ART BASH

Bigger and brighter than ever, Art Bash gala raises record $1.2 million in support of AGO exhibitions and programs

Inspired by great works of art from the AGO’s collection of Modern Art, on September 26, 2024, the Art Gallery of Ontario’s (AGO) annual fundraiser Art Bash set new records for attendance and funds raised. The sold-out event, presented by Tricon Residential, brought more than 1000 AGO supporters together raising a record-setting $1.2 million to support the museum’s collections, exhibitions and access programs. This fundraising achievement is the largest for the event to date and caps a 2023/2024 exhibition season when the AGO welcomed near-record high attendance levels. The 2024 edition of Art Bash was co-chaired by Beth Horowitz and Sunir Chandaria.

Art Bash 2024 - performers and spectators in Walker Court

“The enthusiasm for this year’s Art Bash was tremendous,” said Chandaria and Horowitz. “A celebration of art, fashion, food, décor, drinks and music, Art Bash is Canada’s Art Party. And proved once again, the incredible power art has to bring people together.” “The AGO’s future is bright. Art Bash was a great success because of our communities’ support. This momentum is just the start as we are currently building the Dani Reiss Modern and Contemporary Gallery – this generation’s gift to our community,” said Stephan Jost, the AGO’s Michael and Sonja Koerner Director, and CEO. “Thank you to Sunir Chandaria, Beth Horowitz, and the entire Art Bash Committee for your tireless commitment to making great art, access and learning experiences possible.”

Art Bash will return on Thursday September 25, 2025

 

2024 Entertainment

Kiesza

Kiesza stormed onto the scene in 2014 with her impassioned hit “Hideaway”, which has since accrued over a billion streams; the accompanying one-shot video has been featured on several...

Tynomi Banks

Tynomi Banks is an International, world-class Drag Entertainer. Recognized best for her full production performances, Banks dominates a stage while radiating a powerful, but playful energy.

Ralph

With an emphasis on narrative songwriting and genre-bending musical style, JUNO award nominated artist Ralph has created a special role for herself within the contemporary music scene.

2024 Artists

 

 


Committee

Co-Chairs: Sunir Chandaria & Beth Horowitz

Past Co-Chairs: Sonja Berman & Danny Abichandani

Committee: Emily Ben-Haim, Tarini Chandak, Robbie Cooper, Robyn Doritty, Francesca Feldman, Alan Ganev, Amanda Gotlieb, Mona Halem, Christi Himmelheber, Brianne Leeder, Alistair Leyland, Emily Masuda, Jack-Malcolm Samedi, Madeline Sarracini, Daniel Schlaepfer, Divya Shahani, Jaime Shulman, Joanna Smeeth, Sheryl Song, Susan Wortzman, Meghan Yuri Young


Highlights from Art Bash 2023


Contact

For information, details on sponsorship opportunities, or media inquiries, please contact:

Brianna Chase
Manager, Development Special Events
[email protected]
416-979-6660 x6703

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