Surface and Sow - KOAC's 5th Annual Fall Fundraiser

Join us for an inspiring afternoon where contemporary art, nature, and community come together at the Kiyooka Ohe Arts Centre's annual Fall Fundraiser.

This year's garden gala fundraiser, Surface and Sow, features a special exhibition co-curated by Ash Slemming and Shelby Charlesworth, an exclusive preview of KOAC's annual Fine Art Auction, presented in partnership with LEVIS Fine Art Auctions and Appraisals, hors d'oeuvres and refreshments by Salon Catering, live DJ music and an engaging art activity in the gardens. Auction proceeds and event ticket sales support KOAC's artist residencies, public programs, and the stewardship of its unique sculpture park and ecologically significant landscape.

The exhibition brings together artworks from Harry Kiyooka and Katie Ohe's personal collection and studio archives, revealing a living archive where collection becomes cultivation. Through artworks, archival discoveries, and studio materials, Surface and Sow explores how creative ideas take root, evolve, and continue to shape new ways of seeing, making, and belonging.

Whether you're a longtime supporter or visiting KOAC for the first time, this is a rare opportunity to experience works and archival materials that are not often publicly accessible while celebrating KOAC's past, present, and future.