We achieved our fundraising + community impact goals in 2023 with thanks to our many patrons + collaborators + contributors

Pop-up Exhibits

givingArt can turn your event into a community investment opportunity by providing a curated art show and sealed bid auction with proceeds supporting education and programming for local charities.

Leasing + Acquisitions

Corporations can lease art and have a curated rotating gallery experience with proceeds supporting education and programming for local charities. Art is also available to be commissioned or purchased.

A black Porsche sports car parked indoors next to an easel holding a painting of a forest with orange and yellow autumn leaves and white-barked trees.

Showcase Easels

Businesses can request an easel to display art available for purchase via Sealed bid auction at their location with art changing regularly. Proceeds support education and programs for local charities.

Film + Interior Design

givingArt has a catalog of original art available to the trade and for the film industry with award winning artists on call to create custom pieces and will work with clients to ensure they are 100% satisfied.

Gallery

An abstract painting of a park scene in fall with trees, a bridge, and people walking, reflecting in a body of water with vibrant, splattered paint styles.
Painting of two horses with bridles in a colorful, impressionistic style, using bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors.
Painted digital scene of a city street with buildings, trees, and street lamps, showing cars and pedestrians.
Painting of four black flower pots filled with colorful flowers on a city sidewalk, with trees and buildings in the background.
Colorful painted boat docked near houses on a hillside by the water.
A colorful impressionist painting of a Parisian street scene featuring a building with signs for a cafe and liqueurs, trees with yellow and green leaves, and outdoor chairs.
A door with a wreath above it, a potted plant, and a wooden table with a pile of papers or cloths on it. The scene appears to be a cozy porch or entryway.
Painted scene of a city street at night with colorful buildings, umbrellas, and trees, depicted in an impressionist style.
A painting of a sailboat reflected in the water with a cloudy sky in the background. The bottom left corner has the artist's signature and logo.
A landscape painting depicting a street filled with pedestrians, trees on the sides, and buildings in the background, painted with thick brushstrokes and a bright, warm color palette.
A colorful painting of a group of birch trees with orange, yellow, and brown leaves against a blue sky background.
An abstract painting featuring a yellow arch resembling the Eiffel Tower, set against a dark background with red, black, white, and green accents.
An outdoor patio scene with three black chairs, a glass-topped round table, large black pots, green plants, and a wall with turquoise shutters and a small decorative window. There are trees and plants in the background and a shaded roof overhead.
An abstract painting of a forest scene with tall trees having white and black bark and colorful foliage in shades of pink, yellow, red, and green, created with thick, textured brushstrokes.
A colorful cityscape painting featuring a large bridge over water, with buildings of various colors and architectural styles in the background.
An abstract cityscape painting with colorful, impressionistic buildings and dark streets. The words "LOVE IS ON" are written in yellow on a black building on the right. The scene depicts a lively urban environment at night with what appears to be sil
A colorful mural of city buildings with graffiti and the words 'Love' and other street art on a wall, with tree branches and greenery at the bottom.
Abstract landscape painting with sunset colors, reflections on water, and textured brushstrokes.
An abstract painting of snow-covered mountain peaks under a purple sky, with green trees in the foreground.
Pop art style portrait of a Marilyn Monroe with blonde hair, red lips, and a beauty mark, wearing earrings, set against a black background.
An oil painting of a forest scene with tall birch trees with white bark and black markings, sunlight filtering through yellow, orange, and green autumn leaves, and a grassy forest floor.
Old weathered wooden grain elevator with painted signs reading 'Saskatchewan Pool' and 'Horizon' under a partly cloudy sky, located in a rural area with flat fields and a small white building nearby.
A painting of a sunset over a body of water with a silhouetted tree in the foreground.
Painting of a city square with cars, street lamps, trees, and historic monuments including the Arc de Triomphe and other obelisks at sunset.
A vibrant watercolor painting of a pond with blooming pink water lilies, surrounded by lush green trees and bushes, with a small blue bridge in the background.
Painting of a dirt road extending into the distance with power lines and a landscape of trees and fields under a cloudy sky.
Colorful houseboat with multiple levels and balconies, floating on calm water, with sky and land in the background.
Sign advertising the sale of collectibles like stamps, tickets, coins, postcards, and posters, with historical images and artwork on an outdoor wall with a balcony and metal railing.
Impressionist style painting of a city street scene with buildings, a yellow sidewalk, a street lamp, and a black iron fence. The sky is light blue and there are trees in the background.
A vibrant oil painting of a floral arrangement featuring large greenish-yellow and white flowers, some roses, and smaller green and white blossoms, with a dark background.
A peaceful mountain lake scene with turquoise water, surrounded by dense pine trees, and tall mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.
An acrylic painting of a cityscape with rooftops, buildings, and a tree in the foreground, with a blue sky and distant landscape in the background.
Painted landscape of a lake surrounded by mountains and trees, with a dirt path on the right, and colorful foliage in the foreground.
An impressionistic painting of an indoor scene featuring multiple chairs, a table with a pink tablecloth, and a large abstract artwork on the wall. Signs reading 'New Orleans' and 'Happy Hour' are visible in the background. The artist's signature and
A colorful artistic cityscape painting depicting a busy street scene with illuminated buildings, crowd of people and reflections on wet pavement, displayed at an exhibition with promotional signage for various businesses.
Abstract painting with wavy, vertical lines in vibrant colors like orange, blue, yellow, purple, black, and white.
A painting of boats docked near a river with trees and buildings in the background, featuring an impressionist style with vivid brushstrokes.
A view of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, on a foggy day with overcast skies, overlooking the surrounding buildings.
A painting of a street corner with a building that has a sign saying 'Go Coyotes.' Several parked cars are in front of and along the street, with a motel sign visible in the background.
An abstract painting of American football players during a game, with one player in a red uniform holding a football and another player in a green uniform attempting to tackle. The background shows a blurred crowd.
A colorful painting of a cityscape with tall buildings, trees, and a street, created with bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors. There is text at the bottom right that reads 'Downs Avenue Inspire'.
Painted garden scene with pink coneflowers with red centers, green foliage, and a blue-green background, in an impressionistic style.
A colorful painting of a woman in traditional Native American attire with a large feathered headdress and jewelry, set against a dark background.
Painting of an indoor scene with orange-red walls, a staircase, and black-and-white dogs, with the words "Pencia" and "inspire" written in the bottom right corner.
Photograph of a wooden bookshelf filled with old, worn hardcover books with colorful spines, some with handwritten titles.
A painting of a city street scene with buildings, cars, and a bicycle, painted in an impressionistic style with broad brushstrokes. The scene features a row of multi-story buildings with windows, streetlights, and trees, with the sky above. The overa
A vibrant abstract cityscape painting with bright neon lights and dark night background. The scene includes glowing billboards, streetlights, and reflections on a wet pavement, created with bold brush strokes in various colors.
A colorful oil painting of a landscape scene with a bright blue sky, white clouds, leafless trees, and a sunset or sunrise with orange and yellow hues. There are some green bushes and a dark structure or shed in the bottom right corner.
Close-up of two white horses with long, flowing manes touching and facing each other.
An impressionistic painting of a cityscape with multiple multi-story buildings, a bridge, and a street with trees and cars, using broad and textured brushstrokes.
Close-up of a textured white wall with a handwritten quote in black cursive that says, 'Investing in fine art and the lives of others.'

Highlights + Recognition

  • A woman with short dark hair, smiling, wearing earrings, and a jacket, captured in profile. The photo appears to be black and white.

    Dr. Colleen Klein

    Advocate for Women & Children
    Alberta’s First Lady 1992 - 2006

    “There is nothing greater we can do than to show another person that they matter. It is wonderful to be part of something that encourages others to take steps in creating their best possible life.”

  • A smiling older man with glasses, white hair, and a white mustache, wearing a plaid shirt, a gold chain, and a black jacket, standing outdoors with green foliage in the background.

    Alf Saunders

    Food & Beverage Manager
    The Calgary Winter Club

    “We established a five-year partnership with givingArt to contribute to local charity programs while enhancing the look and feel of our club. The experience has been nothing short of exceptional!”

  • A woman with shoulder-length auburn hair, blue eyes, and a bright smile, wearing a white shirt and a turquoise necklace, sitting indoors near a window.

    Sarah Richardson

    HGTV Host + Producer Toronto, ON

    “Art that is created with passion adds real beauty, personality, and soul to a space. This is an amazing concept; I am so impressed.”

  • An older man with a serious expression, light-colored blazer, white shirt, and a red pocket square, standing in front of a glass storefront with shelves inside.

    Ron Salverda

    Owner, Murrieta’s Hospitality Group; Canmore + Calgary

    “The way givingArt partners with local businesses to give back to the community is very innovative. The art has been just amazing and many of our clients have been successful bidders.”

  • A professional woman with shoulder-length brown hair, smiling, wearing a black blazer over a white top, standing against a plain gray background.

    Lorry Matthews

    Penny Lane Entertainment Group
    Earls Restaurants | WestJet

    “We are excited about our involvement in this project and love having givingArt at our restaurants and special events. It has been fun for our staff and clients to bid on art that raises funds to encourage and empower others.”

  • A black and white photo of an older man with white hair smiling outdoors.

    Henri Boulanger

    Pilot + Engineer Nominated to
    Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame

    “Images I captured as far back as the 1950’s are commissioned into original oil paintings; moments of my past are brought to life and find new homes by those who bid on the art. Through their generosity, lives are afforded life-changing programs and opportunities.”

  • A smiling woman with short, layered blonde hair, wearing hoop earrings and a colorful patterned top, resting her chin on her hands in front of a pink background.

    Michelle Cameron - Coulter

    Olympic Gold Medalist Co-Chair of the United Way

    “I am a huge supporter of fostering inspiration to help people over-come their challenges!”

  • A smiling man with short, light brown hair, wearing a black jacket, indoors with a colorful landscape painting in the background.

    Jeff Goth

    District Manager
    DEKORA, Vancouver, BC

    “As Canada’s leading home staging company, DEKORA finds great value in leasing art from givingArt to add individuality to our projects. Original art in any home always adds a touch of uniqueness and style.”

  • An elderly woman with short gray hair, wearing large black glasses, a cream jacket, and a black and beige geometric patterned scarf, smiling while holding a brown and white horse with her hand.

    Dr. June Donaldson

    Author of Emotional Smarts MBA Mediator + Arbitrator

    “This concept is impressive, providing a ‘win’ for so many people… charities receive educational programming at no cost to them, purchasers own a piece that gives them joy, and the companies participating win by contributing to their community.”

  • A man wearing a white cap, glasses, and a black polo shirt standing in front of a brick wall

    Ed Malcolm

    President, Elbow River Marketing

    “Our company is a proud supporter of this unique initiative and is very excited to display such fine art for the enjoyment of our staff and visitors while contributing to this great cause.”

  • Robert Bateman and Michelle Boulanger standing together indoors, smiling for the camera in front of a display of bottles on shelves.

    Robert Bateman

    Legendary Canadian artist Robert Bateman with givingArt’s Creative Director at a fundraising event for Making Changes at Willow Park Wine & Spirits.

  • An elderly man in a black suit, white shirt, and red tie, smiling while wearing glasses, in a setting with bottles of wine in the background.

    Warren Buffet

    Warren Buffet and his family dined at the Laurier Lounge (childhood home of George Stanley, designer of the Canada Flag) where givingArt had an exclusive private art exhibition.

  • Two women at an art gallery or exhibit, with one woman with blonde hair and earrings smiling at the camera, and the other woman with dark hair and colorful earrings, standing in front of an abstract landscape painting of birch trees with vibrant yellow, orange, red, and green foliage.

    Linda Olsen

    Linda Olsen, producer and host of Global Television’s Women of Vision with givingArt’s Creative Director at a fundraising event hosted by Executive Women International.

  • Two women are embracing and smiling, showing affection and happiness.

    Shania Twain

    givingArt presented a commissioned portrait for the finale of Shania’s "‘Still the One’ Residency at the Colosseum at Ceasers Palace in Las Vegas.

  • Close-up of a smiling woman with long blonde hair and glasses and a man in a suit with short hair and glasses, in an indoor setting with colorful lights.

    Theo Fleury

    Former NHL hockey player, author and speaker Theo Fleury with the Creative Director for givingArt discussing their advocacy work in trauma recovery at a constitutional rights conference.

  • People standing in front of a decorative mirror with light bulbs, engaging in conversation at an indoor event.

    Art Basel VIP

    givingArt was given VIP passes to attend Art Basel Miami, one of the most prestigious art fairs in the world, where they attended many exclusive exhibits and design shows.

  • Close-up of a vintage film camera lens, black and white.

    Kari Dunlop

    Business of Bliss founder Kari Dunlop partnered with givingArt partner to provide 600 low-income women tickets to a personal and professional development conference at the Telus Convention Centre.

  • Two people, a woman with long blonde hair and glasses wearing a black leather jacket, and a man with short hair in a suit, are smiling and standing close together at an indoor event or conference, with signs and other attendees visible in the background.

    Tony Abbott

    givingArt was invited as a delegate to the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship in London, Uk. Creative Director with the former Prime Minister of Australia.

  • Woman with dark hair tied back, wearing an orange coat with large black buttons, looking upward with a neutral expression, standing in front of a light green wooden wall.

    Carmen Campo Real

    givingArt attended the International United Nations Human Rights Forum in Geneva and attended exhibits and workshops with other changemakers.

  • Emerging Artist

    Congratulation to givingArt contributing artist who landed a six month exhibition at the European Museum of Modern Art in Barcelona, Spain.

  • A man in a cowboy hat and a light blue shirt standing next to a woman with dark hair and a white top, both smiling indoors.

    George Canyon

    givingArt supports performing artist George Canyon at the official launch of “The Sky is not the Limit’ campaign for children with Type 1 Diabetes.  He performed an acoustic concert and shared his story.

  • Professional headshot of a smiling man wearing glasses, a suit, and a striped tie against a plain background.

    Lindsay Blackett

    Alberta Minister of Culture and Community Spirit, Honorable Lindsay Blackett attended the grand opening of The Performing Arts Youth Center, which givingArt contributed to.

  • Two women smiling for a photo, one with blonde hair and the other with dark hair, wearing black clothing in an indoor setting with a dark stone wall behind them.

    Tara McCool

    CityTV Breakfast Show host Tara McCool with givingArt Creative Director at a fundraiser sponsored by WestJet, Chinook Centre, and Holt Renfrew at Hotel Arts in support of Discovery House. 

  • A man with short brown hair and blue eyes posing indoors with a smile, wearing a dark shirt, against a background with ceiling lights and brick walls.

    Brendan Murphy

    Contemporary artist Brendan Murphy of Miami donated five large scale pieces to givingArt early in his career before he became the International rockstar of the art world!

  • Portrait of a woman with blonde hair, wearing a floral top and brown blazer, smiling indoors.

    Rachel Mielk

    Hillburg & Berkwas invited to the Pre-Oscar Luxury Gifting Lounge in LA and appeared on CBC’s Dragon’s Den, landing W. Brett Wilson as a business partner. Rachel invited givingArt to her trunk shows.

  • Kaley Johnson

    Miss Calgary poses with a painting auctioned at Alberta Fashion Week in support of the YWCA. Vancouver Global Design Search invited givingArt to their show following this event.

Painting of a city street scene with cars, buildings, and billboards, displayed on an easel inside a modern building with large windows.
Painting of an old, rusted carnival ride with a blue sky in the background, displayed on a black easel against a brick wall with sunlight casting shadows on the wooden floor.
An art gallery exhibition displaying eight landscape paintings on easels, featuring mountains, trees, lakes, and fields, with informational placards below each artwork.
Handwritten sign on white textured wall reads: "Donas Artém inspirado."

Privately commissioned, highly textured, gallery-mounted oil paintings inspired by the original images of a group of avant-garde Canadian photographers spanning seven decades.  Each a layered collaboration, weaving time, talent, people, and place across the canvas, as artists skillfully interpret each image, transforming it into impressionist or abstract form. Signed ‘Donans Artem inspiro’ in Latin, meaning ‘to grant or bestow fine art that breathes life into’.

A person painting a landscape scene of trees and water on a canvas. The person is holding a paintbrush and working on the painting, which is set on an easel. The palette with various colors of paint is visible in the foreground.
Black text on white textured wall reading "E & E contemporaries" in a stylized font.

Showcasing established and emerging North American award winning artists, featuring an extensive range of mediums: from gouache, mixed media, watercolour, textile, sculpture, and fine art photography.

Certificate of Authenticity

Each masterpiece is hand-stamped on the reverse with an antique gold compass marking the latitude and longitude of where people benefit from the funds raised, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.

Close-up of a fabric with a printed design in gold ink, featuring a compass rose and circular decorative elements.