Mix it up at our ARTini Time II. It's frisky, it's risky, and it's scandalously fun. You'll see, you'll taste…..the party has just begun.
The Huntington Beach Art Center's Seventh Annual Benefit Art Auction and Exhibition is scheduled from May 11 - 19. This event involves the entire arts community in a number of different ways. We start with the Meet the Artists Party on Friday, May 11 from 7 - 9 p.m. where the community mingles with the exhibiting artists and learns more about their work. The silent bidding begins that night as each art patron is issued a paddle number and can bid on their favorite piece. The community has the opportunity to collect any work of art they see - if they are lucky enough to have the winning bid on May 19.Silent bidding continues throughout the week, with many art patrons returning frequently to continue the bidding process. If any patron cannot make it to the Art Center, a proxy bidder is available, both during the exhibition and at the Live Auction.
Both emerging and seasoned collectors arrive at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 19 for the Preview Party. This evening of live bidding on contemporary art by emerging and established artists, delectable fare and lush wines by the most unforgettable restaurants in town, our mix it up ARTini Bar, live music and a special performance that promises to make the night memorable.
Following the Preview Party is the Live Auction, where the party dynamically comes to life. Dr. Carl Hartman acts as auctioneer for the auction with his perfect blend of humor and dynamism.
The opportunity to begin or add to an art collection provides an invaluable service to the arts. While the Art Auction's main goal is to raise money to benefit the Art Center's exhibition and educational programs, an equally important goal is to encourage the collection of fine art as a medium for preservation of art as well as the education of future generations. Without adequate community support, the work of contemporary artists would go unnoticed and museums would not have the gifts from art patrons that further the study and appreciation of art.
Contributing Artists: Dawn Arrowsmith, Cheryl Bookout, Brian Boyer, Cathy Breslaw, Amy Caterina, Travis Collinson, Lindsey Cornell, Dean De Cocker, Elisabeth DeSmidt, Spencer Douglass, Mark Emerson, Jennifer Faist, Finishing School, Sherié Franssen, David French, Anna Friesen, Jeffrey Frisch, Matthew Furmanski, Monica Furmanski, Ruth Geller, Jimi Gleason, Danny Gross, Robert Jacka, Diana LoSchiavo, Diana Markessinis, Joan Moment, Christine Nguyen, Courtney Oquist, Ryan Pollastro, Roland Reiss, Robin Repp, Dennis H. Ruble, Danielle Segura, Maureen Shields, Eric Justin Smail, Dee Small, Marie Thibeault, Krista Thompson, Thomas Trivitt, and Patrick Williams.
Elise Hartman, a local Huntington Beach resident and Huntington Beach Art Center Foundation member chairs the Seventh Annual Benefit Art Auction.
Please show your support of the Arts in our community and join the party!
For Tickets to the Auction Party on May 19th: Call 714-374-1650