On a Saturday September evening, take a trip to La Serenissima. It is the Fall fundraiser for the Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre’s ‘La Serenissima’: Harry Kiyooka 2023 Memorial Fundraiser
It is a night to honour one of the centre co-founders Harry Kiyooka.
Harry Kiyooka and Katie Ohe founded the art centre which has largest outdoor sculpture park located on a 20-acre botanical garden that is a rehabilitated wetland at the edge of Calgary’s limits.
“It is super exciting to learn from a prolific artist, and the lasting legacy that he has created with co-founded Katie Ohe,” says Alice Lam, board member for the Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre.
Harry Kiyooka has influenced many artists over the years as an artist and arts educator.
The highlight of the evening will be works from his Venetian series, along with displays of his books and sketches.
When planning the event, Alice says, “It is a delicate process to go through to curate for the event specifically and to see how different eras had an impact on what he produced. It is cool to look at something and imagine his impact on artists young and old.”
“I am floored by the response from the community,” she says.
Along with art, there will also be music, food from Lina’s Italian Market, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
A live auction will take place, as well as an open studio tour with resident artists showing their pieces.
It will be night for art lovers and art collectors.
The fundraiser will be on Saturday, September 16 from 5 pm to 8 pm.
The Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre is located at 244034 Horizon View Rd, Calgary, Alberta, Canada