No Frame. Same Game.
We’re moving beyond the Little Black Frame with an exciting twist for our annual mystery art draw night.

Saturday, November 7, 2026

🎟️ Tickets on sale in early October

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Introducing Little Art Draw! Listen for your number to be called and then choose your favourite from over 170 stunning art pieces in a variety of fresh formats. Created by established and emerging artists, you won’t know who made your masterpiece until it’s in your hands.

Our 2026 Little Art Draw fundraiser is set for Saturday, November 7th here at Dundas Valley School of Art featuring live art making, live music and another remarkable display of artwork from this year’s participating artists. Our host for the evening will be DVSA’s own, the incomparable Mark Challen.

FEATURING

Signature cocktails & hors d’oeuvres • Live music from the Glenn Paul Trio • Live art making with painters on site • Temp tattoo bar • Bonus mystery prizes and… of course, the live art draw.

TICKETS

Tickets go on sale early October for Hamilton’s must-attend art event.

Each ticket includes food, drink, live entertainment and a fabulous piece of artwork. Be sure to get your ticket to secure a piece of art AND so you can take part in the festivities and excitement of the night!

*Note: tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable  

SUPPORTING DVSA’S OUTREACH

All proceeds from Little Art Draw help support DVSA’s groundbreaking hands-on art programs for participants of all ages and backgrounds. Help us to continue enriching the lives of those in greater Hamilton through the visual arts. Learn more about our Outreach programming →

HOW THE EVENT WORKS

1. Artwork previews will be online in advance of the night so you can begin choosing your favourites.

2. Show up on the big night to preview all the artwork in person, enjoy our signature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and enjoy the music and live painters.

3. Artwork Selection begins at 8:00 p.m. when numbers are drawn. Listen for your lucky number and then choose a favourite artwork from the gallery wall. As pieces are claimed, they will be removed, allowing participants to know which pieces are still available.

4. Take your artwork home with you that evening.

We’re looking forward to the night and handing out more fabulous artwork!