Fundraiser for more art in Arlington
Published on Wed, Oct 6, 2010 by Sarah ArneyRead More Arts & Entertainment
Original works by Arlington artists such as Kathryn Glowen and Harry Engstrom will be on the block at the eighth annual Fall into Art Auction Saturday, Oct. 16.
The list of art donated for the auction includes a vessel with fish by Marguerite Goff, the salmon queen, an abstract painting by City Councilwoman Marilyn Oertle and a handmade flute by Paul Nyenhuis. Also on the auction block are a muffler giraffe momma and baby by Arlington's muffler shop owner Mike Nordine; paintings by Helen Lueken, Carey Waterworth and Shirley Fulfs; photographs by Kent Baker, Rob Ruth and Sara Sheffield among others; glass by Kurt McVay and pottery by Persis Gayle.
Original jewelry creations and a full-sized handmade Adirondack chair will compete with theater tickets, an overnight stay in Seattle and baskets filled with many treasures to go home with the highest bidder.
The auction is the one major fundraiser of the Arlington Arts Council and funds all the AAC's projects, including art classes for kids during the summer, a mural in a day for the Arlington Street Fair, and public art in Arlington.
The AAC has acquired nearly 30 works of art since it evolved from the Art for the Centennial committee in 2003.
Murals by Harry Engstrom, sculptures along the Centennial Trail by Verena Schwippert, James Madison and Kirk McLean, and a set of five "Overhead Underfoot" in the City Council are just some of the pieces in the collection.
The annual auction is an elegant "black tie" affair, with free champagne and an early bird raffle for those who arrive between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. The winner of the first raffle of the evening will take home the always spectacular artistic bouquet of the year donated by Flowers by George. Regular attendees look forward to seeing the local flower shop's creation each year.
Live music by The Curators features Jeff Swanson, Laurie Swanson, Ron Thordarson and Jim Bassett, starting at 5:30 p.m. and continuing until dinner is served at 7 p.m.
Judges Ron Glowen and Julie Morse have selected the first, second and third place winners and an honorable mention award, with the winners to be announced that night.
The second annual winner of the Sarah M. Arney Art Advocate of Arlington Award will be presented, and special guest Charles Bigger will speak about the role of public art in a community. Bigger created Arlington's first major public art project, the Centennial Fountain on Division Street in 1989 for the state's Centennial, a project that was coordinated by Mayor Margaret Larson, who was then the wife of Mayor John Larson.
Tickets are $35 and include dinner, champagne and fun. Purchase a full table for $265 and bring all your friends.
Get tickets at Flowers by George, 335 N. Olympic Ave., in historic downtown Arlington, and at Brushstrokes art supply store, 5802-172nd Street, or call Jean Olson at (360) 435-5866.
The list of art donated for the auction includes a vessel with fish by Marguerite Goff, the salmon queen, an abstract painting by City Councilwoman Marilyn Oertle and a handmade flute by Paul Nyenhuis. Also on the auction block are a muffler giraffe momma and baby by Arlington's muffler shop owner Mike Nordine; paintings by Helen Lueken, Carey Waterworth and Shirley Fulfs; photographs by Kent Baker, Rob Ruth and Sara Sheffield among others; glass by Kurt McVay and pottery by Persis Gayle.
Original jewelry creations and a full-sized handmade Adirondack chair will compete with theater tickets, an overnight stay in Seattle and baskets filled with many treasures to go home with the highest bidder.
The auction is the one major fundraiser of the Arlington Arts Council and funds all the AAC's projects, including art classes for kids during the summer, a mural in a day for the Arlington Street Fair, and public art in Arlington.
The AAC has acquired nearly 30 works of art since it evolved from the Art for the Centennial committee in 2003.
Murals by Harry Engstrom, sculptures along the Centennial Trail by Verena Schwippert, James Madison and Kirk McLean, and a set of five "Overhead Underfoot" in the City Council are just some of the pieces in the collection.
The annual auction is an elegant "black tie" affair, with free champagne and an early bird raffle for those who arrive between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. The winner of the first raffle of the evening will take home the always spectacular artistic bouquet of the year donated by Flowers by George. Regular attendees look forward to seeing the local flower shop's creation each year.
Live music by The Curators features Jeff Swanson, Laurie Swanson, Ron Thordarson and Jim Bassett, starting at 5:30 p.m. and continuing until dinner is served at 7 p.m.
Judges Ron Glowen and Julie Morse have selected the first, second and third place winners and an honorable mention award, with the winners to be announced that night.
The second annual winner of the Sarah M. Arney Art Advocate of Arlington Award will be presented, and special guest Charles Bigger will speak about the role of public art in a community. Bigger created Arlington's first major public art project, the Centennial Fountain on Division Street in 1989 for the state's Centennial, a project that was coordinated by Mayor Margaret Larson, who was then the wife of Mayor John Larson.
Tickets are $35 and include dinner, champagne and fun. Purchase a full table for $265 and bring all your friends.
Get tickets at Flowers by George, 335 N. Olympic Ave., in historic downtown Arlington, and at Brushstrokes art supply store, 5802-172nd Street, or call Jean Olson at (360) 435-5866.