

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Opening Reception: Shadowbox(ing) - Art, Experiences & Items Auction (Bidding Available Online)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Auction Launch &amp; Artist Reception: Shadowbox(ing)

Join us on February 14th for a special Valentine’s Day reception kicking off Gallery Stratford’s Second Annual Shadowbox(ing) Art, Items &amp; Experiences Auction. All are welcome. Admission is free.

Make us your before‑dinner stop and enjoy a first look at this year’s artworks, items, and experiences; meet participating artists, donors, and sponsors; and savour a wine and charcuterie spread as you preview this year's full auction collection.

This year’s Shadowbox(ing) Auction items will be on view in the gallery from February 14th–26th, with the opening reception on February 14th from 4–6 PM. Bidding is available online throughout the duration of the auction. Gallery admission is free throughout the exhibition period.

Last year’s auction featured contributions from over 30 artists and 20 local businesses, offering something for every taste, budget, and interest. This year promises an even broader range of creative works and unique offerings.

Gallery Stratford extends sincere thanks to our sponsors for making this event possible.

Proud Event Champion
Cohen Highley LLP

Trainer 
Deanna Horton

Contenders

Alyson Kent, VFG Wealth

Coles &amp; Keys Optical

Home &amp; Company Real Estate Corp &amp; Brokerage

Huron Foot Clinic

Hunter Steel Sales LTD

R. Ritz Architect Inc.

Trow Avenue Partners

Fans

East Field Design Incorporated

MNP
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- **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, valentines-day
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 18

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Stratford
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 54 Romeo St. South, Stratford, ON, Canada, Ontario N5A 4S9
- **lat**: 43.3771
- **long**: -80.96318
- **full address**: 54 Romeo St. South, Stratford, ON, Canada, Ontario N5A 4S9

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- **organizer**: Gallery Stratford (https://allevents.in/org/gallery-stratford/27231407)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 54 Romeo St. South, Stratford, ON, Canada, Ontario N5A 4S9
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Gallery Stratford
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, exhibitions, valentines-day
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Opening Reception: Shadowbox(ing) - Art, Experiences & Items Auction (Bidding Available Online) ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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