THEMUSEUM is proud to host Waterloo Region’s original and premiere live art-making event, The Brush Off, again on Saturday, January 23, 2027. During this fundraising event, artists are invited to participate in a friendly competition, painting and creating art live in front of a live audience!
Inspired by THEMUSEUM’s latest exhibition, Leonardo da Vinci – 500 Years of Genius, this edition of The Brush Off will celebrate one of the most influential artists in history.
Guests can purchase drinks while watching artists create artwork in front of their eyes during this fast-paced art-making competition. Throughout the night, attendees will vote on their favourite paintings and have the chance to bid on and take one home through our silent auction.
THEMUSEUM is a registered not-for-profit, charitable organization and puts on events like this one to fundraise so we can continue to offer fresh and relevant exhibitions and programming to this community. Each artist is donating their time to create the art, and THEMUSEUM and artists share in the silent auction proceeds (60/40). Along with the artists, guests support THEMUSEUM at the event through ticket sales, art sales, and drink sales.
Doors open at 6:45 pm, with the competition beginning at 7:30 pm, and ending after 11 pm.
This is an all-ages event, however, is not recommended for anyone under the age of 12. IDs will be checked for purchasing any alcoholic drinks.
The call to artists will open in September. Check back for more details then!
New this year! THEMUSEUM will be hosting a second event on Saturday, April 10, 2027.