Equitable and Inclusive Future Auction
23 October – 20 November, 2025
Browse and bid on unique experiences,
art, and gifts while supporting accessibility upgrades to KWAG’s Art Studio!
Each year, KWAG’s Equitable and Inclusive Future Campaign raises funds to make important equity and access improvements at the Gallery. In 2025, your support will directly benefit accessibility upgrades to our Art Studio, which serves thousands of children, youth, and community members every year.
Upgrades include adaptive tools that will benefit individuals with sensory processing needs, motor challenges, or attention and mobility-related disabilities that may otherwise limit full participation in creative programs. These tools will be integrated into existing free educational programs, including KWAG’s Youth Council and community workshops, removing barriers for art lovers throughout Waterloo Region.
With your help, we aim to raise $10,000 for this cause!
How to Participate
The Auction will officially open for bidding on Thursday, 23 October at 10:00 a.m. and will close on Thursday, 20 November at 10:00 p.m. The auction items will be displayed at FORM: A Sustainable Fashion Fundraiser, happening 23 October at CIGI Campus. The auction can be accessed on a computer or mobile device at the following link: can.givergy.com/KWAGauction2025
Why Your Support Matters
This year’s auction includes exciting items like:
• Gift Baskets, including one from Midtown Yoga + Pilates with 1-month unlimited pass, mat, towel + water bottle;
• Cultural experiences, including passes to Aga Khan Museum, ROM, AGO, and Steam Whistle Brewery;
• Local experiences, including gift certificates to Mediterraneo, Grand River Rocks, Golf Vault, and The Branches Yoga; and
• Original art by local and regional artists!
Want to Donate an Auction Item?
We’re still accepting donations valued at $50 or more! We’re also still looking for Online Auction sponsors at the $1-3,000 levels, which includes recognition at our fundraising event and ads across the online auction platform.
To request to donate or sponsor, email manderson@kwag.on.ca, or fill out the form here: forms.office.com/r/y7bNurqLVi
Please note that all donations and sponsorships are reviewed to ensure alignment with the event’s goals, values, and needs.
Contact:
Morgan Anderson, Development Coordinator
Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery,
Phone: 519-579-5860 x 221
Email: manderson@kwag.on.ca
Thank you to our Volunteers
KWAG’s Online Auction is powered by community generosity — including the gift of time from our dedicated volunteers:
• Mayeesha Khan
• Ananthu Shibu
• Patricia Lawler (Lady P)
• Tatiana Nikolaeva—Graphic Design
(Follow her work on Instagram: @paint.and.wave)
