A fundraising event in support of Hogan's Alley Society - September 27th featuring artwork by Norm Shearing

For many years, any success enjoyed by Michael Geller & Associates Limited (MGAL) was attributable to my employees. These included Chris Robertson, now a senior official in Vancouver's Planning Department, and Norm Shearing, who joined me with an impressive background as an architect and developer. 

When MGAL closed its doors in 1999 so I could join the SFU Communit Trust, Norm went off to far more significant roles as Director of Planning for the Grand Bahama Development Company, VP Development Parklane Homes, President of Dockside Green in Victoria, and eventually president of Open Form Properties, the real estate arm of the Open Road Auto Group. You can read more about his background here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norm-shearing-690a1152/?originalSubdomain=ca

Throughout his career, Norm has also been very dedicated to community and charitable activities. His latest endeavour is organizing a fundraising evening in support of Hogan's Alley. In preparation, over the past year, he has created 100 paintings which will be distributed at the event.

As noted in the evening announcement, "this evening is about more than art. It’s about bringing people together — through dance, through creativity, through community. The best part? Proceeds go directly to Hogan’s Alley Society, an incredible, Black-led nonprofit building community and preserving  Vancouver’s Black history to create a vibrant, inclusive future. 

By attending, you’re not only enjoying an unforgettable night of art, wine, and music — you’re helping rebuild a community that was once erased from Vancouver’s landscape. Together, we can celebrate resilience, joy, and belonging.

It’s going to be a lively night of art, music, dancing, great food, and an open bar. Every ticket admits TWO guests and includes a limited-edition art print to take home — so it’s basically a night out and a piece of art in one.

I’d love for you to join us, and if you have another couple you think would enjoy it, please bring them along!  — there are only 100 tickets being sold so if you wish to join us, please act quickly before they are all gone through our CanadaHelps link here 

I will be attending to enjoy this fun and impactful evening.  I hope I might see you there too. You can buy tickets here. (2 tickets for $350 donation.) https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/openroad-foundation/events/openroad-foundation-presents-100-paintings-for-hogans-alley/