6th Annual Benefit Art Auction

THURSDAY | OCTOBER 8th | 6-9:30pm | $5 TICKET or 5 for $20.
Presented by San Francisco Children’s Art Center | Space: Entire venue

The 6th Annual Benefit Art Auction will showcase work from Bay Area artists in a variety of media including painting, fine art prints, photography, and more. Proceeds benefit the San Francisco Children’s Art Center, which has brought creative exploration into the lives of Bay Area children since 1978.

Date: Thursday, October 8th
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Location: 111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco
Event Tickets: $25/person (must be 21 to attend)
Advance Purchase: www.childrensartcenter.org/auction.html FREE raffle ticket with each ticket purchased in advance.
Raffle Tickets: $5/ticket or 5 tickets for $20.

Admission includes two complimentary bar drinks and unlimited hors d’œuvres compliments of local establishments such as Trader Joe’s, Thirsty Bear Brewing Company, Rainbow Grocery, Grace Baking, Green’s Restaurant, Falletti Foods, Bernie’s Coffee, and Douce France.

Raffle prizes will include gift cards, spa packages, SF hotel stays, fine wine, museum passes, free art classes, and more. Raffle tickets are $5/each or five tickets for $20. Tickets may be purchased online in advance or at the event. All proceeds benefit the Scholarship Program. Purchase your event ticket in advance and receive a FREE raffle ticket.

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8/3/09
Contact: Molly Campbell, (415) 771-0292, sfcac@childrensartcenter.org

San Francisco Children’s Art Center
6th Annual Benefit Art Auction

Be part of a San Francisco tradition – the San Francisco Children’s Art Center, founded in 1978, was one of the first independent art schools in the City. Join the SFCAC for its 6th Annual Benefit Art Auction, which will feature local artists, cool raffle prizes, and gourmet hors d’oeuvres.

The silent art auction will showcase unique works from both new and established Bay Area artists in a variety of media including painting, fine art prints, photography, and more.

“Recession chic, the annual art auction is a fun event and an excellent opportunity to discover and collect quality, local artwork at very reasonable prices.” – Margaret Kendrick, President, SFCAC Board of Directors

Opening bids start at $50. All artwork ready to hang. For online auction catalog, go to www.childrensartcenter.org/auction.html.

Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2009
Time: 6:00-9:30 p.m.
Location: 111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco www.111minnagallery.com

Event Tickets: $25/person (21 and over event)
Advance Purchase: www.childrensartcenter.org/auction.html

FREE raffle ticket with each ticket purchased in advance.
Raffle Tickets: $5/ticket or five tickets for $20

Admission includes two complimentary bar drinks and unlimited hors d’oeuvres compliments of local establishments such as Greens Restaurant, Falletti Foods, Thirsty Bear Brewing Company, Working Girls’ Café, Trader Joe’s, Safeway, Rainbow Grocery, Grace Baking, Bernie’s Coffee, and more.

Raffle prizes include retail gift cards, spa treatments, local hotel stays, fine wine, museum passes, theatre tickets, free art classes, and more. Raffle tickets are $5/each or five tickets for $20. Tickets may be purchased online in advance or at the event. All proceeds benefit the Scholarship Program. FREE raffle ticket with advance ticket purchase.
Image caption: Erik Parra , Triangulate, 2009; watercolor, ink, and acrylic; 22 in. x 30 in., © Erik Parra, photo courtesy the artist

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Founded in 1978, the San Francisco Children’s Art Center is a private, non-profit community arts organization that seeks to empower chidlren and foster their sense of self through exploration of the artistic process. Classes are offered year round for ages 22 months to 10 years of age. Art birthday parties are available on weekends.