Much-anticipated Whodunit? OCADU Mystery Art Sale kicks off with Gala Preview

 

Tuesday, November 2, 2010 - 4:00am

(Toronto — November 2, 2010) OCAD University (OCADU) kicks off its 9th annual Whodunit? Mystery Art Sale with a Gala Preview on Wednesday, November 17 at 6:30 p.m.

While previewing the hundreds of pieces of mystery art for public sale (on November 20), guests at this year’s Gala can place their silent bids on a special collection of dozens of framed mystery art works, and try their hand at winning works by the city’s hottest young artists, including Amanda Clyne, Matt Bahen, Tristram Lansdowne, Vanessa Maltese, Megan McCabe, Meryl McMaster, Ian McMurrich, Katie Pretti and Winnie Truong, in the Emerging Artists Live Auction.

“The Whodunit? Gala Preview is a rare opportunity to pick up incredible works by highly sought-after emerging artists,” explains Curatorial Committee Chair Wil Kucey, Director of LE Gallery in Toronto. “Those looking to start collecting art, or those looking to expand their collections with works by artists about to explode internationally should not miss this event.”

What is Whodunit?
One of Toronto’s most anticipated annual art events, the Whodunit? Mystery Art Sale presents work by OCAD students, faculty, alumni, acclaimed artists and designers and creative celebrities — all the same size (5½” x 7½”) and all the same price ($75). The mystery comes into play with the artist’s identity hidden from view. Once an artwork is purchased it is turned over to reveal the artist’s name. Since it began in 2001, Whodunit? has raised more than $900,000 to support creativity and learning for students at OCAD University. Help us reach the $1 million mark in 2010! Previews of the artworks begin in person and online on November 17 at noon and continue until November 19 at 8 p.m. Work is sold on a first-come, first-served basis on Saturday, November 20, starting at 10 a.m. Admission is free. The Whodunit Gala Preview event takes place on November 17. Tickets for the Gala Preview are on sale for $150, and include a charitable receipt.

Whodunit? OCADU Mystery Art Sale schedule:

Public Preview:
Wednesday, November 17, 12 noon to 6 p.m.
Thursday, November 18 and Friday, November 19, 12 noon to 8 p.m.
Admission is free.
Or preview artwork online at www.ocad.ca starting on November 17

Preview Gala:
Wednesday, November 17, 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Savour cocktails while bidding on mystery art chosen exclusively for sale in the Gala Preview’s Silent Auction (featuring small-scale work) and the exciting Emerging Artists Live Auction (featuring full-scale work from a select group of new talent). Get a sneak peek at the hundreds of pieces of mystery art to be sold in the Whodunit? Public Art Sale.

Tickets: $150 (purchase online at whodunit.ocad.ca)
Dress: Art School Chic
Auctioneer: Stephen Ranger
Music: DJ Aural (Grapefruit)

Public Art Sale:
Saturday, November 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All events take place at OCAD University, 100 McCaul Street, Toronto.

About OCAD University (OCADU)
OCAD University (www.ocad.ca) is Canada’s “University of the Imagination.” The University, founded in 1876, is dedicated to art and design education, practice and research and to knowledge and invention across a wide range of disciplines. OCAD University is building on its traditional, studio-based strengths, adding new approaches to learning that champion cross-disciplinary practice, collaboration and the integration of emerging technologies. In the Age of Imagination, OCAD University community members will be uniquely qualified to act as catalysts for the next advances in culture, technology and quality of life for all Canadians.

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For more information and images, contact:

Sarah Mulholland, Media & Communications Officer
416.977.6000 Ext. 327 (mobile Ext. 1327)

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Tuesday, November 2, 2010 - 4:00am

(Toronto — November 2, 2010) OCAD University (OCADU) kicks off its 9th annual Whodunit? Mystery Art Sale with a Gala Preview on Wednesday, November 17 at 6:30 p.m.

While previewing the hundreds of pieces of mystery art for public sale (on November 20), guests at this year’s Gala can place their silent bids on a special collection of dozens of framed mystery art works, and try their hand at winning works by the city’s hottest young artists, including Amanda Clyne, Matt Bahen, Tristram Lansdowne, Vanessa Maltese, Megan McCabe, Meryl McMaster, Ian McMurrich, Katie Pretti and Winnie Truong, in the Emerging Artists Live Auction.

“The Whodunit? Gala Preview is a rare opportunity to pick up incredible works by highly sought-after emerging artists,” explains Curatorial Committee Chair Wil Kucey, Director of LE Gallery in Toronto. “Those looking to start collecting art, or those looking to expand their collections with works by artists about to explode internationally should not miss this event.”

What is Whodunit?
One of Toronto’s most anticipated annual art events, the Whodunit? Mystery Art Sale presents work by OCAD students, faculty, alumni, acclaimed artists and designers and creative celebrities — all the same size (5½” x 7½”) and all the same price ($75). The mystery comes into play with the artist’s identity hidden from view. Once an artwork is purchased it is turned over to reveal the artist’s name. Since it began in 2001, Whodunit? has raised more than $900,000 to support creativity and learning for students at OCAD University. Help us reach the $1 million mark in 2010! Previews of the artworks begin in person and online on November 17 at noon and continue until November 19 at 8 p.m. Work is sold on a first-come, first-served basis on Saturday, November 20, starting at 10 a.m. Admission is free. The Whodunit Gala Preview event takes place on November 17. Tickets for the Gala Preview are on sale for $150, and include a charitable receipt.

Whodunit? OCADU Mystery Art Sale schedule:

Public Preview:
Wednesday, November 17, 12 noon to 6 p.m.
Thursday, November 18 and Friday, November 19, 12 noon to 8 p.m.
Admission is free.
Or preview artwork online at www.ocad.ca starting on November 17

Preview Gala:
Wednesday, November 17, 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Savour cocktails while bidding on mystery art chosen exclusively for sale in the Gala Preview’s Silent Auction (featuring small-scale work) and the exciting Emerging Artists Live Auction (featuring full-scale work from a select group of new talent). Get a sneak peek at the hundreds of pieces of mystery art to be sold in the Whodunit? Public Art Sale.

Tickets: $150 (purchase online at whodunit.ocad.ca)
Dress: Art School Chic
Auctioneer: Stephen Ranger
Music: DJ Aural (Grapefruit)

Public Art Sale:
Saturday, November 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All events take place at OCAD University, 100 McCaul Street, Toronto.

About OCAD University (OCADU)
OCAD University (www.ocad.ca) is Canada’s “University of the Imagination.” The University, founded in 1876, is dedicated to art and design education, practice and research and to knowledge and invention across a wide range of disciplines. OCAD University is building on its traditional, studio-based strengths, adding new approaches to learning that champion cross-disciplinary practice, collaboration and the integration of emerging technologies. In the Age of Imagination, OCAD University community members will be uniquely qualified to act as catalysts for the next advances in culture, technology and quality of life for all Canadians.

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For more information and images, contact:

Sarah Mulholland, Media & Communications Officer
416.977.6000 Ext. 327 (mobile Ext. 1327)