HUDSON RIVER LIVE ART AUCTION

Crista Pisano

On Saturday morning, May 15, 2010 eighty-five selected artists will choose their favorite location on the banks of the Hudson River or somewhere in the Hudson Valley, and paint until late afternoon. When the artists return to the Art Center, their paintings will be hung in the preview room until the auction begins at 5:00 PM, ending by 7:00 PM. There is no better way to experience the beauty of a spring day on the Hudson River. Please join us for refreshments at 3:30 PM while you view the freshly painted artwork. This bi-annual fundraiser has been a signature event at Garrison Art Center since 1969. It brings artists to the Hudson Valley for a day of painting and creating, in a variety of media, au plein air at a location of their choice. The newly created works of art are available for purchase the same evening, under an auction tent on the riverside behind Garrison Art Center. In conjunction with the Artists on Location Live Auction, Garrison Art Center holds a Silent auction of previously completed work by the same artists. It is exhibited in the galleries for one week following the live auction event.

SILENT AUCTION same artists, different art...an exciting opportunity for collectors...a fun way to buy! Place your bids online here.

The SILENT AUCTION in Garrison Art Center's galleries, is open for bids beginning at 3:30 PM on May 15, 2010. The Silent Auction exhibits previously-done artwork by the same artists who participate in the Live Auction. The Silent Auction artwork will be on display through Sunday, May 23, 2010. Bids for these artworks may be placed on Bid Cards, available for each piece in the Art Center galleries. The status of the bidding may be checked, and further bids placed, by phone or in person over the week. The Silent Auction is a great opportunity for collectors to purchase great art at great prices, and it's a fun way to buy! Garrison Art Center's gallery hours are noon - 5:00 PM, Tuesday - Sunday. For further information call 845-424-3960.

Garrison Art Center is a not-for-profit educational and cultural organization. It is supported by funds raised through membership, events such as this Artists on Location Auction and in part with funds from the New York Council on the Arts, a state agency.

Application will be available online in February Registration Fee (includes Coffee, Box Lunch, Wine and Cheese Reception) GAC Member (Live & Silent)- $30.00 Member Silent Only - $15.00 Non-member (Live & Silent)- $40.00 Non-member Silent Only - $25.00

Garrison Art Center cordially invites all artists to participate in our bi-annual fundraiser, Garrison Art Center's Artists on Location Art Auction. Please send in your application promptly, as a waiting list (in case of cancellations) will be formed after the first 85 applicants are accepted.

As this is a fundraiser, the Art Center will retain 50% of the Live Auction sale price. Coffee and check-in starts at 7:00 and a brown bag lunch is provided for artists. Artists should arrive at the art center at 7:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 15 to sign in and deliver Silent Auction artwork. Artists should return with completed art, framed and ready to hang, no later than 2:00 P.M. The Live Auction will begin at 5:00 P.M.

Silent Auction artwork must be signed, framed , ready to hang and clearly marked on the back with the artist's name. The Silent Auction will be on exhibit in the galleries May 15 - May 23, 2010. You set the minimum bid for the Silent Auction. The Art Center will retain 50% of the sale price.

It is possible for artists to participate in the Silent Auction and NOT paint for the Live Auction, but you still must send in an application and pay the fee. Deadline for Application for Spring 2010 is Friday, April 2, 2010.

An updated resume or artist's statement is absolutely necessary for the Silent Auction.

If you would like suggestions of painting locations, please call the office at 845-424-3960.