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Bid for the Build

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Ladysmith's historic Heart of the Hub - ACLD future headquarters

Help us build Ladysmith’s creative future!


The Arts Council of Ladysmith invites you to support the ‘Bid For the Build’, a fundraiser in support of an exciting and transformative project – the creation of a rejuvenated arts space at the Arts and Heritage Hub (formally known as the Machine Shop).   We are seeking original 2D works of art with a minimum value of $200, in ready-to-install condition. These works of art will be auctioned off at a big event scheduled for July 29, 2026, with funds going towards the leasehold improvements estimated at $400,000. All donated works will be juried into the auction, and in accordance with CRA guidelines, a charitable tax receipt will be issued for the donated artworks sold. Any artworks not sold at the end of the event will be returned to the donor.
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Artworks donated can be your own personal works of art or purchased works of art that you have collected. Questions can be directed to info@ladysmitharts.ca

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