Lehigh Valley Arts Council

ART FOR EVERYONE - ART AUCTION

The Lehigh Valley Arts Council (LVAC) is teaming up with local artists and businesses to present a lively benefit auction of affordable art—just in time for the holidays—on Sunday, November 6, 2:00-5:00 PM at Merchants Square Mall in Allentown. “Art celebrates life and should be accessible to everyone,” says Randall Forte, Executive Director of LVAC. “We’re inviting folks to enjoy a hot dog and a cold beer or soda, experience the thrill of a fast-paced auction, and fall in love with an original and affordable piece of art created in the Lehigh Valley!”

More than 125 fine-art paintings, prints and photographs that will range in price from $25 to $1,000 will be auctioned with the proceeds shared equally between the artists and LVAC. Thirty regional artists are represented, including Sydney McGinley, George Shortess, Kim Robertson, Barry Assed, John Gaydos, and Daniel Kainz.

“Our region boasts remarkable talent and resources,” says Forte, “and this event is also about local pride.” Admission is free, but refreshments provided by Yocco’s, Weyerbacher Brewery, and A-Treat will be available for sale. Additional sponsors include Thurston Royce Gallery of Fine Art, Ltd. and Tom Hall Auctions. Previews are scheduled for Saturday, November 5, Noon-4:00 PM and Sunday, November 6, Noon-2:00 PM.

FREE ADMISSION

For further information:

Randall Forte
Executive Director
Lehigh Valley Arts Council
610-437-5915
rforte@lvartscouncil.org

link: www.lvartscouncil.org/ArtForEveryone.html