Nikkei National Museum 8th Annual BLOOM Art Auction
Saturday, May 28, 2016, 7pm-9:30pm (19+)
Tickets $25 + tax | Members $20 + tax
info & tickets 604.777.7000

Gallery exhibit & online preview from May 17, 2016

Taking inspiration from Takao Tanabe’s Sumie works, the Museum’s annual spring fundraiser will be around the theme of INK! Featuring gorgeous pieces by a diverse group of contemporary and traditional artists and artisans who have generously donated work in all media, there will be a preview for two weeks prior in the Nikkei National Museum gallery as well as online. Many of the participating artists will be in attendance.

• Bid on over 60 select artists’ interpretations of INK
• Ink Brush Banquet by Open Sesame
• MC by Tetsuro Shigematsu
• DJ Rennie Foster
• Taiko performance by Sansho Daiko
• Live shodo calligraphy performance by Kisyuu
• Sumie and calligraphy station
• a chance to snap up some amazing silent auction prizes!