In honour of the Inuit art centre opening, this year’s event is named the Qaumajuq Ball.
Online Auction
Whether you’re attending or not, you can still get in on the online auction. The auction is open to all and will close the night of Sunday, October 17. Funds raised will make a difference to thousands of children who will, because of you, take part in fun, creative programming at WAG-Qaumajuq.
Guest Info
In-person, black-tie event. As per provincial health orders, proof of double immunization is required for entry.
Please have your digital or physical COVID-19 Immunization Card and photo ID ready to be checked upon entry. Face masks are required except when eating or drinking.
Order of Events
CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION
6–7:30pm • 3rd floor of WAG-Qaumajuq
SILENT AUCTION
6–11pm • Skylight Gallery
DINNER & DESSERT
7:30pm • Qilak, Galleries 1, 2, 8
COFFEE, WHISKY BAR & DANCING
9:30pm • 1st & 2nd floor of WAG
Connecting Youth with Art
With your support, the Ball will fund critical programming that activates Qaumajuq’s innovative new spaces: from Ilipvik, the smart classroom increasing our capacity for virtual experiences, to the purpose-built art-making studios on the WAG penthouse. Can’t attend the Ball, but still want to support our cause?
Catering Partner
Radiant Sponsor
Glow Sponsors
Floral Partner
Lounge Sponsor
Wine Sponsor
SUPPORTED BY
Mary Lou Albrechtsen • Ruth Hastings
The Asper Foundation • Joyce Berry • Ritza & Dean Lambos • Drew Salter & Hartley Klapman
Donors
Don White & Treena Hastings • The Winnipeg Foundation • Angela Ross • Mercedes-Benz Winnipeg • Terri Einarson-Mollot • Craig & Barb Gilpin • Aubrey Margolis • Rita Talwar
Maria den Oudsten for the donation of the beautiful necklaces for Ball guests & Sandra Hasenack for facilitating this take away gift
Thank you to all of this year’s auction donors listed at wag.ca/auction
Qaumajuq Ball Committee
Ritza Lambos (chair) • Sylvia Apostolakis • Joyce Berry • Harinder & JP Chahal • Susan Knox • Drew Salter
Stories
Sunday, Oct 21 '18
In Pictures: Gallery Ball 2018
The Winnipeg Art Gallery held its annual black-tie fundraiser on Saturday, October 13, 2018 with proceeds supporting the WAG’s Youth Outreach and Education programs. Thank…Wednesday, Oct 30 '19
A Gallery Ball for the Books!
As the Winnipeg Art Gallery’s premier annual fundraising gala, the Gallery Ball grows ever year. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this year’s event,…Wednesday, Oct 16 '19
Interior Illusions Gets the Ball Rolling
In just a few days, the 2019 Gallery Ball will be here! The WAG’s premier annual fundraising gala in support of youth art and outreach…Tuesday, Mar 30 '21
Celebrating the Opening of Qaumajuq
At the end of March 2021, Qaumajuq (the Inuit art centre) opened virtually to Manitobans and audiences around the globe. While we couldn’t gather in…Thursday, Sep 9 '21
Qaumajuq Ball invite
You can use your Qaumajuq Ball invite to create a structure of your own!WAG-Qaumajuq is now open regular hours. See our safety measures here.
