Presenting CFUW St. Catharines 2nd Annual Fundraising Gala. This year proceeds will primarily support Food Security in the Niagara Region.

Drawn To Niagara™ 2
When: Thursday, June 4, 2026  
Where: The Hare Wine Company, 769 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Tickets: $150

Featured throughout the evening:

      • Portrait Painting by juried artists **Live**
      • Canapes and Food Stations
      • Wine education
      • Dancing
      • Art Auctions
      • Wandering Entertainers

Portrait Painting **Live**

  • During the evening artists will paint portraits of local, surprise celebrity models
  • 2 models, will each be painted by 4 artists
  • Attendees of Drawn to Niagara™ 2 will watch the live painting
  • At the end of 4 hours the artists will put down their brushes
  • Each model will be invited to choose one of their portraits as a keepsake
    • the artist will be recognized
  • All 8 portraits will then be judged by the Directors and 3 will be chosen as the semi-finalists.
  • The attendees will then vote by ballot for the People’s Choice Award
      • The winning artist will take home $3,000.00
      • 2nd place $500.00
      • 3rd place $250.00

If you share our vision to fill empty tummies and empower women, consider becoming a Sponsor or making a separate Donation directly to our Registered Charitable Fund by clicking on the Donate Button. Donations to Drawn To Niagara™ 2 will be used primarily to support food security in the Niagara Region.

* A Charitable tax receipt for donations of $20 or more made to Drawn To Niagara™ 2 via etransfer will be emailed to you after the event.