Each of the donated works is old for $65 but the intrigue lies in the fact that purchasers only learn the artist’s identity after the sale is done.
The Art Market raises funds for Le Nichoir, a local non-profit organization which is the largest songbird rehabilitation centre in Canada. The Wildcard event’s goal is to raise enough funds to allow Le Nichoir to move its operations out of the 175 year-old barn that currently serves as its headquarters.
The sale will take place on Saturday, November 19 at the College Sainte-Anne, 1250 St. Joseph Blvd in Lachine. Tickets are available only in advance for $40.
See www.lenichoir.org/wildcard for details.
“The works of art will be sold at $65 each, so purchasers can help Le Nichoir, discover some great art, while running the chance of snagging a bargain on artwork done by established artists. $65 also represents the dollar figure that Le Nichoir volunteers attribute to the average cost of rehabilitating birds up to the point of being re-released”, explains Lindsay D’Aoust, coordinator.
Online preview of all Wildcards will be available until November 19 at www.lenichoir.org/wildcard.
This year the public have the chance to purchase works from artists as diverse as Linda Rutenberg, Myles Goodwyn, Melinda Brewer, Brigitte Radecki, G. Scott MacLeod and Gathie Falk RCA as well as Lachine artist Martha Markowsky.
About Le Nichoir
Le Nichoir Wild Bird Rehabilitation Centre is a registered non-profit organization located in Hudson. Founded in 1994, the Centre has cared for thousands of wild birds, including hundreds of ducklings and returned them to their natural habitat.
Le Nichoir hires students for the summer to provide daily and necessary care but volunteers are also at the heart of daily activities. Le Nichoir has become an educational resource well known for its expertise and is the largest rehabilitation Centre for songbirds in Canada.
For more information about Le Nichoir contact Susan Wylie at 450-458-2809 or info@lenichoir.org.