Anonymous Art Show

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Arts Whistler’s most exciting gallery event is back for its fourth year! Anonymous Art Show returns on April 8, 2022. Save the dates and get your art buying spots early. Each participating artist’s identity – whether established or an up-and-coming talent – is kept secret until after purchase.

Whether you’re in search of a piece from a highly sought-after artist, or looking for the perfect piece to fill a void on your walls, the Anonymous Art Show is an exciting opportunity to buy impressive original art produced by the Sea to Sky creative community.

The Anonymous Art Show is Arts Whistler’s annual signature fundraising event. “Dress to impress” – whatever that means to you – because that’s the “Whistler gala” way! The Anonymous Art Show is an exciting, dynamic and hilarious event that enriches the lives of residents and visitors alike, putting the fun in fundraising.

2022 Dates: Sneak Peek: April 6 | Buying Night: April 8 | Exhibit: April 6 – May 25

Website: www.artswhistler.com/anonymous

History:

Arts Whistler held its first Anonymous Art Show in 2018, and held two more successful shows in 2019 and 2020, until having to cancel in 2021 due to Covid-19 health regulations.

2020 was an innovative year, due to the COVID-19 health restrictions. Arts Whistler adapted the event model to host an interactive buying night entirely on Zoom, with 570 attendees. The 2020 event garnered glowing reviews and our highest gross sales to date.

Now, in 2022, the show returns to an in-person buying night at the Maury Young Arts Centre and art pre-sale numbers indicate another successful year.

Key Facts and Figures:

- 2022 is the 4^th year of the Anonymous Art Show.
- Arts Whistler’s annual fundraiser – average net earnings = $15,000
- Money raised goes toward funding our community art programs
- 2022 has 296 pieces of artwork, all on 8” x 8” canvases
- 183 artists, from beginner to seasoned professionals
- Sales by year:
  - 2020: 219 out of 333 pieces SOLD | $16, 600 GROSS
  - 2019: 211 out of 370 pieces SOLD | $15, 418 GROSS
  - 2018: 196 out of 254 pieces SOLD | $15, 880 GROSS

2022 Event Highlights:

Featuring DJ Soul Club Whistler

296 pieces from 183 artists

Excellent appetizers from Picnic Whistler

Event Sponsors:

Whistler Real Estate Company

Sushi Village

Race and Company

Beedie Living

Supplier Sponsors:

Fairmont Chateau Whistler

Cutting Edge Signs

Audience info:

- Pricing: $25 entry fee
Art buying spots are the order in which the buyer gets to select their chosen art piece from the wall.
- 1^st choice is $500
- 2^nd choice is $400
- 3^rd choice is $300
- The next 10 choices are $250
- $150 for the next 50 choices
- $100 for the next 50 choices
- $50 for the 50 choices after that.
- Sales link: https://www.showpass.com/anonymous-art-show-2022/