ROUGE VARLEY GALA 04 MESSAGE FROM MAYOR SCARPITTI 05 MESSAGES FROM THE TEAM 06 OUR SPONSORS 07 ENTERTAINMENT 08 LIVE AUCTION RULES & INFO 09 AUCTION ITEMS 10 THANK YOU TO OUR SILENT AUCTION DONORS 14 THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS 15 Varley Gala 2019 is the third annual gala organized and presented by the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham. Your support tonight allows us to contribute to the diverse community of Markham. Arts and culture enhance the community, fostering creativity, creating dialogue, inspiring minds, and offering opportunities to learn and explore, making the Varley Art Gallery a vital cultural hub for the community.

Thank you for joining us at Toronto Marriott Markham. The gala is supported by committed volunteers, sponsors, donors and community ambassadors. Last year, the gala raised over $100,000 and with your generous support, we endeavour to surpass this goal.

THE VARLEY-MCKAY ART FOUNDATION OF MARKHAM

The Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham’s mandate is to support the Varley Art Gallery through our activities and investments in their strong visual arts program. We support art acquisitions, the conservation of the art collection, educational programming, exhibition research and the volunteer program that strengthens the Varley Art Gallery’s programs and events.

2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Howard Back Carolyn LeQuéré Matthew Reilly Lisa-Joy Facey Reid McAlpine, Ward 3 Councillor Jim Schmidt Amin Giga, Treasurer Craig McOuat, Vice-Chair Edie Yeomans John Ingram Terrence Pochmurski, Chair

FUNDRAISING

By participating in tonight’s event, you are making a significant difference in helping us support the Varley Art Gallery, a place to create, inspire, explore and learn. We hope you enjoy the items in the silent and live auctions and encourage you to bid to show your support.

Donate now: www.varleymckayartfoundation.com

04 Mayor Frank Scarpitti

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On behalf of the City of Markham and Members of Council, I would like to welcome you to the third annual Rouge: Varley Gala. This year, the City of Markham celebrates its historic 225th anniversary and as Canada’s most diverse community, we are proud of the rich heritage and traditions each culture brings, strengthening and enhancing the multicultural fabric of our society.

We believe in fostering and promoting artistic expression. The Arts have the power to unite and inspire us; while these shared experiences bring us closer as a community. I would like to extend my appreciation to everyone attending the gala tonight in support of The Varley Art Gallery’s art acquisitions, conservation of art collections, educational programming, exhibition research and volunteer programs.

The Varley Art Gallery is a preeminent cultural destination. It has grown exponentially over it’s more than 20 year history, hosting high profile and critically acclaimed exhibitions, and has attracted audiences from all over the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. A visit to the gallery is a chance to explore beautiful moments and powerful creations. Art fascinates us; it captures our imaginations and presents different perspectives to the world around us, while reflecting the ever-changing landscape of our diverse community.

Thank you to the organizers, dedicated volunteers, sponsors, donors and community ambassadors who passionately believe in the benefits of making art more accessible to all. Wishing you an enchanting and enjoyable evening.

Sincerely,

Frank Scarpitti Mayor, City of Markham

Louis Li Photography MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR, VARLEY-MCKAY ART FOUNDATION OF MARKHAM

Welcome to our third annual Rouge: Varley Gala! Our goal tonight is to raise $125,000 which will benefit the Foundation and assist in supporting the Varley Art Gallery. By bidding on the items in our live and silent auctions, buying a bottle of wine (or more!) from the Wine Pull, and picking up some gift certificates at the Restaurant Grab & Go, you are making a huge difference in helping us reach our goal.

The Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham is an advisory board to the Varley Art Gallery but its most important contribution is in providing funds to the gallery to assist with its exhibition and art acquisitions, the conservation of their art collection, and public and educational program support. In 2019, we hired two animateurs who provided engaging tours to visitors at the Varley and assisted the gallery’s Education Coordinator. We also hired a Summer Camp and Community Events Volunteer Supervisor who was a tremendous asset to the gallery’s program team as she coordinated the many volunteers involved in their camp and outreach programs. We would not be able to fund these positions without the revenues raised through our fundraising efforts, particularly this gala.

We thank our guests, donors and sponsors for their generous and unwavering support. Enjoy the gala!

Terrence Pochmurski Chair, Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR, VARLEY ART GALLERY OF MARKHAM

In 2019 the City of Markham celebrates its 225th anniversary. Established in 1794, the person considered to be Markham’s founder is William Moll Berczy, a writer, adventurer and settler, but also an architect and very significant portrait painter. It is important to remember that culture has been a central component of life in Markham since its earliest days.

As the Varley Art Gallery celebrates its 22nd anniversary, we continue to act as a vital cultural hub for the region and play an essential role in community building. Through exhibitions and programs we bring together people of disparate language, heritage and ethnicity to participate in dialogue and to shape conversations about who we are as a community and where we want to go. At the individual level, participation in the arts is highly beneficial for virtually everyone. It assists in the acculturation of new Canadians, helps keep the elderly connected and engaged, encourages self-confidence in young people, improving their academic success and increasing awareness and critical thinking.

By joining us today at Rouge: Varley Gala you display your support not just for the Varley Art Gallery, but for the Markham community as a whole. I invite you to visit us at the Varley Art Gallery to see in person the many ways in which we support the public good.

Niamh O’Laoghaire Director, Varley Art Gallery of Markham

06 OUR SPONSORS EVENT PARTNERS

DESIGN

MARKETING

THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS

Victoria Amato-Gauci PMA Brethor Realty Cattanach Hindson Terrence Pochmurski Sutton VanVeldhuizen Jim Schmidt Ricky Choy TACC Upper Unionville Christopher Ingram Ernestine Tahedl

THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE TABLE SUPPORTERS

Cattanach Hindson Sutton VanVeldhuizen Corporation of the City of Markham Enbridge Gas Inc. McOuat Partnership Kenny Wan, Chartered Accountant

SUPPORTED BY ENTERTAINMENT AND MC

Hosted by Suhana Meharchand, two-time Gemini Award nominee and CBC news host and philanthropist (Performers for Literacy, Gems of Hope, Redwood Shelter for Women and Children, Canadian Paraplegic Association, Hospital for Sick Kids and the Princess Margaret Breast Cancer Centre).

THE DOUBTS

THE DOUBTS are a group of experienced musicians who know how to get people out of their seats and onto the dance floor. And they can do it by covering just about any style of music, from hard-driving 70s classic rock favourites by the likes of Aerosmith and ZZ Top, to up-to-the-moment Top 40 hits by Adele, Rihanna, Bruno Mars and lots more.

The finishing touch that puts THE DOUBTS over the top is vocals - and plenty of them. Tag-team lead singers Erin Benoit, Eric Lam and Neil Teixeira nail any genre by any artist, male or female. And there are often three or four-part harmonies filling out the mix. Women in the audience jump to their feet and everyone goes home sweaty and smiling.

THE DOUBTS are available for nightclubs, corporate events and any other venue where anyone wants to shake it real good.

08 LIVE AUCTION RULES & INFO INFORMATION FOR GUESTS AND PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS

Bidding is by paddle number only and required ONLY for the Live Auction. If you have not received a bidding paddle, you may do so at the registration table. Please note that you are responsible for all items charged to your number. Please do not loan your number to anyone.

Some items may have a “reserve” or minimum bid. The highest bidder will be determined by the auctioneer.

After each lot, the auctioneer will call out the winning bid and then the bidder’s number and personnel from The Silent Auction Company will approach your table to process payment immediately as bidding ends for each item.

TRY BIDDING HIGHER AND GOOD LUCK

The program lists information about each Live Auction lot. These listings are based on available information, and we make no warranties or representations as to their correctness. Efforts have been made to confirm and authenticate each piece. Please note that we cannot guarantee its authorship or provenance.

All items are sold “as is,” so please examine those that interest you before you bid.

The estimated prices listed in the program are based upon information supplied by the providing galleries, artists, and professional art appraisers. We ask that successful bidders pay for and remove all purchases by the end of the evening.

Payment can be made by cash, VISA, MasterCard and American Express.

No commission is charged. No HST will be charged on purchases.

* The entire proceeds of the sale of items marked with an asterisk will be donated to the Varley-McKay Art Foundation of Markham

Images of the artwork represented in this catalogue are details of the larger work. LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

1. Rapt ors Tickets* See the Raptors play in Toronto. 4th row game section 113, seats 3, 4, 5, and 6. Game to be selected upon release of 2019/2020 Schedule. Donated by Agdar Investments. Value: $800

2. A.J. Casson, House at Perry Sound Created by the Last Surviving Member of the Group of Seven. Limited Edition. Hand Signed. Obtained from a Large Private Collector from the 1980’s.

* 3. Eat Package Classic dinner for 10 at Dragon Boat Fusion Cuisine (Valid Monday - Thursday). Value: $618

4. Olivana Tonon, Distant Horizon (Winter’s Breath Series)* Acrylic on canvas, 75 cm x 120 cm. Donated by Olivana Tonon. Value: $3500

5. Patrick Amiot Jersey* Patrick Amiot, Mitch Marner Jersey #16, mixed media. Donated by Loch Gallery. Value: $2000

6. Joanie Ragee, Dancing Polar Bear * Marble, 35 cm x 27.5 cm x 25 cm. Donated by Dorset Fine Arts. Value: $3000 - $4000 7. U.S. Open Tennis Championship Promenade Tickets to the Women’s & Men’s 2020 Finals in New York, 3-Night Stay for two. Value: Priceless

8. John Ward, Evening on the Highway, 1980* Acrylic on canvas, 47.5 cm x 150 cm. Donated by John Ingram. Value: $4000

9. Jim Graham, Albany* Oil on canvas, 135 cm x 100 cm. Donated by Tarah Aylward. Value: $3200

10. Scotch Tasting* Scotch Tasting for 6 - 8 guests at Blacksmith’s Bistro on Main Street Unionville, November 6, 2019. Featuring 6 tastes of 8 different scotches, delicious food, and expertise provided by John Pappas, LCBO consultant. Food and venue provided by Blacksmith’s Bistro. Value: $2000

11. Spiderman Jersey signed by Stan Lee Professionally framed, rare and unique Spiderman Jersey hand signed by legend, Stan Lee with certificate.

12. D.H. Werner, Playtime* Acrylic on canvas, 90 cm x 120 cm. Donated by Christopher Ingram. Value: $1000 - $4200 13. Celebrity Cruises Veranda Stateroom 7-Night Alaska or Bermuda Cruise, or 4-Night to 7-Night Caribbean Cruise for 2 including Priority Tender/Disembarkation. Value: Priceless

14. The Ultimate Raptors Package Kawhi Leonard “The Shot” buzzer beater textured panel print in Museum Frame - Pascal Siakam 11x14 framed photo autographed by the 2019 NBA Champion with Certificate - Fred VanVleet 8x10 framed photo autographed by the 2019 NBA Champion with Certificate - Four Raptor vs. Washington Wizards tickets for Friday Jan 17th, 2019 sec #113

15. Stay, Play and Eat in Downtown Markham Package* Includes a one night stay for two guests in Traditional Guestrooms with M-CLUB Concierge including full- breakfast, and more! Donated by: Toronto Marriott Markham, Cineplex, GoodLife Downtown Markham, Copper Branch Restaurant, Draco Markham, Costa Sorrento, Poke Guys, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. Value: $1460

16. Private Cooking Class with Chef Claire Tansey* Private cooking class in your home for up to 6 people, including 2 signed copies of Uncomplicated: Taking the Stress Out of Home Cooking, by celebrity Chef, Claire Tansey. Valid after February 1, 2020. Donated by Claire Tansey. Value: $2500

17. Best of Prague Package* A 4-night stay in a standard modern room at the Four Seasons Hotel Prague, daily breakfast, and your choice of 2 tickets to opera, ballet, concert or theatre, Winspire booking & concierge service. Value: Priceless FIND THESE INCREDIBLE ITEMS IN THE SILENT AUCTION

Art Materials Gift Basket from DeSerres

Gift Basket for Entertaining from Too Good General Store, Wild Wood Custom Woodworking and Cava Estates/Marble Trend

Original Works of Art

Wellness Packages

Theatre Packages

Wine Tours and Tastings

Jewelry

Gift Basket from Ed’s Fine Imports Clothing for Men and Boys

And many more! THANK YOU TO OUR SILENT AUCTION DONORS!

Aga Khan Museum Holland Marsh Wineries Terrence Pochmurski AGO Home Depot Alessandra Pozzuoli Angus Glen Golf Club Homewood Suites by Hilton Pretty Thingz Artage Hotdocs Canadian Residence Inn by Marriott Tarah Aylward International Documentary Gravenhurst Muskoka Wharf Dr. Kevin F. Brown BSc., D.D.S. Film Festival Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada Canadian Stage Christopher Ingram Royal Stouffville Golf Course Cava Estates / Marble Trend John Ingram School of Rock CedarBrae Golf Club Wendy Ingram Silver Leaf Day Spa Château des Charmes J-Dish Co. Cecilia Simbalay City of Markham Recreation Joyride Spahket Courtyard by Marriott Markham Caroline Keane Stark’s Barbershop Company DeSerres Keltie Tarragon Theatre Dave Douse/La Parete Gallery Lailey Winery Tawse Winery Jeff Duns Gary Leggett The Corporation of Massey Ed’s Fine Imports Lionel’s Petting Zoo Hall and Roy Thomson Hall Edward Village Hotel Allison Loucks The Homesource Eleven Joseph Fashions Cara Luchetta The National Ballet of Canada Factory Theatre LUG Canada Adam Tonon Flato Markham Theatre Dr. Pam Manning Too Good General Store The Garden Basket Mariani’s Custom Clothiers Tree Top Trekking Stouffville Gardiner Museum Markham At The Movies Wild Wood Custom Phillip Gevik/Gallery Gevik Markham Bowling Woodworking Gold Crest Jewellry Markham Museum and Friends Willow Springs Winery Gravenhurst Opera House of the Markham Museum Andrew Wong Hartman’s Linda McIntosh Dr. Christine Wozniak Heather Reading Megalomaniac Bill Zarras Hempen Jewellers Ontario Science Centre

14 THANK YOU TO OUR INCREDIBLE EVENT VOLUNTEERS!

Reno Arezo Lansy Lin Lina Cornacchia Joshua Mohajer Alex Fernandes Danish Mohammed Sabrina Hu Sara Mohammed Emily Hur Cassidy Ramdhan Nick Koveos Ellen Xiong Cheryl Leith Ming Yang Kara Lin Liz Zwicker

THANK YOU TO THE ROUGE: VARLEY GALA COMMITTEE!

Zoe Christidis Terrence Pochmurski Francesca Dauphinais Amanda Schmidt Millicent Hofung David Tonon John Ingram Olivana Tonon Craig McOuat Andrew Wong

15 Tout-Monde: Markham On view until January 5, 2020

Andrew Chung, Annette Mangaard, Julieta Maria, Calyx Passailaigue, Roberto Santaguida, Alice Shin Curated by Catherine Sicot and Anik Glaude

Image: On set of Andrew Chung’s White Elephant, 2019. Photo: Ifenna Okeke Varley Art Gallery Events Register at varleyartgallery.eventbrite.ca

Age, Ableism and Art Panel Discussion October 19 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Free

Haunted Halloween — Tours and Tarot October 27 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Free tours at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. | Pay-what-you-can Tarot Readings

Lunch and Learn November 20, Caylx Passailaigue | December 18, Golboo Amani 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | Free for Members, Non-members $5 at the door

Very Varley Open House December 12 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Free

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