UPwithART 2025

A celebration of culture, compassion, and community
Presented by Kim Mullan Personal Real Estate

Online Auction: May 1, 2025, 7:00pm – May 10, 2025, 9:30pm
In-person Exhibition: May 2 – 9, 2025
Arty-Party: Saturday, May 10, 7:00 – 11:00pm

Images (left to right): Robert Fones, Dixon Mint Rock King (Orange), 2025, acrylic on birch panel, 61 x 45 cm. 2018, photography, 16 x 20 in. Ed Pien, Hairy Nightshade, 2001, ink on glassine and flashe on rag paper, 76.20 x 55.88 cm.

The 15th annual UPwithART fundraiser kicks off on May 1, bringing together art-lovers from across Southwestern Ontario to celebrate culture, compassion, and community by raising crucial funds for two London-based nonprofits; Museum London and Unity Project for Relief of Homelessness. Proceeds from ticket and auction sales directly support each organization’s ongoing programs, providing critical housing and support services for those experiencing homelessness and ensuring the doors to art, culture and history remain open and accessible to all in London, Ontario.

Kicking off May 1 at 7:00 pm, the online silent auction features nearly 50 stunning original artworks generously contributed by renowned national artists, emerging creatives, and esteemed collectors. Explore all available artworks, objects and unique experiences online now. Register to participate for free, “heart” your favourites, and get ready to bid (or buy) in support of two great causes between May 1 and 10! All works are professionally framed and exhibition ready. Shipping can be arranged for out of town auction participants.

Those located nearby can look forward to getting a closer look at all available works in-person in the corresponding UPwithART exhibition, running May 2 to 9, 2025 at Museum London during regular hours of operation. Admission is free, all are welcome!

Images (left to right): Kim Neudorf, untitled, 2025, oil on canvas, 22.9 x 30.5 cm. Mark Stebbins, Echoers, 2025, acrylic ink on Yupo synthetic paper, 30.48 x 25.40 cm.

This 10-day fundraiser celebration will culminate with the highly-anticipated arty-party on Saturday, May 10 from 7:00 to 11:00 pm at Museum London. Together with more than 400 of our closest friends and supporters, we’ll enjoy delicious food and drink as we connect, dance and celebrate, take in live performances by local artists and musicians, and participate in exciting hands-on artist-led activities.

Tickets are on sale now! Get yours at UPwithART.ca
Make an art of doing your part! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 10 and join us at Museum London for a lively celebration.

Early Bird Ticket ($60): Available until April 17 or while supplies last. Offers admission to the arty-party, exclusive access to food, drink, entertainment, and activities.

Supporter Ticket ($75): Offers admission to the arty-party, exclusive access to food, drink, entertainment, and activities.

Super Supporter Ticket ($160): Show some extra love and receive a $100 charitable tax receipt for your generous support! Offers premium admission to the arty-party, exclusive access to food, drink, entertainment, and activities.

UPwithART is a labour of love. We couldn’t make this terrific program happen without the incredible support of our advisory committee and community partners:

UPwithART Advisory Committee
Ron Holliday, Alexia Hlynialuk, Paula Lombardi, Kim Neudorf, Liisa Sheldrick, Anita Schipper, Carmelita Tang, with thanks also to Brian Meehan

Community Partners
Benz Gallery, Embassy Cultural House, Michael Gibson Gallery, Westland Gallery

We thank our generous sponsors for making this event possible: