My Piece “Water Music 1” Sells at the Artists for Water 2025 Auction in Toronto for Swim Drink Fish
I’m thrilled to share some exciting news from the art and charity world! My artwork, Water Music 1, was featured in the prestigious Artists for Water 2025 auction at the Toronto Board of Trade, benefiting the incredible charity Swim Drink Fish. Not only did it find a new home, but it sold, contributing to the vital cause of protecting Canada’s waterways.
What is Artists for Water?
The Artists for Water auction is an annual fundraiser organized by Swim Drink Fish, a Toronto-based Canadian charity dedicated to making our waters swimmable, drinkable, and fishable. Held annually in Toronto, this event brings together renowned artists, collectors, and water advocates for a gala featuring live and silent art auctions. This year, it raised over $435,000 through generous donations from major Canadian artists and galleries.
The 2025 edition took place at the Toronto Board of Trade on May 8 and continued this tradition, with bidding available online, allowing art lovers from across Canada to participate in this meaningful Toronto charity art auction.
About “Water Music 1“
Inspired by the fluid rhythms and motion of water, Water Music 1 is an abstract piece – the first of a series – that captures the symphony created by the sun and wind on water.
Being selected for the Artists for Water 2025 in Toronto auction felt incredibly fitting, as the theme of my Water Music series aligns perfectly with Swim Drink Fish’s mission. I’m honored that my work helped raise funds for community water monitoring, advocacy, and education programs that protect lakes, rivers, and beaches across Canada.
Why Swim Drink Fish Matters
Swim Drink Fish uses science, technology, and storytelling to connect people with their local waters. Through tools like the Swim Guide app and community hubs, they empower everyday Canadians to monitor water quality and advocate for cleaner environments. Events like the Artists for Water charity auction Toronto highlight how art can drive change, turning creativity into action for swimmable, drinkable, fishable water.
If you’re searching for art auctions Toronto, charity art events Toronto, or specifically the Artists for Water auction Toronto Swim Drink Fish, know that these initiatives make a real difference. Past auctions have featured works that sold well above estimates, proving the power of combining art with environmental advocacy.
A Heartfelt Thank You
Thank you to the curatorial team at Swim Drink Fish for including “Water Music 1” in this year’s lineup, to the generous bidder who now owns the piece, and to everyone who supported the auction. Together, we’re making waves for cleaner water!
If you’d like to learn more about Swim Drink Fish or future events, visit their site at swimdrinkfish.ca. And stay tuned for more from my studio—water remains an endless source of inspiration.
Artists of Water 2025 Participants
Artists
Robert Burley, Nathan Eugene Carson, Delali Cofie, Erika DeFreitas, Kim Dorland, Steve Driscoll, Peter Dusek, Gary Evans, Adad Hannah, Michael Harrington, Quinn Hopkins, Joshua Jensen-Nagle, James Lahey, Rick Leong, Sanaz Mazinani, Meryl McMaster, Kent Monkman, Caroline Monnet, Emmanuel Osahor, Rajni Perera, Ned Pratt, Andrew Rucklidge, Marigold Santos, Margaux Smith, Linda Sormin, Ninglukulu Teevee, Winnie Truong, Howie Tsui, Shaheer Zazai
Participating Galleries:
Bau-Xi Gallery, Blouin-Division Gallery, Bradley Ertaskiran Gallery, Clint Roenisch, Christie Contemporary, Christopher Cutts Gallery, Feheley Fine Arts, Galerie de Bellefeuille, Nicholas Metivier Gallery, Norberg Hall, Paul Petro Contemporary Art, Patel Brown, Pierre-François Ouellette Art Contemporain, Stephen Bulger Gallery, United Contemporary
2025 Curatorial Committee:
Sara Angelucci, Jennifer Baichwal, Shelley Falconer, Mona Filips, Stefan Hancherow, Jennifer Kernaghan, Matthew Kingston, Yasmin Nurming-Por, Francisca Quinn