About the Event 2008 Shadow Box Auction & Cocktail Party Thursday October 30, 2008, 6:30 pm Enter the Gallery The BMO Financial Group Shadow Box Event is back for its 13th year. Don’t miss your chance to own original artworks from over 150 Canadian and international artists at surprisingly sensible prices. Come and experience a high-energy evening with friends and help support the Textile Museum of Canada’s exhibitions and education programs. The BMO Financial Group Shadow Box Event is an excellent art-and-gift acquiring opportunity as well as a lively and sophisticated evening of delectable food and wine. Invite friends, or better still buy a block of tickets. New this year, we are introducing an exciting theme to create a greater connection to the Museum’s activities. In anticipation of the upcoming exhibition The Cutting Edge, featuring fashion from around the world, and to celebrate the TMC’s vast South Asian holdings, guests are invited to come and enjoy a taste of South Asia with food and party atmosphere inspired by this richly diverse region. Created especially for the TMC by talented artists and well-known personalities shadow boxes are diminutive treasures, measuring eight inches square. Highly irresistible and collectable, they make great groupings. Tickets on Sale Now: Tickets are $125; ticket holders can choose to receive $25 off the purchase of a Shadow Box. To reserve tickets contact 416-599-5321 x2230 or email shadowboxes@textilemuseum.ca An evening of irresistible art, delicious food, fine wines and electric atmosphere awaits you!