The Gala of Gifts is Brandon’s original Fine Art & Craft sale since 1988 and the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba is welcoming it back in 2025 on Saturday, November 29th, from 10AM to 5PM!

This holiday tradition features original handmade art and products from local artists and artisans from Brandon and throughout the Westman area. Expect a warm gallery venue filled with classic holiday cheer, live music from Mike Lamb, and the return of the beloved biennial Great Big Little Chili Bowl Sale, hosted by AGSM ceramic studio students! The Children’s Studio will become Santa’s Workshop with supervised creative activities for those young and also young at heart to enjoy. There will also be a raffle table with prizes from artists and local partners. For a limited time, every purchase from the AGSM Gift Shop will include a FREE pack of holiday greeting cards designed by local artists!

All for just a $2 cash entry fee! Under 6 years get in free!

All proceeds from our annual Gala of Gifts event go back into AGSM programming. This supports the Art School, children’s classes and workshops, upcoming exhibitions, and also gives local artists and artists-to-be unique opportunities to learn and display their creativity!