In  light of the recent rise in COVID-19 Delta variant cases on the island, Vashon Center for the Arts (VCA) has decided to adapt its annual fundraiser and return to a three week, 2-part auction event—an Online Auction opening on First Friday, September 3rd, and a virtual gala night livestream event on Friday, September 24th.

VCA’s annual Gala Art Auction will take place in two-parts:
Part I: Sept 3-24, Online Auction, with viewing in gallery and online. All bidding online.

Part II: Sept 24, Live streaming Gala event.

Online Auction Opens September 3

Viewing is online and in gallery.
Bidding is online https://vca.maxgiving.bid

Part I: More than a hundred original art pieces by talented local artists have been donated, not to mention dozens of fantastic one-of-a-kind experiences. Items will go on display for bidding in the VCA Gallery and Atrium beginning at noon on September 3. In-person viewing and online bidding will run through to 7pm on September 24. 

Participants can visit VCA in-person to see the items up close or view them online at https://vca.maxgiving.bid. All bidding will take place online at https://vca.maxgiving.bid. VCA staff are available to help register participants for mobile bidding during open hours Wednesday through Sunday, 12 – 5PM or by calling 206-259-3003. 

Tune in for the Gala Livestream Event on September 24

Part II: Livestream Virtual Gala Night set for September 24th at 7PM. In addition to the Online Auction, VCA’s annual event will be broadcast on September 24. Co-hosts Kevin Joyce and Martha Enson of EnJoy Productions return with their trademark humor and spirit to host this livestream event featuring special guest performances, on-air door prizes and raffle drawing, and a very important appeal for charitable contributions to support the Blue Heron Education Center and the Scholarship Fund that makes arts education and Dance accessible to all islanders regardless of ability to pay.

This year, in addition to replenishing the Scholarship Fund, contributions will go toward critical repairs to the historic Blue Heron Education Center. 

More details

Our 2021 Gala Art Auction begins on First Friday, September 3, with the opening of our Art Auction featuring hundreds of works generously donated by island artists, as well as dozens of unique one-of-a-kind experiences. Bidding will take place for three weeks from September 3 until September 24. We will close bidding at the start of our Gala Livestream event at 7PM on September 24. 

All items will be featured on this website and be available to view on September 3. If you'd like to see the items in person, our gallery will be open Wed thru Sun from 12-5PM.

Don't miss a very special virtual event from the comfort of your home! Co-hosts Kevin Joyce and Martha Enson of EnJoy Productions return with their trademark humor and spirit to host a virtual gala featuring special guest performances, on-air prize drawings for fabulous items, a Golden Ticket raffle, and a very important fundraising appeal for our Blue Heron Education Center and our scholarship programs. The livestream will be broadcast from the Kay White Hall and is free to view.

Dinners & Treats Delivered to your Homes

Stay tuned for more details about our special Boxed Dinners and refreshments! Herban Feast catering joins us to plan several gourmet options that our volunteer crews will be on hand to deliver the night of September 24th! We'll send out detailed information the first week of September!

Vashon Center for the Arts Gala Art Auction is VCA’s largest fundraising event of the year. As such, it provides crucial funding for our scholarship fund and general operations. Now more than ever, your support is crucial and necessary for our programs to remain vibrant and strong during this unprecedented pandemic. We are truly grateful for all the encouragement and support we have received - you are keeping the arts alive on Vashon!

All auction proceeds benefit Vashon Center for the Arts.