Art With Heart: Silent Auction

The Peel Children’s Aid Foundation is proud to present “Art With Heart,” a unique silent auction initiative dedicated to nurturing childhoods and building brighter futures. This event brings together art lovers and philanthropists to support innovative programs for children, youth, and families in the Peel Region that receive little to no government funding.

By participating in this auction, you aren’t just acquiring a beautiful piece of art; you are investing in the safety, education, and future success of our community’s most vulnerable members.

The Curated Collection

This year’s auction features six works from celebrated artists, each offering a unique window into different worlds and emotions:

• Storm is Gone But Not Forgotten – Andrea Padovani (Starting Bid: $1,000)

• Evening From a Roman Path – Joanne Clark (Starting Bid: $500)

• Oasis – F Scott MacLeod (Starting Bid: $500)

• Picket Fence – Claudia McCabe (Starting Bid: $500)

• Georgian Bay – Brian Atyeo (Starting Bid: $500)

• Greek Wheat – Andrea Padovani (Starting Bid: $500)

One of the highlights includes Padovani’s “Storm is Gone But Not Forgotten,” a powerful oil-on-canvas valued at $9,200, which captures the resilience and beauty that follows life’s challenges—a fitting metaphor for the transformative work done by the Foundation.

How to Participate

We have made bidding simple and accessible. There is no financial information required to place a bid; we believe in a community-first approach where winners settle their contributions directly with the Foundation.

1. Explore the Art: Learn more about the artwork here.

2. Monitor the Competition: Check the real-time standings for each piece on our live leaderboard.

3. Place Your Bid: Once you’ve found a piece that speaks to you, submit your bid through our official form.

Important Dates

The auction is live now and will officially close on April 15 at 11:55 p.m. EDT.

Once the clock strikes midnight, the highest bidders will be contacted by a representative of the Peel Children’s Aid Foundation to finalize their contribution (via Cash, Check, or E-transfer) and coordinate the collection of their new masterpiece.