Gwenessa Lam welcomed guests at the door awarding them a raffle ticket and a chance to win one of the door prizes.

North Vancouver Community Arts Council president Elixabeth McLaren (left) and Megan Stubbs served up big pieces of the anniversary cake prepared specially by Weslynn Bakery.

Artist Graham Eagle, seen here with his main gal Diane Naylor, always creates something wonderful for the occasion.

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He's just a big teddy bear. Ron Carels (centre) is owner of West Van's Bear's Toy Store. He attended the event with his artist wife Janis Blythe (left) and his neighbour, NVC Mayor Barb Sharp.

Artist Larry Lahoski (from left), and Elizabeth Harris-Nichols welcomed Larry's brother-in-law, Ray Sawchuk, who was visiting from Edmonton.

"Swimming Upstream" is the title of Carrie Lazareff's award winning piece. She attended the event with her hubby Jack.

Teresa Frolek and Craig Stuckless both have artwork on display at the gallery.

Charlie Huntley and Lora Bird entertained the many guests with their smooth sounds on sax and guitar.

Marty McLaren joined Noth Vancouver Community Arts Council board member Heather Cairns in a toast to the occasion.

Kathy McBeath joined artist/graphic designer Mike Robertson who prefers to work in acrylics.

Glass artist Robert Keillor, seen here beside his piece "The Bust" is truly talented. Look for his giant dragonflies at NVD's new Lynn Valley project.