Description
- When: Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM
- Where: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
- Cost: Ticketed — see event page for pricing
- Hosted by: Arts Umbrella, presented by Nicola Wealth
Now in its 44th year, the Splash Art Auction returns to the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver as one of the city's signature fundraising galas. Co-chaired by Christie Garofalo and Bruce Munro Wright, OBC, the evening features a cocktail reception showcasing the full Splash artwork collection, a sit-down dinner, performances by Arts Umbrella students, and a Live Auction, capped off with an after-party.
Evening Program
All times listed are Pacific Time.
- 5:30 PM — Cocktail Reception and Exhibition
- 7:00 PM — Evening Program and Broadcast Begins
- Student Dance Performance
- Dinner Service
- Student Musical Theatre Performance
- Live Auction
- Prize Draw
- 10:30 PM — The Party
- 12:00 AM — Event Concludes
Hosts & Auctioneer
The evening is hosted by Gloria Macarenko of CBC and Fred Lee, with Hank Bull serving as auctioneer for the Live Auction.
Supporting Arts Umbrella
Proceeds from Splash support Arts Umbrella's work providing arts education opportunities to young people. A Prize Drawruns alongside the auction for additional fundraising.
Plan Your Visit
- Event: Splash Art Auction 2026
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Time: 5:30 PM – 12:00 AM
- Location: Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
- Admission: Ticketed
- Website: artsumbrella.com/event/splash-2026
Cocktails, a sit-down dinner, student performances, and a live art auction — Splash marks its 44th year as one of Vancouver's premier gala fundraisers, supporting the next generation of Arts Umbrella students.