AUCTION GUIDE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2019 SUPPORTING CHARITIES One bid at a time ADESA has graciously donated their time and services this evening to run our Live Auction. Thank you, ADESA, for your support of Royal MTC!

HOW TO WIN:

• The live auction will be held following dinner. Hold up the numbered paddle located at your seat to make a bid. • Live auction prizes are won by the highest bidder. Successful bidders will be contacted by our volunteers for name, contact and payment information. • Royal MTC accepts payment by credit card, cash and cheque. Prizes must be paid in full before the close of the evening – 1:00 AM.

2 1EXCLUSIVE ROYAL MTC EVENT

You CAN’T BUY ME LOVE, but you can VALUE: $3,500 get an exclusive evening at Royal MTC where we show you all our love! Donated by Royal MTC, The Gates on Roblin Your incredible evening includes tickets to the biggest show of the year, As You Like It. This sparkling production blends Shakespeare’s comedy with 25 Beatles songs. After the show, you’ll meet the cast, enjoy a backstage tour, and have the opportunity to spend the evening with Artistic Director Kelly Thornton.

• 8 premium tickets to a Sunday matinee of As You Like It

• Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres with the cast

• Backstage tour

• Dinner provided by The Gates on Roblin at a secret location in our historic building

• Limo service for you and your guests to and from the theatre (pick up from one location)

• Available dates: Sunday, January 19 or Sunday, January 26, 2020

3 2GIRLS STAYCATION

Treat yourself and five of your closest friends VALUE: $2,000 to a weekend of pampering! Start the day off right with a relaxing trip to Thermëa for the Donated by Lennard Taylor, Peasant Cookery, thermal experience, then head to a private Fairmont Hotel Winnipeg shopping party at Lennard Taylor’s stunning Exchange District studio. Finish off the day with dinner at culinary hotspot, Peasant Cookery and then turn in for a good night sleep at the Fairmont Hotel Winnipeg.

• Private shopping party at Lennard Taylor’s Exchange District studio

• Hand painted Brenda Swing shirt from Lennard Taylor for the winning bidder

• $400 gift certificate for dinner at Peasant Cookery

• Thermal Experience for six at Thermëa

• Two adjoining suites at the Fairmont Hotel Winnipeg

• Limo service for you and your guests (pick up and drop off from one location)

4 TRIP TO 3TOFINO, BC

Explore the power of nature with a trip for • Travel in style with two executive class two to Tofino, BC. Perched between the tickets from Air Canada — Winnipeg ancient rainforest and the sea, the immersive to Comox, BC and captivating Wickaninnish Inn offers • Enterprise Car Rental for the length unparalleled access to the true nature of your stay of Vancouver Island’s west coast. Enjoy everything the West Coast has to offer with • $200 gift certificate to Wolf in the Fog this extraordinary trip. — named Canada’s Best New Restaurant in 2014 Your adventure includes:

• Three nights of accommodation for two VALID November 3, 2019 through April 30, 2020 or October 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021. in a Chesterman Beach Loft Suite in the casual luxury of the Wickaninnish On EXCLUDES selected holiday periods which the Beach Building includes all Canadian and US statutory holiday periods, Valentine’s Day/Weekend and our • A bottle of BC sparkling wine and a January closure dates. cheese plate delivered to your room upon arrival VALUE: $6,500 • A semi-private yoga session for two at the Ancient Cedars Spa Donated by Wickaninnish Inn, Air Canada, Enterprise Car Rental • Complimentary Valet Parking & Wi-Fi Photo by Kylar Vos for your hotel stay

5 SPORTS 4BROADCASTER FOR A DAY

TSN Winnipeg 1290 is giving you an all PRICELESS access pass to the world of Winnipeg Jets Hockey! This is your exclusive opportunity Donated by TSN to join the TSN team as a sports broadcaster for a day. Your day includes:

• Joining the TSN 1290 Broadcast Crew at a Winnipeg Jets Morning Skate and press scrum

• Lunch with members of the TSN 1290 Jets Broadcast Crew

• Pair of prime tickets to enjoy the Winnipeg Jets game at Bell MTS Place

• Date to be determined between winner and TSN 1290

6 5UK ADVENTURE

Enjoy a nine-day trip for two to the Roundtrip Air Canada Flex airfare, eight nights United Kingdom! hotel accommodations, sightseeing tour included in the prize. Trip highlights include: Travel from April-October 2020. • Sightseeing tour of the famous Some restrictions apply. landmarks in London VALUE: $10,000 • Trip to the intriguing and mysterious Stonehenge Donated by Great Canadian Travel Group, Continental Travel Group • Tour the elegant Georgian city of Bath, including the excavations of the Roman Baths

• Visit a medieval market before you head to North Wales

• Walk Penny Lane in The Beatles’ hometown of Liverpool

• Explore England’s finest national park, Lake District

• Tour Scotland’s capital Edinburgh

• Visit York and Sir Walter Scott’s Abbostford House, followed by the Elizabethan town of Stratford-Upon-Avon

• Finish off your adventure back in London with dinner and a West End play

7 SILENT & ART AUCTION

We’ve gone digital!

Use the Givergy tablets on your table and in the auction area to bid on the wide selection of wonderful prizes and art pieces for auction. There’s something for everyone — start your holiday shopping early or pamper yourself with one of our exceptional prizes.

NEED HELP THE DETAILS GETTING STARTED? • Prizes must be paid in full before Ask a Givergy staff member or the end of the evening – 1:00AM. volunteer (in the purple tie/scarf) • Royal MTC accepts payment by if you have any questions! credit card, cash, and cheque. 6:00PM Bidding Begins • Please make cheques payable to the Royal Theatre Centre. 10:45PM Auction Closes • Guests are responsible for transporting their prizes at the end of the evening, HOW TO WIN unless otherwise noted.

• Create an account on the tablet. • Tax receipts are not available for payments on auction items. • View items by lot number or category.

• Bid on items you love — you can even set a maximum bid so Givergy does the work for you. Don’t worry, it only bids automatically if you’re outbid. Set it and forget it!

• You’ll be notified about your winning bids on the tablet at your table and via e-mail when the auction ends.

8 HOW TO USE THE GIVERGY TABLET PLATFORM MAX BIDDING

Email: [email protected] Visit: www.givergy.com/fundraise 9 Thank you TO OUR GENEROUS AUCTION DONORS

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10 Limited Third + Bird Winnipeg Art Gallery Sky Zone Tiffany Sheldon Design Winnipeg Blue Bombers Southwood Golf and Country Trans Canada Brewing Winnipeg Folk Festival Club Company Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Spalifestyle & Fashion True North Sports & Festival Boutique Entertainment Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball The BraBar & Panterie TSN 1290 Club The Derm Centre Twin River Travel Winnipeg Parking Authority The Gates on Roblin Updog Boutique Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra The Golf Dome Vittorio Rossi Clothiers Winnipeg Winter Club The Keg Steakhouse Whitehouse Art Woodlands Gallery and Bar Wickaninnish Inn The North Face Wink Studio Inc.

Please consider thanking our prize donors by supporting their businesses.

Cast of It's A Wonderful Life (Photo by Dylan Hewlwtt)

11 ALL ART ON DISPLAY IN THE AUCTION AREA

PAULINE BRAUN PAULINE BRAUN Exchange District 2 & 4 Magia 1 – 11" by 12", unframed Copper etching; hand coloured Pigment print; digital photographs; with coloured pencils polaroid image of stacked ink jet support; transparencies, archival Scarlatto 1 – 20" by 25", unframed

Pauline Braun is a contemporary artist who lives and works in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Pauline spent most of her life in Northern Manitoba before relocating to Winnipeg in 2003. Her work has been described as “playful” and “experimental”. She has a passion for the process of making art and works with materials and mediums that give her joy. Pauline’s work has been featured in solo exhibitions and group shows across western Canada. Her work has been accepted in regional, provincial, national, and international juried exhibitions. Pauline has been supported by the Manitoba Arts Council and the Winnipeg Arts Council. paulineabraun.com

12 JANICE CHALLIS MICHELE CAMPBELL Welcome Home Polar Moon Acrylic on canvas, framed Acrylic 12" by 16" 16” by 20” Growing up in Winnipeg, Janice took Michele was born and raised in Manitoba up painting in her retirement. Under the and currently resides with her husband and tutelage of Milos Milidrag she enjoys two dogs in Beausejour. Working full time painting landscapes and animals, and raising three children, Michele would especially dogs! always find the time to do art. Michele is self-taught until she was 34, when she began taking lessons from artists including Nancy Lou Ateah, Andrew Giffin, and most recently, Milos Milidrag. While growing up in the Interlake area, the discovery of Calraren Tillenius, an artist and advocate for wildlife and wilderness, nutured her passion for painting animals. Michele has been accepted into many juried art shows, as well as the Manitoba Society for Artists.

13 CELESTE CHRISTIE PATTY CHRISTIE A-Frame Cottage Wind Swept Abstract print on wood-framed canvas Acrylic, framed 24" by 30" 9 1/2" by 10" Celeste Christie paints in a variety A happy Winnipegger, Patty Christie enjoys of mediums including, acrylics, oils, painting some of her favourite places – the spray-paint and abstract photography. lake, the prairies, and the garden. She is She draws inspiration from bold colours, pleased to share her painting with family, abstract forms, experimentation, nature friends and Royal MTC. and cityscapes. Celeste’s passion and pursuits in her artistic endeavours, have fuelled her professional career, as a commercial Interior Designer. Originally from Winnipeg, Celeste lives in Calgary and sells her artwork through her website, restaurants, coffee shops, temporary art showings, real estate show homes and markets and events across the country.

14 ELAINE DILAY KATHY FREEMAN SCULPTURE Legend Proud Seal Original resin art on gallery canvas Brazilian soapstone 48” by 48” 5” by 7” by 5” Born and raised on the prairies, Winnipeg Kathy Freeman is a multi-award-winning artist Elaine Dilay has always shown her sculptor who has been active in the arts creative side and enjoys painting as an for over 30 years. She studied under Mr. outlet through every season of life. Wife Jean-Guy Dallaire in Vancouver, BC in the and mother of three young boys, she has 80’s, before moving to Manitoba to be near a passion to add beauty to the world. She her husband’s family and to learn more comes from a family rich in the arts – with about his roots as a member of Peguis First actors, graphic and interior designers, fine Nation. In 2017 Kathy’s sculpture entitled artists, musicians, and performers. “Contented Seal” won 1st place at three Elaine creates original abstract pieces that juried shows and is now on tour through are dynamic both in texture and colour. the Manitoba Arts Council. She draws inspiration from interior design, This is Kathy’s fourth year donating fashion, and her love for drama. Each one of her sought after pieces to the painting is unique and can stand alone to be Black & White Ball. a show-stopper in your space. artistelainedilay.com

15 HOLLY ANN FRIESEN BRENNA GEORGE Summer Splash Raspberry Patch 1 Original artwork, framed Diptych acrylic on canvas 14” by 18” Brenna George's paintings show a Holly Ann Friesen creates abstracted humanness of mark making and a quirky landscapes focusing on light and shape. thoughtful sensibility. Romance, nature Her art practice takes familiar scenes and and mothering are reoccurring themes in creates something new while maintaining her painting, drawing and video art. Her connection to the original. “The goal is art has been exhibited at many galleries to create an emotional connection to the including Artspeak and Grunt gallery in subject by focusing on the negative space in Vancouver; White Water Gallery in North my initial concept. I want the viewer to be Bay, Ontario. Her video work is included able to access the unknown and discover the in the collections of the National Gallery subject matter with a unique perspective.” of Canada and the Surrey Art Gallery. She studied at Emily Carr College of Art in She began her professional career in Vancouver. See her many daily-art series on genetics before turning to the arts, a field Instagram: Brenna George. that required creativity and examination of concepts in the abstract. These concepts are applied to her art practice. hollyannfriesen.com

16 MILOS MILIDRAG PAT MCCULLOUGH in Fall Beyond Original oil painting on board, framed Acrylic Painting 2013 7 1/4" by 9" Pat McCullough has been painting for 20 Born in Former Yugoslavia, where he had years, having studied with Leona Brown, studied visual art. Milos was a professor of Milos Milidrag, Libby Weir, George Glenn, Fine Art at the University of Pristina until David Garneau and Michael Boss. This 1997 until he moved to Canada. In 2001, painting, Beyond, was painted in 2013. Pat he became a Canadian Citizen and lives as was interested in capturing the feeling of the a freelance artist. land rather than painting a specific location. Pat is an executive member of the Manitoba Society of Artists and the Associates of the Winnipeg Art Gallery. She is a member of the Group of 8 Artist Salon and has exhibited her work throughout Manitoba, both in solo shows and group shows. She lives in Winnipeg.

17 PATRICK NEUFELD KELLY RADCLIFFE Generously donated by Pops of Joy No. 7 Pauline Braun Acrylic and mixed media on canvas Collection of Curious Things 40” by 40” Intaglio, Screenprint Folio Abstract artist Kelly Radcliffe has studied, (Edition of 10) worked, and played in many Canadian In his role as Studio Manager and Master communities, from Ontario to BC to Printer, Patrick Neufeld has worked with Manitoba. Kelly grew up visiting her family a host of local, national, and international cottage on a small lake near Ottawa. Later, artists to produce some of the finest she spent summers with her husband on the editioned printworks in circulation, shores of Lake of the Woods, Ontario, and achieving international recognition for his studied Art History at Queen’s University, on craft. Neufeld’s sobering, meticulously- the edge of Lake Ontario. She later pursued delineated works, in a wide variety of the Design Essentials program at Emily Carr print techniques, often deal with religious University of Art and Design and worked in motifs and the expressive limitations of Vancouver’s not-for-profit arts sector. written language. Kelly is a member of Thrive Mastermind, which connects female artists with each other as peer mentors. She is also an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists. She currently paints from her home studio in Winnipeg, where she lives with her husband and two children. kellyradcliffe.com @kellyradcliffeartist

18 AUTUMN ROBBIE-DRAWARD JASON ROBINS Sigh Jason Robins is an artist and fashion Acrylic Painting designer and does everything from art 22” by 16” shows to fashion shows. Robins works in a variety of mediums, including acrylics, Canadian Artist Autumn Robbie-Draward textiles, painting on furniture, clothing, draws her inspiration from the values she shoes, and other objects, ceramics, and has embraced to guide her life’s journey: murals. Bold lines and colours characterize community, connection, love, and joy. his work, much of which is commissioned Working in watercolour, acrylic, and mixed and is part of private collections in Canada, media she expresses these values with a the United States, South Africa, Hungary, shout or a whisper of colour, letting her China, and Hong Kong. heart guide her process.

19 MERIBETH COYNE MARY ANN RUDY Last Night A graduate of the University of Manitoba Acrylic black painted plexiglas, framed fine arts program, Meribeth paints for pleasure and love of the continual struggle. 28 1/8” by 30” In Florida she discovered the wonderful Mary Anne Rudy attended University world of watercolour. She teaches at the of Manitoba and received her Bachelor Forum Art School. of Interior Design. She has a particular meribethcoyne.com interest in painting flowers, landscapes and abstracts. Currently her interest is focused on the creation of mixed media monotype prints and acrylic abstract paintings. Her work is represented in several galleries in Winnipeg and held in both public and private collections nationally and internationally. She has had several one- person art shows as well as group art shows at Fleet Galleries, Cre8ery and Birchwood Art Gallery in Winnipeg. maryannerudy.com

20 LORA SANDERSON MAUREEN WATCHORN Exploring Eagle Falls California Acrylic painting on canvas Print of oil on canvas 12” by 12" 18” by 24” Lora has been painting wildlife scenes for at Landscape has always been an integral part least ten years. She started with watercolours of my work. From the cliffs and valleys of and under the mentorship of Milos Milidrag, Journey to the Spirit World to Madonna has been working with acrylics. Lora is in the Garden of Eden, the external pleased and happy to share her art based on landscape has been reflected in my paintings perspectives of life around her. and drawings. Ten years ago, I decided to focus on the complexity of color, form and beauty of the prairies. The skyscapes are as magnificent as the landforms and both are unique in their endless variety.

21 JOANNE SMOLEY ANDREW VALKO Inferno Empire 4/23 Acrylic pour on circular canvas Silkscreen, framed 16" Radius Andrew Valko was elected to the Royal Jo is continually exploring new avenues Canadian Academy of Arts in 1995. His of visual expression. Her connection to exhibition credits include numerous national nature is evident in her artwork. She strives and international solo and group shows in to capture the Chi around her. Her artwork Canada, USA, Germany, Japan, and Taiwan. can be found at Warehouse Artworks. His work is represented in a wide range of public, corporate and private collections, @jos__ART such as The Canada Council Bank, The Manitoba Art Council, The Winnipeg Art Gallery, University of Manitoba, Memorial University of Newfoundland, The Claridge Collection/Bronfman Collection, Montreal, Manitoba Government, Investors Group, Great West Life, and Manitoba Hydro.

22 LORI ZÉBIÈRE BARBARA PRITCHARD Watcher From the moment the black pen touches Acrylic Painting on stretched canvas paper the world is quiet and a story begins. 10" by 10" My art has been described as uplifting, bright, whimsical, and inspiring. In Lori Zébière is a mixed media artist and addition to my show pieces, I also create craftsperson who enjoys experimenting with unique commissioned pieces. You can traditional and contemporary mediums, be my canvas! I have developed a line of ancient skills and modern techniques. clothing under the Pritchard ArtWear label She has been working part-time on her wherein I have transferred my artwork BFA through U of M's School of Art; is a designs onto clothing items which you can member of MAWA; and a board member for see at pritchardartwear.com. the Manitoba Society of Artists. Animals, especially dogs, factor heavily into my work and are dear to my heart. Many of my paintings focus on the human-animal relationship and the deep emotional bonds that we are capable of constructing with pets, wildlife and farm animals. ‘Watcher’ was featured in Galleries West Magazine in 2015. lorizebiere.com

23 ANDREW MAHON ANDREW MAHON The Art of Flight Fall Rides Photograph Photograph 16" by 20" 16" by 20"

Andrew Mahon is a freelance photographer based in Winnipeg, MB who specializes in commercial and event photography. He has a keen interest in patterns & minimalism in nature and it is often a focus of his personal work. Photography for him is a lifestyle, he is constantly working at new techniques and researching ways to better his skills. This collection is from exploring landscapes around Winnipeg’s outskirts. Heading out during the early morning or late evening, Andrew often draws his inspiration from the quieter parts of the day.

24 CHANDRA KREMSKI BOB THIESSEN Pilgrim Untitled Acrylic on canvas Photograph 20" by 20" Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Chandra Kremski is a contemporary I am a street photographer who likes to take abstract painter with a unique talent for it on the road. I love getting up close and bringing colours together in bold and personal to the people and surroundings dramatic ways, urging the viewer to draw we see every day. I make split second their own interpretations. Born in Viking, observations and photograph them. I strive Alberta and raised in Kitchener, Ontario, to capture the spirit of the people I meet and Chandra got her start inYellowknife countries I visit by photographing everyday where she had her first solo gallery show. life. I have travelled extensively throughout During that time, the Duke and Duchess the world including Canada, the United of Cambridge, William and Kate, were States, Europe, South East Asia, India on their Royal Canadian Tour, and one of and North Africa photographing people & Chandra’s paintings was gifted to them, architecture. I look forward to every new garnering national coverage. Chandra has adventure — whether it takes me to a far- gone on to showcase her work in solo shows away place or downtown Winnipeg. across Canada. Her home studio is based here in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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WINA TRIP FOR TWO! The British Escape

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ENJOY A 7-NIGHT TRIP FOR TWO TO THE UNITED KINGDOM Visit royalmtc.ca/bw for tickets and info. 1 for $50 or 3 for $100

— Valued at $7,000 —

26 RAFFLE RULES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

HOW TO WIN TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Tickets may be purchased from 2020 Travel departure dates are limited to: volunteer ticket sellers until 10:30pm (or until 1,000 tickets have been sold). • January 11, 18, 25 • Tickets are available for purchase • February 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 by credit card, debit, cash, or cheque — WINA TRIP FOR TWO! payable to Royal Manitoba • March 07, 14, 21, 28 Theatre Centre. • Should the prize winner wish to travel on dates other than those listed above it is • Credit card purchasers may be subject to availability the prize winner The British Escape asked to accompany the seller to is responsible for any difference in the the payment area. airfare and taxes, as well as additional • The winning ticket will be drawn on nights of hotel accommodation required Saturday, December 21 following the before or after the tour dates. final performance of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley • Anyone over the age of 18 may purchase a ticket, regardless of • Ticket winner does not need to be affiliation with Royal MTC, the Black present to win — ticket holders have & White Ball and any event sponsors, ENJOY A 7-NIGHT TRIP FOR TWO the right to witness the draw. including but not limited to the venue, TO THE UNITED KINGDOM RBC Convention Centre. • Purchasers may buy as many of Visit royalmtc.ca/bw for tickets and info. the 1,000 printed tickets as they like, 1 for $50 or 3 for $100 so long as the ticket has not already been purchased.

— Valued at $7,000 — • Prize is non-transferrable and cannot be redeemed for its cash value.

• Charitable receipts are not issued for raffle ticket purchases.

• 1000 tickets available. License number LGCA 1523-RF-32332

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