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Art Auction to Benefit Kent State’s Center for the Visual Arts Construction
Posted April 13, 2015 | College of the Arts
Pictured is artwork by Karin Waskiewicz called “Hiding
Boulder.”
The School of Art at Kent State University has announced two upcoming events to celebrate and raise support for the construction of its future home, the Center for the Visual Arts. By bringing together all visual arts disciplines under one roof, the new building will provide a space for art students and faculty to collaborate, share ideas and showcase their work.
Kent State faculty and alumni understand the vital impact this new space will have on generations of young artists, the Northeast Ohio arts community and beyond. An online auction, featuring faculty- and alumni-donated artworks, opened for bidding on April 3 and will culminate in a live auction on May 6 at Gray’s Auctioneers in Cleveland. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Center for the Visual Arts building fund.
Benefit Art Auction and Artist Reception/Preview Party
Thursday, April 23, 6-9 p.m.
Exhibition: April 21-26
William Busta Gallery 2731 Prospect Ave. East, Cleveland, OH 44115
Pictured is “Red Structural Circle
Earrings,” made of sterling silver and
powder-coated brass, created by Donna
D’Aquino.
Come meet the artists and view firsthand the variety of artworks created and donated by faculty and alumni of Kent State’s School of Art. This premier preview exhibition and free public reception are hosted by William Busta Gallery. Gray’s Auctioneers will be available at the reception to assist with early bidding.
Live Benefit Art Auction
Preview Exhibition, April 30-May 5
LIVE AUCTION: Wednesday, May 6, 11 a.m.
Gray’s Auctioneers 10717 Detroit Ave., Cleveland / 216-458-7695
Online bidding opened April 3. Visit www.graysauctioneers.com for details.
Gray’s Auctioneers will provide a final opportunity to view the artworks as it host a preview exhibition from April 30 to May 5. The culminating live auction will take place on May 6 at 11 a.m. Don’t miss your chance to bid on pieces by Kent State’s renowned faculty and alumni artists. All participants will make an indelible impact on the future of Kent State’s School of Art. If you are unable to attend the live auction, you may join in by phone, online or through absentee bidding. Please contact Gray’s Auctioneers for more information.
Visit this Facebook page for select images of work to be auctioned. More information about Kent State’s Center for the Visual Arts campaign is available at http://foe.kent.edu/.
For more information about Kent State’s School of Art, visit www.kent.edu/art.