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Arts Council and Arts Space organizations mergeTwo arts-based organizations that have, It is gratifying and exciting to see the at times, been at odds with each other are integration of our two dedicated and pas-merging.sionate arts organizations who have indi-It was announced this week that two of vidually worked so hard to benefit the art-Oakvilles leading arts umbrella organiza-ists, arts groups and residents of Oakville, tions, CommUnity Arts Space (CUAS) and said Victoria Behune, president of OAC, in a the Oakville Arts Council (OAC), are unit-press release. Together, we can ensure we ing.are able to help all of our members accom-Boat Storage Auction Saturday June 18 @ 12:00 noon Preview from 10:00 am on sale day On Site at The Town Of Oakvilles Bronte Marina, 2508 Lakeshore Rd. W. Acting under instruction from the Town Of Oakville, we will be selling, to the highest bidder, a number of boats seized for non payment of storage etc. SUBMITTED PHOTOTerms: Cash,Visa, Mc, Debit, Bank Draft ( no cheques) TOGETHER AT LAST:CommUnity Arts Space (CUAS) and the Oakville Arts Council (OAC)Successful bidders must pay a $500. cash deposit for each purchase at time of sale are merging. Pictured from left Megan Whittington and Victoria Behune of the OAC, with BrittaThe balance of all purchases must be paid in full on sale day Martini-Miles Bill Smith from CUAS.Selling : 41 C&C sailboat, 32Bayliner twin I/O power boat, Tanzer 22 sailboat, Grew 22 I/O power plish their goals while also helping to make zation will maintain separate board struc-boat w/trailer, 25 C&C sailboat, Chris Craft 42 wooden powerboat, 30 Owens wooden power boat, CS27 27 sailboat, 18 fiberglass day sailboat, 22 fiberglass sailboat, several boat cradles Oakville a culturally vibrant community.tures and identities for the duration of their According to the release there were respective Ontario Trillium FoundationAll items sell as is and must be removed by the purchaser within 7 days. All sales final months of negotiations, after consultations grants. Until then, the boards of both orga-All sales subject to Hst. and 10% Premium were done with local arts groups in May of nizations will be separate, but will includeAll persons in attendance do so at their own risk 2010.members of the other organization.Proper ID will be required for bidder registration (Ontario Drivers license) The full merger is expected to be accom-CUAS board members Bill Smith, JeanShafer Auction Co. Ltd. 905 - 634-6300 plished in October 2012. However, the two Gandubert, Alex Bystrin and Kevinentities are already pooling resources and September join the OAC board and DaniellePictures and Information @ www.shaferauction.com See Until page 34manpower, where appropriate. Each organi-Elm Hill CookiesStarbucksOakville Galleries would like to thankFather Daniel DonovanStrickland Mateljan Garveys Design Associatesthe many generous partners & supporters ofGina FraserStudio PHGeorge GordonPhotosynthesis Portrait Harvest Colours & Studio Appleby CollegePLANT Architect Inc.A Night at GairlochHiggins Event RentalsReimer Design Inc.Inside Story Fine LingerieTAG VodkaIsabella BriaticoThe Green Bean Jennifers Kitchen Coffee HouseCreative Partner3Ss RestaurantJenny ColebrookThe Oakville Centre forAbbozzo GalleryJohnathan Quinnthe Performing ArtsArabella MagazineJohn TaitQi Tranquillity SpaArt TorontoKleopatra Mediterranean Avalon Fine Jewellery CuisineAvanteKnar JewelleryBeachy KeenKevin Flynn MPPBoaMango StudiosSupporting PartnersBurrows Clothiers Margarite PommerCarolyn & Pierre G. Murrons Cabinetree GagnonOak-Land FordClubLink Glen Abbey ofialCOMMUNITY Golf ClubRickard BirkettColossus Greek TavernaRosewater SpaCoriander GreenRumi GalleriesCrackpot StudioSCM Fine ArtCupids CupcakesSheridan NurseriesErik SandeSilkeborgWith the support of our partners and guests, the event was a tremendous success, raising funds for Oakville Galleries ongoing artistic and educational programming.www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, June 17, 2011 32