Annual Gala of Gifts
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Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba 710 Rosser Ave, Suite 2, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 0K9
Gala of Gifts
Courtesy of the Gallery.
Now in its 34th year, The Gala of Gifts, a unique holiday market, will feature creators from all across the Westman region.
New this year is a SoupArt Bowl fundraiser event, where participants will have the opportunity to sample soups from local vendors like Komfort Kitchen, Benny’s Restaurant, and The Dock on Princess, and to take home a one-of-a-kind ceramic bowl, handmade by members of the AGSM community.
Tickets are currently being sold on the AGSM website or via phone for $45 each, perfect for staff appreciation closer to the holidays.
This year’s event will showcase 17 Westman-based artists and artisans in the Main Gallery. Returning patrons and first-timers alike will be delighted to find a wide variety of items for sale, including honey and bee products from Raven Creek Farm, stylish handmade moccasins and mukluks from Dianna’s Creations, one-of-a-kind oil paintings and pencil drawings by Marin Curtis Fine Arts, and much more!
Visitors will be welcomed into the AGSM, which will be transformed into a decorated Winter Forest, by a keen group of volunteers. The youngest family members can satisfy their creativity in the children’s studio during two clay classes on Friday evening starting at either 4:00 or 5:45PM, and Saturday morning at 10:00 or 11:30AM.
The Gala of Gifts would not be complete without the return of our raffle, where every ticket purchased is a chance to win one of many items donated from our vendors, as well as other exciting prizes! To get everyone in the mood of the season, there will be local music. Special thanks to our generous sponsor, Sobey’s South. Admission is just $2, and children 5 & under are free.