On Saturday, June 27th, Chip Wilson, the founder of Lululemon, Tom Crean of Kearney Funeral Services and Barry Scott of Maynards Auctioneers, hosted the LifeLid Gala at the Winsor Gallery on South Granville.

The event, best described as the afterparty for Chip’s Not Dead Yet Memorial Mile, a race dedicated to celebrating life and raising funds for BC Children’s Hospital, saw ten talented local artists design and adorn the lids of coffins supplied by the aforementioned Crean.

The end result was an event, in its first year, that exceeded all expectations and raised over $25,000 for BC Childrens Hospital mostly via a truly enjoyable and fun live auction conducted by Maynard’s Scott.

Opinion piece: I attend 300+ events a year – in some cases, people pay thousands of dollars to attend the events I go to. With the artists in attendance, a host bar, some of the best food selections I’ve seen (provided by Culinary Capers), the beautiful Winsor Gallery and the fun group in attendance – I’d have to say this event sits in the top three of the events I’ve been to this year. Find out more about the LifeLid Gala, HERE.

Other ways to support: A rectangular limited edition of the artwork from this event is available for sale online to further support the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation at www.vantageartprojects.com. Total $90 per archival, exhibition quality 11″x14″ print. A gorgeous way to give to the kids!

To see original release, the works and their selling prices, read more, after the jump. (more…)