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LOOK Art Auction


  • Contemporary Calgary 701 11 Street Southwest Calgary, AB, T2P 2C4 Canada (map)
 

LOOK Art Auction

May 13 – June 11, 2022

Visit givergy.ca/look2022 to explore the live auction items or start bidding on an incredible selection of silent auction items.


We are thrilled to present LOOK, an art auction featuring works from many of the country’s most significant artists, generously donated for our annual live and silent art auctions. With painting, sculpture, and photography spanning decades of practice, the auction includes a wide diversity of artwork by renowned artists such as Kent MonkmanAngela GrossmannEdward BurtynskyCarol WainioTed GodwinJoane Cardinal-SchubertJohn HallDiana ThorneycroftCorri-Lynn Tetz and many more. We are also honoured to feature the work of Cathy DaleyHarry Kiyooka and Mary Shannon Willthree much beloved artists who passed away recently but leave a lasting legacy.

The LOOK art auction is sponsored by Heather Bala Edwards & kd lang, and supported by Deborah Herringer Kiss as auction chair. We are pleased to welcome Brett Sherlock, Christie’s International Consultant, as auctioneer, who will help us find loving homes for the incredible works on display. LOOK would not be possible without the extraordinary support of the artists and the many dealers, sponsors, committee members, donors and collectors who recognize the value of arts and culture and the importance of philanthropy. All proceeds from the LOOK art auction directly support public programming and exhibitions at Contemporary Calgary.

Auction Details

The online auction will open May 13, 2022, and close at 11:30PM on June 11, 2022. The live auction will commence at Contemporary Calgary at 8:45PM on June 11, 2022.

How to Bid and Donate

  • Use the top-left menu to view Silent Auction Items, access My Bids or Make a Donation.

  • To bid, select an item, enter your amount and then click 'Place Bid'. Use the 'Max Bid' function and the system will automatically bid for you up to the amount entered.

  • Register your details and then 'Confirm Your Bid'.

  • Receive outbid text notifications and bid again!

  • If you are at the event, keep an eye on the leaderboard screens to see if you're still the winning bidder!

View the Artworks In-Person

From May 13 to June 10 you can visit Contemporary Calgary to see these amazing pieces in person. Our galleries are open Wednesdays – Saturdays (12pm – 7pm) and Sundays (12pm – 5pm)


Art Auction Sponsor

Heather Bala Edwards & k.d. lang

Art Auction Chair

Deborah Herringer Kiss

Auctioneer

Brett Sherlock
Christie's International Consultant


Artists

Nura Ali, Maxwell Bates, Dianne Bos, David Burdeny, Catherine Burgess, Edward Burtynsky, Billie Rae Busby, Joane Cardinal-Schubert, Michael Corner, Chris Cran, Cathy Daley, DaveandJenn, Mark Dicey, Joseph Drapell, Rhys Douglas Farrell, Ted Godwin, Angela Grossmann, John Hall, Maggie Hall, Marcia Harris, John Heward, Aron Hill, Brian Howell, Darryl Hughto, Geoffrey Hunter, Laurel Johannesson, Kent Merriman Jr., Illingworth Kerr, Harry Kiyooka, Paul Kuhn, Robert Marchessault, Andrew James McKay, Steve Mennie, Chris Millar, David Milne, Kent Monkman, Ron Moppett, Mark Mullin, Yvonne Mullock, Erik Olson, Laura Pope, Darija Radakovic, Sylvia Safdie, Ryan Sluggett, Michael Smith, Corri-Lynn Tetz, David Thauberger, Diana Thorneycroft, Harold Town, Carol Wainio, Andy Warhol, John Will, Mary Shannon Will, and Diana Zasadny.


Art Auction Contributors

Alexandra Burroughs, Christine Klassen, Paul Kuhn & Esther Krasnow, Ryan Green & Megan Paterson, Jarvis Hall & Shannon Norberg, Colette Hubner & Ian Loch, Viviane Mehr & Meeka Sato, Yves Trépanier, Kevin Baer & Judy Ciccaglione, Helen Zenith & Tamar Zenith.


Gallery Contributors


LOOK2022 Committee 

Contemporary Calgary’s LOOK committee is made up of a diverse group of individuals, all of whom have one thing in common: their support of Contemporary Calgary and their commitment to making LOOK2022 the party of the year. Thank you to all of our committee members for your ideas, your time, your energy, and your enthusiasm.

LOOK2022 Chair

Kelly Streit

Honorary Chairs

Douglas Coupland, OC, OBC
M. Ann McCaig, CM, AOE
Kelly Oxford
Adrian A. Stimson

Vice-Chairs

Kim Berjian
Erin Donnelly-Ferguson

Committee Members

Ryan Atkins, Alexandra Burroughs, Elizabeth Carson, Tara Cowles, Chris Cran, Chaitali Dave, Lauretta Enders, Samara Felesky Hunt, Matthew Grant & Carly Duerr, Arif Hirani, Ernest Hon, Usman Jutt, Deb Kerr, Steve & Zoe Klintberg Nagy, Kevin Krausert, Bruce Kuwabara, CM, Chad Larson, Michelle Lazo, D'Arcy Levesque, Margaret-Jean Mannix, Walker & Jeannie McKinley, Michael Meneghetti, Elizabeth & Ross Middleton, Pat Moore, OC, Ellen Parker, Jenn Rallison, M. Carol Ryder, Robyn Silverberg, Chloe Streit, Peter & Jan Tertzakian, Todd Towers, and Jan Wittig.


Factory Dinner Sponsor

 

Food & Beverage Sponsor

 

Andy Warhol: One Night Only Sponsor

 

Studio 54 Reception Sponsor

 

After Party Sponsor

 

Entertainment Sponsor

 

Community Partner

 

Travel & Accommodations Sponsor

 

Media Sponsor

 

LOOK2022 Patron

 

In-Kind Sponsors