Art on the Line, an annual fundraising event for UBCO’s fine arts and media studies students, takes place March 15.
What: Art on the Line gala and fundraiser
Who: Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies students, faculty, local artists
When: Saturday, March 15, from 6 to 10 pm
Where: Engineering, Management and Education building, UBC Okanagan, 1137 Alumni Avenue, Kelowna
Cost: $200 per ticket, which admits two people and guarantees one piece of artwork. General admission, $10 at the door
It’s that time of year for art lovers to head to UBC’s Okanagan campus for the annual Art on the Line fundraiser.
Art on the Line is organized by Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies (FCCS) students and faculty as a fundraiser for fine arts and media studies students. The annual event is organized by FCCS students in a fourth-year practicum class, and led by Visual Arts Instructor David Doody.
“The night consists of a fantastic display of artwork, where guests are invited to choose from approximately 160 pieces of art that speak to them,” explains Doody. “Guests are also welcome to beverages and food during the night as they browse the exhibition and chat with artists. The artwork is then chosen by guests in the lottery portion of the event as the night progresses—an exciting way to claim art.”
Every guest will go home with a piece of art, each donated by fine arts and media studies students, visual arts faculty and staff as well as local artists. Each guest selects a piece of donated work they would like to take home. However, no one knows until their ticket is pulled which piece they will have the opportunity of actually claiming as theirs, explains Doody.
Laura McCarthy, a fourth-year Bachelor of Media Studies student and one of the organizers, says having the opportunity to help organize one of the biggest events on campus has been a great learning opportunity.
“I’m extremely thankful to have been a part of the practicum class. Helping plan Art on the Line was also a fantastic way to learn how to run, curate and prepare an event, and I can feel confident in using these skills in the future,” she says. “This class helped me make connections in the Kelowna artistic community and take my first steps into the professional world as an artist.”
Proceeds from the event support UBCO visual arts student exhibitions, including the fourth-year show, the visiting artist program, opportunities for travel grants and exhibitions, as well as the KGH Foundation—an organization dedicated to providing mental health services and counselling to young people in the Okanagan.
“We are thrilled with the number of artworks donated by our students, faculty, staff and alumni,” adds Doody. “There are some great pieces of art for people to take home.”
Art on the Line takes place on Saturday, March 15, at 6 pm in the Engineering, Management and Education building on the UBC Okanagan campus. Tickets are $200 for two people and this ticket guarantees one piece of art. People who would like to attend and view the exhibition but not take anything home can purchase a ticket at the door for $10.
“We are so excited to host this event again,” says Doody. “Each year, the students work so hard on it. To see everthing come together for this fun night with art lovers in the community is such a great experience for me as an instructor and artist.”
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: fccs.ok.ubc.ca/artontheline
