Public art assistant Darrin Martens and media coordinator Angela Hogan greeted guests at the front door.

Sean Allen, seen here with his daughter Kate, sits on the festival advisory board and is also part of the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce.

West Van Mayor Ron Wood (left), seen here with visual arts coordiator Ruth Payne, purchased an Ian Rowles' sculpture for $800.

Saltaire corporate chef Saun Spooner really showed off his talent serving up a full selection of fine finger food.

She was the toast of the auction. Artist Janis Blyth (left) offered up two pieces for auction which fetched a grand total of $2,900. Husband and Bears Toy Store owner Ron Carels and lifelong friend Maureen Rutherford were very proud.

Gerry and Linda Humphries were bidding on lots of items. Linda is also on the festival advisory board and is past president of the WV Community Arts Council.

Congratultaions to festival coordinator Paige Kerr (left), seen here with Ferry Building worker Thea Hollett. Paige became engaged last week during the festival.

Artist Brian Romer and wife Jill were excited to be part of this inaugural event.

Monica and Barry Shelton are both artists who donated pieces to the auction. They're artwork sold for a total of $2,500.

Saltaire's Jon Vendargon (left), manager Oliver Schmaler and Brad Marquardt attended to their guests every need.

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Comedian David Aiken, a.k.a. the Checkerboard Guy, auctioned off all the art including Janis Blyth's signature festival piece. Debi Hewson, C.O.O. of presenting sponsors Odlum Brown took it home for a cool $2,100.