Arts Umbrella, Canada’s leading not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to youth arts education, is proud to announce the success of its 43rd annual Splash Art Auction, which raised $1.73M in support of young creatives.

Arts Umbrella’s iconic Splash Art Auction – presented by Nicola Wealth and co-chaired by Christie Garofalo and Bruce Munro Wright, O.B.C. – returns for its 43rd year on October 4, continuing its legacy of changing young lives through the power of art. As excitement builds for one of Vancouver’s most anticipated cultural events, the public is invited to engage through a free preview exhibition at the Pendulum Gallery and advance bidding in the online auction, both starting September 8.