OFF THE HOOK: Silent Art Auction 2025 – Thank You!

Photo: Jennifer Klementti

OFF THE HOOK: Silent Art Auction
MacLaren Art Centre, Barrie

On Friday, November 14, the MacLaren welcomed artists, art lovers, and collectors to the 33rd annual OFF THE HOOK: Silent Art Auction, an event that raises vital funds in support of the Gallery’s programs and exhibitions. This year, the Auction included over 60 works, which were generously donated by artists connected to the MacLaren and the region. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this special event. Your support ensures this social fundraiser is a success, year after year.

Heartfelt Thanks to the 2025 OFF THE HOOK Contributing Artists:

Peter Adams | David Amos | Angela Aujla | Amy Bagshaw | Matt Bahen | Brian Barrer | Shirra Benson | Dianne Black | Marilyn Black | Pauline Bradshaw | Kim Brett | Nadine Carr | Teresa Cullen | Tanya Cunnington | Gary Evans | Michael Farnan | Nahúm Flores | Ted Fullerton | Elena Gaevskaya | Ingi Gould | Katie Green | Sadko Hadzihasanovic | Kara Hamilton | John Hartman | Joseph Hartman | Katharine Harvey | Martha Henrickson | Ian James Hopkins | Silvija Hord | Neda Mazahb Jafari | Heather Driver Kerslake | Roger Kerslake | Kristiina Lahde | Colette Laliberté | Derek Liddington | Joanne Lomas | Valerie Losell | Jeanette Luchese | Landon Mackenzie | Robert Marchessault | John McEwen | Claudia Mandler McKnight | Peter Miehm | Sue Miller | Caroline Monnet | Marlene Hilton Moore | Chris Nelson | Maureen O’Connor | Margaret Ann Paradis | Jill Price | Rod Prouse | Brian Rideout | Scott Rogers | Jon Sasaki | Scott Sawtell | Vicky Talwar | Monica Tap | Frances Thomas | Karen Wild | Regina Williams | Wendy Wingfelder | Z’otz* Collective

Sponsors and Supporters:

The MacLaren gratefully acknowledges Barriston Law for their generous event sponsorship, and McBride Robillard Financial Solutions, Kempenfelt Bay School, Jeff’s Junk, Lawler Team, National Bank, PACART, Plumbtech Plumbing Inc, and Wall-Armstrong & Green for their advertising sponsorship.

Thank you to Cravings Fine Food, Kajo Food Works, Sweet and Sassie Bake Shop, Cakes by Design, Butter Bay Pastry House, and Craig’s Cookies Barrie for their food and dessert donations. Thanks to our wine sponsors HayCo Commercial Group and Seven Elements Wealth Planning.

Thanks to our Volunteers and Contributors:

Heartfelt thanks to our dedicated MacLaren volunteers, whose time and effort helped this fundraiser unfold with ease. Sincere thanks to the 2025 Art Auction Committee for their dedication, thoughtful planning, and unwavering support. With gratitude to: Carol-Ann Ryan (Committee Chair), Esther Sabet, Shannon Dawson, Barb Robillard, Patti Gwin, Tammy Shuster, Sheila Delaney, Angela Gray, Nadine Carr, and Ruth Anderson. Finally, our thanks to the MacLaren Board of Directors for their support, the Barrie BIA and Lindt for their raffle contributions, and to Jennifer Klementti for graciously documenting the event.

About the MacLaren Art Centre

The MacLaren Art Centre is the major public art gallery in Central Ontario serving the residents of Barrie, the County of Simcoe, and surrounding area. The Gallery has a significant permanent collection of contemporary Canadian art and presents a year-round programme of exhibitions, education activities, and special events.

The MacLaren is located on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabek, which include the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Pottawatomi Nations, collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy. The local bands consist of the Chippewa Tri-Council, who are made up of Beausoleil First Nation, Georgina Island First Nation, and Rama First Nation. The Gallery also like to acknowledges the Wendat Nation (Huron) who occupied these lands prior to the middle of the 17th century.

As a registered charity, the MacLaren relies on public and private support for its operations and programs. The MacLaren gratefully acknowledges the ongoing support of its Members, Patrons, Donors, Sponsors, Partners, the City of Barrie, the Ontario Arts Council, the Government of Ontario, the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the Canada Council for the Arts, and Canadian Heritage.

MacLaren Art Centre
37 Mulcaster Street
Barrie, ON L4M 3M2
T: 705-721-9696
www.maclarenart.com

Gallery Hours
Mon: Closed
Tue, Wed, Fri–Sun: 10am – 4pm
Thu: 10am – 8pm
Wheelchair accessible