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VAA Art Auction
Get your tickets for Fall's biggest blockbuster, where art is the star!
Vashon Allied Arts' annual art auction celebrates the glamour of classic Hollywood. Mingle with stars; sip on fabulous cocktails; discover rising new artists; nosh on marvelous morsels!
Local artists have donated more than 130 pieces of original art including new artists and favorites. This year's diverse collection represents many mediums, subjects, sizes and pricessomething for everyone.
The 2011 Commissioned Artists are: Gretchen Hancock, Art Hansen, Odin Lonning, Gus Schairer, Nancy Sipple and Elaine Summers.
Some Like It Hot For Friday night's hot buffet, Tom French, of Experience Food Project, directs Vashon High School Culinary Arts Program talents to create a memorable dining experience.
Saturday night, The Hardware Store Restaurant caters A Dinner To Remember, a gourmet meal inspired by Hollywood's Golden Age. Enjoy a selection of fine wines from Premier Northwest Wineries, including pink champagne. PLEASE CALL VAA FOR SATURDAY RESERVATIONS.
Groucho Marx and Carmen Miranda will wow the guests, brought to us by the talented team of Steffon and Arlette Moody. Rumor has it, a few of their famous friends may visit. Have your picture taken with Marilyn Monroe, Lucille Ball or Clark Gable beside a vintage car that looks like it rolled right off a movie set.
Auction is VAA's premier fundraising eventmoney raised directly impacts arts programming VAA provides Islanders, and income-producing opportunities VAA provides to Island artists. Auction raises money to give scholarships, artist commissions, instructor fees and operational support for the education and development of artists of all ages. Last year's event generated a net of $100,000 including $40,000 for VAA's scholarship programs, and returned over $12,000 in commissions to donating artists.
2011 Art Auction is generously sponsored by John L. Scott, Sellen, Puget Sound Energy, LMN Architecture, Sparling, Vashon Thriftway, Bangasser & Associates and Trigg Insurance.
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LocationBlue Heron Art Center (View)
19704 Vashon Hwy SW
Vashon Island, WA 98070
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 21 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: No |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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