Imitation is the finest form of flattery, well before copyright laws came along.
Nonetheless, the fabulous fakes that have been painted and sculpted for Gallery Vertigo’s annual Almost Famous live art auction and fundraiser, Feb. 21, are one of a kind.
As in past years, Vertigo has once again put the call out to artists for their interpretations of famous artworks and the resulting pieces cross the gamut from representational, impressionistic and abstract.
“Our auction this year will include reproductions and interpretations of pieces by Vermeer, Andy Warhol, van Gogh, Matisse, Monet and some early 20th century abstract artists and more,” said Vertigo executive director Trista Bassett.
The event, as in the past, is Gallery Vertigo’s main fundraiser of the year.
“As a small non-profit, artist-run centre, Almost Famous is critically important to topping up our operating grant funds to keep us running throughout the year,” said Bassett. “All ticket and auction sales from the fundraiser go directly into our operating budget to ensure quality and affordable arts and music programming for the Vernon community.”
Almost Famous will be hosted at the Vernon Community Arts Centre, located at the east entrance to Polson Park beside the Okanagan Science Centre.
The VCAC, run by the Arts Council of the North Okanagan, has graciously donated their space for the event, said Bassett.
Along with the live auction, the evening will include eats and treats, coffee/tea donated by Blenz, alcoholic beverages, and door prizes donated by local businesses Crush, Olive Us, Bean There Bistro, and Colleen’s Chocolates.
Tickets for Almost Famous are $20 and are available at Gallery Vertigo, #1-3001 31st St., downtown Vernon. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday, from noon to 4 p.m Tickets are also available at The Bean Scene on 30th Avenue. Ticket holders can register to bid between 7 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, with the auction getting into full swing shortly thereafter.
For more information, visit Gallery Vertigo on Facebook or galleryvertigo.net.
