by Val Allen
Studio 23 First Online Art Auction
Join the excitement starting at noon, Saturday, November 28, 2020.
Our Black & White Art Auction and Buy It Now Exhibit features the talents of our region. Local artists and small businesses have supported Studio 23/The Arts Center by offering their goods to benefit our mission. The artists of our state have opened their portfolios and donated over 40 works of art ranging from paintings, ceramics, photography, sculpture and jewelry. There is something for every collector.
Here is a preview party video with Tara and me showing some of the selections. We had a lot of fun making this video and we will do another Facebook Live virtual preview party on December 2nd at 7:00 p.m. with more artwork and community offerings.
This year our auction will be virtual with an easy to access online site. New items are being added daily so check back frequently to see new arrivals. Follow this link to www.32auctions.com/studio23baycity and register. You can save your favorites so you are ready to start bidding at noon, November 28, 2020. That’s Small Business Saturday following Thanksgiving.
DETAIL OF AUCTION ONLINE PAGE
While you browse the selections you will see both auction items and buy it now items. The opening bid on the auction items is approximately 10% of the value of the item. This is a wonderful value as a starting bid as it equates to a savings of around 90% to start the process.
Here are a few quick tips for success at a fundraiser art auction.
- Review the artwork as it is added to the preview and mark your favorites before the opening day arrives.
- Don’t automatically assume that everything can be bought at bargain prices. Bid on what you love!
- Research your favorite artists on their websites, Facebook and Instagram.
- Be generous! Going a little over is not a bad thing, In fact, it is a win-win-win for the collector, the artist and Studio 23.
All items in our auction will be on display at Studio 23, 901 N Water St., Bay City, MI 48708 during the two week auction from 11/28/20 – 12/12/20.
You are cordially invited to the public reception for artist Rosemary Kavanagh.
“My Bay City Family Tree”.
Saturday, November 28, 2020, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Artist Rosemary Kavanagh will have over 40 paintings and fashions installed in the Rowley Gallery of Studio 23. The paintings depict a family timeline that developed after Rosemary read her father’s letters from World War II that he had mailed to and received from all of family. The portraits depict the relatives mentioned in the letters. Her cousins helped her find photos and retrace details that revealed genetics, health and looks that were passed down through the generations. Rosemary states, “When an artist paints or draws or sculpts, that moment in time is captured in the artwork. So we can experience the concept of survival, hope and share it with others.” There will be an online Facebook Live virtual tour of the exhibit at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2020 preceding the public reception.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We are looking forward to seeing you on Small Business Saturday.
Kind regards,
Val
Valerie Allen, curator
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