Eat, Drink, Buy Art! Paint The Town! Preview Show And Auction

April 28, 2010 - PRLog -- On Saturday, May 15, Concord Art Association will host its twelfth annual auction,
Paint The Town!, to benefit the Association’s public programming and general operations.

“We’re really looking forward to this year’s auction,” says Lili Ott, director. “Our recent interior renovation and our newly landscaped garden is a perfect venue for the auction and party.  It’s exciting to see the artwork in the new space, and the building layout is more conducive to a festive evening.”

“We’re so pleased that auctioneer, Doug Stinson, of Carl W. Stinson, Inc. will once again lead the auction. Not only is he knowledgeable about art and our artists, his passion and humor make the auction lively and fun,” adds Carolyn Letvin, co-chair of the event.

The festivities begin at 5pm, with a silent auction of over 40 pieces starting at 5:30pm. The live auction with an unprecedented 59 pieces begins at 7:15pm. Ticket holders will enjoy a fun evening of hors d’oeuvres and wine and of course, one-of-a-kind artwork donated by member artists. Tickets must be reserved in advance and can be obtained by calling 978-369-2578.

From MAY 5-14, Concord Art Association will present Paint the Town! PREVIEW SHOW, which showcases the artists who will be donating pieces to the auction, and will provide auction goers with an opportunity to become familiar with the artists and their work before the bidding begins. Another exciting aspect of the auction is that in addition to the art shown in the Preview Show, some artists will also donate work that they will create on the actual day of the auction; these artists will depict scenes from around the town of Concord, MA.

On Saturday, May 15, the Preview Show will be open from 10:00am to 3:00pm as a part of the fourth annual Concord Art Walk, featuring exhibits and programs throughout Concord.  

Since its founding in 1917, the Concord Art Association has promoted and advanced contemporary art through exhibitions, lectures and classes. It is located at 37 Lexington Road, Concord, MA.  Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am–4:30pm, Sunday, 12:00pm–4:00pm.

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Since 1917, Concord Art Association has promoted contemporary art through exhibitions, lectures, trips & classes. It maintains a small collection of 20th century art including that of its founder, Impressionist painter, Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts.