- Annual event helps to support the arts as well as programs for people
    living with HIV/AIDS -

    TORONTO, Feb. 26 /CNW/ - On Sunday, March 1, 2009, don't miss this rare
opportunity to experience the works of some of the most exciting photographers
in the world at SNAP! 09. SNAP!, presented by TD Canada Trust, is the AIDS
Committee of Toronto's annual photographic fundraiser featuring a live auction
of curated artwork, a silent auction and photo competition.
    Join Fashion Television's Glen Baxter, this year's honorary chair, and
guests to support the arts as well as vital, free programs for people living
with HIV/AIDS.

    SNAP! 09:

    What:        The evening event includes a live auction of works from some
                 of the most exciting, emerging and established photographers
                 from around the world; and a silent auction of the best work
                 selected from an annual competition. Perry Tung, Ritchies
                 Director of International Art and Andrea Zeifman, Ritchies
                 Decorative Arts Specialist and Fashion Specialist will be
                 the auctioneers for the live auction.

    When:        Sunday, March 1, 2009
                 Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
                 Live Auction begins at 7:30 p.m.

    Where:       The National Ballet School, located at 400 Jarvis Street,
                 Toronto.

    Interviews:  Nelson French, Co-Chair, SNAP!, is available for interviews.
                 Select photographers will be available for interviews upon
                 request.

    For further information and ticket sales please visit www.snap-toronto.com

    /NOTE TO PHOTO EDITORS: A photo accompanying this release is available on
    the CNW Photo Network and archived at http://photos.newswire.ca.
    Additional archived images are also available on the CNW Photo Archive
    website at http://photos.newswire.ca. Images are free to accredited
    members of the media/

For further information: Media contacts: Carolyn Abbass, Gina Kohn,
Paradigm Public Relations, (416) 203-2223 ext. 222, gkohn@paradigmpr.ca