber.studio

Valued at $615

Donated By Free Form Barber Studio

$615

Victoria Symphony 2 complimentary tickets

Gift certificate for two tickets at “A” zone pricing to any concert* of your choosing in their 2025/26 season. With a mission “to inspire, educate, and captivate our community through the transformative power of music”, the VS is one of BC’s largest performing arts organizations.
*excluding concerts marked as “Specials” (i.e. Films in Concert, Regional concerts at Qualicum Beach or Mary Winspear, and The Choir of King’s College, Cambridge).
Donated by Victoria Symphony

Valued at $168

Donated By Victoria Symphony

$168

Three-hour painting workshop with Michelle Miller

A gift certificate for a 3-hour painting workshop with international artist and instructor, Michelle Miller, in her beautifully centrally located studio in Rockland area of Victoria, BC. The workshop will include all materials.

Michelle has taught for over 30 years from her studio in Victoria, as well as in Italy, France, Bali and Portugal. She holds a B.A. in art history, as well as a B.F.A. in visual arts with a triple major in painting, drawing & printmaking.

Known for her engaging and hands-on teaching style, Michelle has built a loyal following of returning students. She takes pride in facilitating art projects while actively creating alongside her students, using demonstrations to bring concepts to life. Donated by Micelle Miller.

Valued at $130

Donated By Michelle Miller

$130

The Butchart Gardens admission for two adults.

Complimentary admission for two. The Butchart Gardens, family owned and operated since 1904. Mrs. Robin Clarke, the great-granddaughter of Jennie Butchart and current owner of The Butchart Gardens, a 121-year-old world famous 55-acre display garden located in Brentwood Bay.

Valued at $85

Donated By The Butchart Gardens

$85

Belfry Theatre 2 complimentary tickets

To any MainStage Series Production during 2025-2026 season.
FROM ALASKA by Sébastien Harrisson
translated by Leanna Brodie
September 17—October 13

1939 by Jani Lauzon & Kaitlyn Riordan
October 29—November 24

MOM’S THE WORD: Talkin’ Turkey
by Jill Daum, Alison Kelly, Robin Nichols,
Barbara Pollard & Deborah Williams
December 03—December 22

BEHIND THE MOON by Anosh Irani
February 04—March 02

IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND: The Songs of Gordon Lightfoot, created by Michael Shamata & Tobin Stokes
April 22—May 18

Valued at $120

Donated By Belfry Theatre

$120

Dance Victoria

Voucher for two Category-A tickets to see Hung Dance (Taiwan) troupe, contemporary dance Birdy on November 14, 2025 at the Royal Theatre. ‘Hung’ symbolized the spirit of soaring freedom. BIRDY weaves Western mythology and Eastern traditions through stunning contemporary dance, set to an eclectic mix of electronic and Chinese classical music.

Valued at $204

Donated By Dance Victoria

$204

Ageless Living Wellness Centre

Gift card & gift bag. Experience a Custom UltraFacial & Red Light Therapy. A medical-grade facial deeply cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates the skin - perfect for introducing aesthetic treatments and achieving a refreshed, revitalized complexion! Enhance your experience with a soothing jelly mask and a session on the red light therapy body mat, designed to promote relaxation, reduce inflammation, and support overall skin and body wellness. Plus a gift bag: with two products: Hale Derma and B5 Hydrating Gel.

Valued at $350

Donated By Ageless Living Wellness Centre

$350

Pacific Opera Victoria’s 2025/2026 Season 2 tickets

Section A tickets to the performance of choice in the 25/26 season.

THE TURN OF THE SCREW | Benjamin Britten | OCTOBER 22 – 28, 2025
Based on the novella by Henry James that tells the story of a young, inexperienced governess sent to a country house to care for two children, whom she is gradually convinced have been corrupted by the ghosts haunting the house. Can the children be saved, or is something even more sinister at play?

TOSCA | Giacomo Puccini | FEBRUARY 18 – 24, 2026
Tosca is an emotional roller coaster – both timeless and timely. In a world where the very idea of truth is negotiated, how do we know to trust ourselves and stay true to our own truth? This co-production with Vancouver Opera of Puccini‘s richly romantic score is one of the composer’s finest works.

ORPHEUS & EURYDICE | Christoph Gluck| APRIL 22 – 28, 2026
Based on the famous Greek myth of the musician Orpheus who conquers the spirits of hell using the power of music to bring his love back from the underworld. Welcoming back Victoria’s own Josh Lovell in the title role, this piece will be one of the first explorations of French Baroque in the company’s history.
Value $370 - $398

Valued at $385

Donated By Pacific Opera Victoria

$385

Whisky tasting for up to 10 people

A bespoke whisky tasting for up to 10 people, led by Rick Sousa, President of the Victoria Single Malt Club. The successful bidder will work with Rick to curate a tasting of whiskies at a location of their choice and to their tastes. The whiskies included in the tasting may include selections from around the world, for example Scotland, Ireland, Canada, Taiwan and Japan, depending on the preference of the winning bidder.

Valued at $400

Donated By Rick Sousa

$400

Gavin Koh, Seniors Tech Tutor

Areas covered--Victoria to North Saanich.

One 90 minute private lesson for any of your devices.

Valued at $90

Donated By Paul McKibben

$90

Gavin Koh, Seniors Tech Tutor

Areas covered--One 90 minute private lesson for any of your devices.

Valued at $90

Donated By Paul McKibben

$90

Bliss Spa and Wellness

Ultimate Relaxation Treatment
This treatment focuses your head, neck,a
shoulders and tired feet.
Start with a warm foot soak before moving into our heated bed. Enjoy a foot scrub removed with warm towels, followed by and extensive foot and leg massage and paraffin on your feet. While your feet are hydrating enjoy a head and neck and shoulder massage along with a face and scalp massage and a facial cleanse. An extremely relaxing treatment!
75 minutes

Valued at $190

Donated By Drs. Morgan & Leah Hall

$190

Tiny Paws Gift Certificate $100.

Luxury dog & cat clothing, treats & food, dog & cat accessories.
At 561 Johnson St. Unit 105 Victoria, BC. Paperbox Arcade Alley

Valued at $100

Donated By Tiny Paws

$100

MML on Johnson Lash Lift & Tint

Gift Certificate for $95.

Valued at $95

Donated By MML on Johnson

$95

Kelly Hall Hairdresser - Shen Sanctuary

A $70. gift certificate for a hair cut (woman or man). You will receive a personalized haircut experience tailored to your unique style and preference.

Valued at $70

Donated By Shen Sanctuary for Hair

$70

Lizzy Lee & Me.

Diva For The Day For Two Besties!

Package: Hair Cut, Ice Cream Manicure, Ice Cream pedicure, Sweet Cheeks Mini Facial, Party Up-do,
Shimmery Make-up Application, Gourmet Lollipop and Faux Fur Purses for 2

Valued at $315

Donated By Lizzy Lee & Me Diva for the Day

$315

Ballet Victoria Gift Certificate

2 Tickets, any seats for any Ballet Victoria performance for the 2025-2026 Season

Valued at $200

Donated By Ballet Victoria

$200

Heartwood and Co Gift Certificate

This beauty salon offers services in hair, beauty, skin and bridal services. They have experts in hair, lashes and brows, facials, tanning.

Valued at $200

Donated By Heartwood and Co

$200

Skin Care Gift Basket from Dr. Anna

“From prevention to enhancement, Dr. Anna offers individually curated skin care treatments specifically for you. Our mission is to educate and empower our clients to lead a healthy lifestyle.” Gift basket contains:
Lip Balm, Vitamin C Serum, The Oil, The Face Wash, The Cream, Zinc Stick, Face Cloth, Carry Bag

Valued at $350

Donated By Dr. Anna, Medical Aesthetics

$350

Mother's Day Musical Garden Tour

Gift Certificate approximate value: $90.
Presented by the Victoria Conservatory of Music,
Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11, 2025.
10:00am - 4:00pm

Valued at $90

Donated By Dolores Todd

$90

de’lish gift certificates worth $100

de'lish has donated four $25 gift certificates. Located in South Bay at 677 St. Patrick Street, enjoy their coffee, baking, lunch, food to go, or take home dinners. An intimate encounter with food, whether it be lunch, the perfect espresso, tart or sweet home to die for, or food to go that nourishes the body and soul, de’lish caters to the senses.

Valued at $100

Donated By de'lish

$100

The Farmer's Daughter Fromagerie & Wine Bar

Enjoy a $100 gift card at Sidney's inimitable go-to for a wine and cheese experience.
Fromagerie, bistro, wine bar.

Valued at $100

Donated By The Farmer's Daughter Fromagerie & Wine Bar

$100

The Greek by Anatoli restaurant

Enjoy a $200 gift card at any 4 of The Greek by Anatoli's Vancouver locations
Instagram: THEGREEKBYANATOLI

Valued at $200

Donated By The Greek by Anatoli

$200

Just Matcha Tea Shop gift certificate

Gift certificate and coupon for a hot or cold Bronze Matcha Drink. Located at the Pandora Street entrance to the world-famous Fan Tan Alley, the shop sells Matcha infused drinks, ice creams, desserts and treats, as well as Matcha products.

Valued at $25

Donated By Just Matcha Tea Shop

$25

Il Terrazzo Ristorante

4 Fifty Dollars Gift Certificates
to be redeemed at Il Terrazzo Ristorante

Valued at $200

Donated By Il Terrazzo Ristorante

$200

Napa Cheese And Wine Picnic Basket

List of basket items: Napa wicker picnic basket, bottle of Italian white wine, Salt Spring Island honey mead, water crackers, shelf stable Camembert cheese, dried apricots, dried Figs, cranberry Bar, honey sticks, mixed deluxe nuts, olives, Turron de almende on chocolate; blackberry, ginger & peach Canadian wild raspberry Balsamic.

Valued at $250

Donated By Olive Oil Company

$250

Martini Basket

List of basket items: Gin, Dry Martini Vermouth, Serving Board Set, Martini Glasses, Ice Bucket, Tongs, Jigger, Shaker, Olive spoon and tray set, Olives, Mixed Nuts, Chocolate Wafers, Serviettes
Value of $150

Valued at $150

Donated By Lois McCabe & Melanie Brown

$150

Garden Delights Basket

Canadian wild flowers heavy cotton gardening apron
Emily Carr Wild Flowers book
Salt Spring Island honey wine – Mead
Handmade paper picture frame with leaf
Japanese flower vase "hope forever blossoming"
Calendula dandelion body butter
Hummingbird paper dinner napkins
Cocktail napkins
Sleep well lavender balm
One of a kind cross stitch lavender sachet
plus a basket (not shown)

Valued at $100

Donated By Marilyn Denton

$100

The Cowichan Gift Box

Contains original hand-knit Cowichan tea cozy by Maude Joe, Grosche 350ml tea press, Cowichan Breakfast tea 125g tin, Minty Nettle - Gift Tin and perfect teaspoon.
Anonymous donor

Valued at $130

Donated By Anonymous

$130

Necklace “Spiral on Lindsay” handmade fine silver

“Spiral on Lindsay” is handmade fine silver spiral with patina suspended from the largest of the three fused and textured fine silver rings. These rings are joined to a sterling silver Rolo link chain with handmade sterling silver clasp. The blue patina symbolizes the ocean and the spiral is a sacred symbol that represents the journey and change of life as it unfolds.
Necklace can be clasped in different rings for variety. Length approximately 19”.
Bust not included.

Valued at $228

Donated By Linda Rajotte

$228

Haida Gwai Argillite necklace

Hand carved argillite with abalone eyes, shell teeth, bone beads. Signed “SE 2021”. Purchased at Chrystal Cabin Gallery located in Tlell, Haida Gwai.

ARGILLITE is a shale stone known as ‘Kwawhlahl’ among the Haida people, and they began carving it in response to the curio trade of the 1820s on the Haida Gwaii Islands. Today, Argillite continues to be protected and carved exclusively by the Haida and is considered one the most highly collectible artforms on the Pacific Northwest Coast.

Valued at $400

Donated By Wendy Lovitt Warren

$400

Necklace, stainless steel

Stunning Stainless steel and silver necklace with magnetic clasp allowing you to wear it in a number of ways. As a necklace or a pendant.
Can be used to dress up any outfit and matches with all colors and the perfect accessory to any ensemble.
A must for those who can’t open those little clasps - Just pull apart and redesign!

Valued at $150

Donated By Vivienne Jamieson

$150

Francis Jewellers Amber Necklace

Enhance your style with this stunning handcut amber necklace with five strands of meticulously hand carved beads. The warm golden hues of amber catch the light beautifully. Each bead has been carefully shaped and arranged to create a harmonious layered design that is both timeless and unique.

Valued at $350

Donated By Francis Jewellers

$350

Francis Jewellers. Zirconia Chandelier Pierced Earrings

Add some glamour to your jewelry collection with these dazzling zirconia earrings. Designed to catch the light from every angle these earrings ,set in Stirling silver, feature brilliantly cut zirconia stones in an elegant cascading design.
Lightweight, 3.25" in length

Valued at $295

Donated By Francis Jewellers

$295

Wine - Chateau d’Armailhac, 2015

Chateau d’Armailhac, Appellation Pauillac Contrôlée, Grand Cru Classe. Expert tasting note: (2015 vintage) "Medium to deep, darkly-pigmented, ruby-red in color. Aromas are of fresh cassis & slightly leafy notes. On the palate clean cedary oak dominates the blackcurrant fruit. The wine is of mid-weight with good acidity. Fine cedary tannins marry seamlessly with dark cherry fruit comprise the mid-palate the finish."

Valued at $135

Donated By Dr. David Zaparinuk

$135

6 bottles of French Wine

These exciting wines have been carefully curated by a French & Spanish wine aficionado.
Red Wines
L’Oratoire des Papes, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 2021
La Cote Sauvage, Cairanne, Boutinat, Rhone, 2021
Morgon, Canon, Michael Guignier , 2022
Les Meysonniers, Crozes-Hermitage, M. Chapoutier, 2022
White Wine
Chablis, Willian Fevre, Champs Royal, 2022
Chateau de Varennes, Savennieres, Chenin,2022

Valued at $292

Donated By David and Jill Buchan

$292

6 bottles of Spanish Wine

These exciting wines have been carefully curated by a Spanish and French wine aficionado.
Red wine
Portia, Roble, Ribera Del Duero, 2022
Izade, Larrosa, Grenache,Rioja, 2021
Petalos, Biero, Descendientes De J. Palacios, 2020
Muga Reserva, Rioja, Bodegas Munga L.L., 2020
Era Costanna, Rioja Reserva, 2019
Els Pics, Priorat, Bodegas Mas Alta S.A., 2021

Valued at $230

Donated By David and Jill Buchan

$230

Côtes du Vivrais

3 bottles, Rhone, Grenache Blanc, produced by Vignerons Ardechois.Released through the Opimian Club.

It has a light-yellow hue with medium intensity aromas of hay herbs, glue, almond/marzipan and tobacco leaf. It is dry with a lower-than-medium acidity, a medium-plus extract, a medium texture, a medium-plus body and a pleasant length and intensity.

Valued at $110

Donated By Paul McKibben

$110

Flower arrangement & gift card

Twyla Flower Farm & Floristry are donating a decadent vase and flower arrangement worth $150.00 which will be displayed at Art + Fare 8, plus a gift certificate of $85.00 for a hand tied bouquet which expires Nov 15th, 2025.
Come visit us at 4351 Blenkinsop Road! 250-588-9558
Donated by Twyla Rusnak.

Valued at $235

Donated By Twyla's Flower Farm and Floristry

$235

LA Limousines - Gift Certificate

For all of those special occasions.
Call this award winning limousine service 24/7 at
250-391-9000

Valued at $100

Donated By LA Limousines

$100

Simply the Best - Collectors Stypen Up Pen Set (2)

Collectors from the 70’s remember the Stypen Up pens?
One Gray and One Pink pen with cartridges.

Valued at $70

Donated By Simply the Best

$70

Colonial Countertops Gift Certificate

Family owned and locally fabricated since 1970. Nine showrooms and five fabrication facilities across BC and Alberta. Victoria Showroom is at 609 Alpha Street. Sales staff available for in home consultation.

Valued at $2,000

Donated By Colonial Countertops

$2,000

Art + Fare 8 committee thank our generous sponsors of this event for the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria: