The annual art auction is our major annual fund raising event. A glittering gathering of 400-plus guests, the Auction also raises awareness about family violence. In 1994, we held our first art auction at Town of Mount Royal Hall. We had 12 participating artists and 40 works of art. Today, the auction is a major source of income. The multicultural gathering of 400 plus guests is always popular, both for the cause it supports and for the quality of art that can be obtained at reasonable prices. Our artists are a mix of professionals and amateurs from all walks of life and diverse ethnic origins. 

Art selection

All works for the Art Auction are chosen by the Art Selection Committee, an independent group of artists, all of whom are trained in fine arts, are completely autonomous in their decision-making.  No committee member, nor any person who is not at arm's length to the committee member, may submit artwork for consideration in the Auction. The Committee’s decisions are final.

Thank you for your interest, and your support in our fight against family violence and its consequences.

Silent auction

An increasingly successul feature of the Annual Art Auction is the silent auction, a fast-moving, fun event featuring furs, fine jewelery, leather and outerwear, restaurant certificates to Montreal's best, decorative arts and sculpture. 

We gratefully accept good quality products, gift certificates and services. We would be happy to pick up products and display information about your business at your convenience. Silent auction donors are featured in the art catalogue and on our web site by year.

If you are interested, please contact us at (514) 274-8117 or  bouclierdathena@bellnet.ca.

Featured cover artists

Each year, the Shield produces a professional calibre catalogue to commemorate the auction. Businesses, families and friends support us by becoming sponsors (diamond, ruby, platinum, gold and silver).

Advertising space is also available.

Our souvenir program cover, invitations and posters have featured the works of many artists who are selected by the Art Selection Committee: 

1997    The late John Papachristou

1998     Egolfi Yantsulis

1999     Valia Hatzithomas

2000     Cathy Alexiou

2001     Bernard Marsy

2002     Dimitri Loukas

2003     Katerina Mertikas and Stephane Parnel

2004     Armand Tatossian and George Tsoukas

2005     Dimiri Loukas, Maniatis, Julia Choremis, Thomas L.C. de Souza

2006     Ian Gordon, Georgia Priniotakis and Paul Soulikias

2007     Bernard Marsy, Yelena Samoukova, John Vazalinskas, Pei Yang

2008     Margot McPherson Balanos, Eva Chiotis and David Rose

2009     Pelin Canez, Georgia Kourleti and Katerina Mertikas