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Pumphouse offering online fundraising ‘flash sale’

An original painting by Raymond Martin is one of the items available in the Pumphouse flash sale.
An original painting by Raymond Martin is one of the items available in the Pumphouse flash sale.

A Niagara Pumphouse “flash sale” will  feature recent art donations from local, national and international artists, and specially curated gift baskets featuring locally-sourced and specialized donations.

This three-day, online sale fundraising Flash Sale, Feb. 25 to 27, will also include unsold works from the arts centre’s annual holiday sale.

These “overlooked treasures” are being offered at even “more attractive prices” according to the centre’s marketing coordinator Aimee Medina.

“The Fundraising Flash Sale features paintings, photography, mixed-media, and sculptures donated by artists, estates, patrons, and members,” she explains. 

“We wouldn’t be able to hold this event without the generous contribution of the community. We truly appreciate the incredible support of our donors, board of directors and volunteers,” says Rima Boles, arts centre director. 

In addition to donations of works by Victor Klaus and Erin Whitten Crysdale, the Centre has several works by Raymond Martin who, according to Medina, “was born in Toronto and moved to the Niagara Region in the late 80s. He was a popular instructor at the Pumphouse.”

The curated gift baskets, she adds, “are themed, such as Tea-time, Family fun, and Picnic, thoughtfully put together by the team. They all will be meant to be enjoyed by the buyer, or as gifts for any occasion.”

As a not-for-profit community-based organization, the Pumphouse relies on the generosity and support of its members, the artists and the community to fulfill their mission “to engage, enrich and celebrate our diverse and growing population through the visual arts.”

“The community is invited to help raise funds for programs that connect and engage the children and youth of our community to visual arts. This is a great opportunity for individuals to start or build their collection or purchase gifts while supporting a great cause,” says Boles. 

The sale can be previewed starting Feb 21 at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre website fundraiser page, found at niagarapumphouse.ca/events. The online sale goes live on Feb. 25 at 7 p.m, closing on Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. All items are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. All proceeds from the online shopping event will go specifically to support children and youth programs. 

This tea-time gift basket is one of several baskets available for the Pumphouse flash sale.

This large print by Victor Klaus is also available at the flash sale.