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Art exhibit draws bidders for silent auction
The Prichard Art Gallery will offer the opportunity for anyone to own an original piece at its invitational exhibit and art auction.
While the works are on display starting today, the actual auction will be at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 9, beginning with a social hour and silent auction.
“Art enriches your life in ways that money can’t buy,” said Roger Rowley, director of the Prichard Gallery,
Bill Bowler is one artist who is working to put the auction together and said there is a nice selection of work.
“Most people these days have prints of paintings,” Bowler said. “To have an original work, that is a real opportunity.”
Bowler said society has somehow overlooked the value of unique artwork and the auction is one way to become educated about fine art and start an investment.
“(The auction) is an excellent way to support the gallery and acquire beautiful things,” Bowler said.
This major fundraising event has come and gone, but since 1999 has been an event every other year.
Works by over 55 artists will be available, almost all of whom have shown their art at the gallery before.
Rowley said the demand for artists to donate their work is rising and he is especially grateful for the work that has been donated.
“The art ranges from whimsical to very serious,” Rowley said.
Rowley said that most people have no sense of what the value of art should be.
“A typical problem at this type of event is people looking for a deal,” Rowley said.
Rowley said the gallery is aiming for the auction to be a classy event.
Even though the auction will be hosting fine art, there will be a range of work that even students can afford.
“Art is a good investment,” Rowley said.
The gallery is trying to reach further into the community with this auction but is also expecting people from as far away as Sandpoint.
The funds raised from the benefit are going toward an exhibit due later this year.
“We usually try to align the income from our auction with an exhibit,” Rowley said.
The exhibit is called “SLAG: The anti-art glass” and will feature artists that use glass for mixed media.
“People have already been bidding,” Rowley said.
Hors d’oeuvres and desserts from Nectar will be served during the social hour as guests are serenaded by the cello and keyboard duo Parallax.
Nectar will also present a selection of fine wines to be bought as part of the benefit.
“People get excited about auctions and it’s fun,” Bowler said.
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