Penland's Annual Benefit Auction Please join us for our 26th Penland School of Crafts Benefit Auction August 12-13, 2011 Our auctioneer for the weekend is Mark Oliver. Invitations will be mailed in June. Save the form to your computer, then fill it out and email it to us, or print it out, fill it out, and fax or mail it to us. Tables seat 10. Reservations are required. The event often sells out quickly; early reservations are recommended. Reservations will be accepted until the auction is filled. Absentee and phone bids are accepted for all auctions until noon on Friday, August 12 for a fee of $25 (includes catalog). All ticket purchasers, absentee bidders, and advertisers receive an illustrated catalog in July. Images of artwork will be posted here on the website in late June. Catalogs are available for $25. Admission Weekend: $375 Friday only: $200 Saturday only: $250 Absentee bidding: $25 Friend of Artists Sponsorship: $1,500 These sponsors support the cost of ten artists to attend the auction and salute their generous donation of artwork. Friends of Artists Sponsors receive special recognition in the auction program and in signage at the auction exhibition and the Saturday live auction. Artist Sponsorship: $150 These sponsors support the cost of one artist to attend the auction and salute their generous donation of artwork. 2011 Benefit Auction Schedule Friday August 12 10:30-11:30am Gallery Reception Join artists for a reception and a discussion of the exhibition, Foreign Worlds, Private Places Noon-3:00pm Director’s Luncheon A special artwork (TBA) will be auctioned at the luncheon to kick off the event. Hands-On Workshop, Exhibition Preview and Art Talk The luncheon, workshop, and art talk are by invitation to Lucy Morgan Leaders and special guests. Lucy Morgan Leaders contribute $1,000 or more to the Penland School of Crafts annual fund each year. 1:00-3:00pm Core Student Open House Core fellowship students exhibit their work in the drawing and painting studio. 3:00pm Friday Silent Auction opens Preview Friday Live Auction Work Meet the Artists: Reception and Preview of Saturday Auction Work Help us thank the artists who make this fundraiser possible by joining us for a reception in their honor. 4:00pm Honoring Fred Fenster: Penland School of Crafts’ 2011 Outstanding Artist Educator 4:45-6:45pm Cocktails, Exhibition and Silent Auction Music by Brian McGee and the Hollow Speed 6:45pm Buffet Dinner 7:30pm A Tribute to Fred Fenster - Penland School of Crafts’ 2011 Outstanding Artist Educator 7:45-9:00pm Live Auction 9:00-11:00pm Saturday Auction Preview, Dessert, Coffee, Cocktails and Music Music by Brian McGee and the Hollow Speed Saturday August 13 9:00-10:30am Coffee at the Barns Resident artists welcome guests to their studios in the Barns for coffee served in handmade souvenir mugs. 10:00am-12:00pm Silent Auction 11:45am Buffet Lunch 1:00-3:30pm Live Auction 3:30-5:00pm Penland Gallery Reception Make a purchase of $100 or more at the Penland Gallery between Friday and Saturday of the auction weekend and you will be entered into a drawing for a $500 Penland Gallery Gift Certificate. For additional information, call 828-765-2359, ext. 40 or email |
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