40th Anniversary Fundraiser
From 8 AM, September 10 to 11:59 PM, September 24, 2024 | Online
Unveil the Unexpected by bidding on surprise artist offerings in grunt’s 40th Anniversary Fundraiser.
Launching online September 10th, join the bid for community enrichment by participating in our 40th Anniversary Fundraiser. From September 10th to 24th, grunt will resurface a fundraiser originating in 1998 (or was it 1999?). An unexpected donation to our archive of photos captured by Lawrence Paul Yuxweluptun some years back unearthed a wonderful idea. The original idea? Give a dozen artists disposable cameras and auction them off sight unseen. With thanks to our predecessors for the inspiration, we have remounted this campaign with a new lineup of exciting participants and a greater breadth of offerings. We have engaged four artists to create non-visual offerings to support a broader range of accessibility and platform artists with disabilities. We will be auctioning unique disposable camera prints in addition to these non-visual offerings. The contents of these auction items are unknown and we are elated for the lucky bidders to unveil these one-of-a-kind creations!
With immense gratitude, we are thrilled to announce the participating artists:
Laiwan, Cindy Mochizuki, Carmen Papalia, Rebecca Bair, Joi Arcand, Christine Taylor Fearing, Moroti George, Rebecca Belmore, Michelle Sound, Valerie Walker, Jen Yakamovich, Paul Wong, Glenn Gear, Derya Akay, and Syrus Marcus Ware.
Place your bids online from 8 AM, September 10th until 11:59 PM, September 24th. Or bid live at our 40th anniversary party on September 20th. By bidding, you not only acquire an inside look into the daily moments that inspire creativity in your favourite artists’ lives, you are also supporting grunt’s critical programming, empowering our community, and uplifting the artists who enrich it.
This fundraiser was made possible with support from Beau Photo Supplies.
Look below for information on how you can bid and have the chance to make a fleeting moment from an artists’ day, a permanent part of your space.
Get ready to seize the moment by creating a Bidding for Good account in advance of our 40th Anniversary Fundraiser! The fundraiser goes live on Tuesday September 10th at 8 AM PDT and bidding starts at $200 for all fundraiser offerings. Don’t miss out by following some tips below:
How to Bid:
grunt gallery’s 40th Anniversary Fundraiser will be held online on the Bidding for Good platform, making it easy for you to bid on your favourite pieces from the comfort of your home. Here’s a quick guide on how to participate:
1. Visit the Auction Page: Go to https://www.biddingforgood.com/gruntgallery/40thanniversaryfundraiser
2. Create an Account – Please note that you must have a credit card added to your account to bid.
To Register
On Mobile: Choose the Register button at the top, you will be redirected to enter personal details to complete your registration.
Desktop: Choose “Register to Bid’ text link at top. You will be redirected to complete a form that includes your credit card details. Please make sure to fill out all information asked on the form completely.
To Login
On Mobile: Choose login at the top. Enter your login details.
Desktop: Enter your login details in the top left corner and click “Sign in”. If you are already signed in, the page will state at the top “Welcome [Your name]“.
3. Browse Artist Offerings: Once registered, explore available artist offerings. Click on individual items for more details.
4. Place Your Bid: To place a bid, first view an item that is eligible for bidding. Type in the desired amount in the bid box. Select the type of bidding you would like to use. Not sure what kind of bidding to select? See Types of Bidding for more information on Straight Bids (Exactly this amount) and Proxy Bids (Up to this amount). Once you’ve selected the type of bidding you’d like, Click “Place Bid”. Click “Confirm Bid”. You’ll be notified by email if someone outbids you.
5. Track Your Bids: You can monitor your bids and see which pieces you’re leading on by visiting your account dashboard.
6. Closing the Auction: The auction closes at 11:59 PM, September 24, 2024.
Your participation in this fundraiser makes a real difference to our programming and allows us to enrich the supports that we are able to offer. Whether through bidding or simply spreading the word, every effort helps us to continue our work in empowering Vancouver’s artistic community.
Needing more information?
Please visit Giftworks’ FAQ page for more information on how to bid here:
https://support.frontstream.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005864463-How-to-Place-a-Bid
If you have any further questions on how you can bid, September 10th to 24th, please contact fundraiser@grunt.ca
Please note that winning bidders are responsible for shipping costs.
Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Thursday, September 26, 2024 | 6:30 PM | ONLINE via Zoom
Please join us for a fast and fun Annual General Meeting of the Visible Art Society (dba grunt gallery) by Zoom. We will be meeting for the following purposes:
Presentation of the 2023 – 2024 Audited Financial Statements
- Board of Directors’ Report
- Program Director Report
- Operations Director Report
- Election of the Society’s Officers
As a member, you are invited to attend virtually and vote. If you are not a member, please go to grunt.ca and sign up for our newsletter by 5:00pm on September 25, 2024. There is no cost to membership.
Join us online at this zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83362032420?pwd=vSge98CcmMC0lG5UXWMv1h4ZqEXLo3.1
Or use these details to join:
Meeting ID: 833 6203 2420
Passcode: 432096
grunt’s 40th Anniversary Party!
Friday, September 20, 2024 | 7 PM to 11 PM | at grunt gallery
In September 1984, grunt gallery opened its doors for the first time — and this September, you’re invited to rejoice in recanting 40 years of incredible love and labour from thousands of artists, cultural workers and community members who have shared their time and gifts to make grunt the space that it is today. All of you have been essential in activating grunt‘s space as an unruly catalyst in support of diverse and groundbreaking approaches and practices. Because of you, we reach far beyond our gallery walls through the work of our generous and ever-growing community.
Join us for an unforgettable night of fun, laughter, and great company as we come together to celebrate our vibrant community and 40 years of grunt! Dance, snack, fire up new connections and reminisce on the old with performances from members of House of Rice. Featuring SKIM as the night’s MC, Maiden China, and DJ Shay Dior on the decks, you’re going to want to catch these riveting performances. We’ve got the atmosphere planned and all we need is you!
Do you have memories to share?
We want to see grunt from your perspective. We are putting together a slideshow of reflections and stories from community members for the party and we’d like to invite you to share a short memory or message about grunt or your time here. We ask that contributions be submitted by September 13th and are less than 100 words. Please send your memory to dan@grunt.ca or let us know if you’d prefer to contribute in a format other than text. For all of our friends near and far who can’t make it to the party, we’d love to have your presence in this slideshow.
There will also be an interactive memory wall at the party where you can post copies (or originals if you’re brave) of memorabilia and write messages to the grunt community.
During the party, you are also invited to BID LIVE on artist offerings in our 40th Anniversary Fundraiser. There will be a station set up for self-serve bidding, with staff available for assistance if needed.
HOHOL Food Trip with co-curator Christian Vistan
Saturday, August 17 | 12 PM to 2 PM (approximately) | Various locations along Fraser Street
On August 17, in celebration of the final day of HOHOL (Hang Out Hang Out Lang), join artist and co-curator Christian Vistan for an afternoon closing event. Christian will lead a Filipino food tour of stores, restaurants, and other locations on Fraser Street. Participants will be provided Antonio Ubalde’s text, FILIPINO COMMUNITY SPACE from Memories of Overdevelopment: Philippine Diaspora in Contemporary Art in advance, which Christian will be creating and sharing poetic responses from throughout the trip.
Lunch, snacks, bus fare, and a zine will be provided to participants. We will meet outside of the JJ Bean at the intersection of Fraser Street and E 27th Ave., at 4287 Fraser Street. This tour will be approximately 2 hours long and includes short intermittent walks and a bus ride between locations. Participants are also welcome to bike instead of taking the bus to the final location of the food trip. Additional information including the route of the food trip will be emailed to participants.
This event is by donation; with a suggested donation of $5. Registration is required. Get Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hohol-food-trip-with-co-curator-christian-vistan-tickets-989221376767
A note on the accessibility of the food trip. The longest walk will be 15 mins from the first location of the tour to the cemetery with a slight incline. Unfortunately, there will be an abundance of construction noise and many locations on this tour have narrow hallways and most do not have accessible washroom facilities. Additionally, there will be stairs and unpaved paths throughout the route.
We welcome you to email any inquiries or access requests to communications@grunt.ca.
Accessibility:
grunt gallery is accessed from the sidewalk via a 106” long, 64” wide concrete ramp that rises 12”. The slope is 1 : 8.75. There are no rails on the ramp. The front entrance is an outward-swinging double door with a total width of 64”, and with hand and foot height buttons for automated opening. Entry to the Media Lab behind the gallery space is via a 42” wide passage and entry to the neighbouring amenity space is through a manually operated outward swinging double door with a total width of 70”. No stairs, inclines, or elevators are necessary to access the public areas once inside the gallery.
grunt gallery has a single gender neutral washroom that is accessed via a 31” wide doorway with an automated swinging door with a door handle that is 40” high. The toilet has a 10” clearance on the left side and a 21” clearance in front, with a support bar on the left side. The sink height is 34”.
grunt has immunocompromised guests and staff. Masks are strongly encouraged and are provided at the door.
Please contact us via access@grunt.ca with any questions, feedback or to discuss access needs.
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Check out past event documentation on our Vimeo page.
Images: An Exploration of Resilience and Resistance by Kali Spitzer, opening reception, 2019; a sentimental dissidence by Gabi Dao, opening reception, 2019; Together Apart Queer Indigeneities Symposium, artist talk by Jas M. Nixon, 2019.