The Event

Alison Lawton - Chair, Unite for Children, Unite against AIDS, UNICEF Canada


Alison Lawton

It is my privilege to welcome you once again to the third annual Unite with Art auction. To date, we have raised $330,000 for UNICEF Canada and we expect this year - the final year in the trilogy of auctions - to be another monumental event. We are fortunate to have an incredibly diverse group of talented artists, sponsors, volunteers and donors who have come together to support UNICEF Canada, culminating in an elegant evening of art and advocacy.

Through her expert curatorship and steadfast relationships within the art and business community, Julie Lee has created an opportunity to celebrate art and life while supporting children around the world who have been affected and infected with HIV/AIDS. She has assembled world-class art and united with artists and art lovers alike, and her tireless conviction has infused them all with possibility and passion. She has been relentless in spirit and generosity and I invite you to emulate her commitment and come out to partake in the fun and beauty at this year's Unite with Art.

With great respect and appreciation, I am thrilled that the artists and galleries have taken the time to connect with UNICEF and the cause by donating their energy and talent. This catalogue has been the best art collection assembled by Unite with Art to date! Coming to the event will allow you the opportunity to connect with some of the artists, their artwork, hear their stories and realize that every piece you take home carries a message - you have provided the possibility of life for an HIV/AIDS affected child.

Unite with Art uses art as a medium for communication without words; it crosses borders and cultures with ease, and this event is the perfect venue for us to showcase and share those messages with you. I would like to thank you in advance for coming out to join us. Enjoy the fabulous wine, delectable food and beautiful people! Your presence and participation is what will make this event memorable, and your art purchases will hang on your walls as reminders that we can all share the responsibility to support those children in need.

We are so very appreciative of your participation and charity. You are truly making a difference by supporting UNICEF, as they have proven to be the best organization capable of tackling this global pandemic by keeping children alive.

With admiration,

Alison Lawton
Chair, Unite for Children, Unite against AIDS
UNICEF Canada