35th Annual Art Exhibition and Auction

Description

Now in its 35th year, the 2015 Annual Art Exhibition and Auction provides unique opportunities for art enthusiasts and collectors to view and purchase artwork by rising stars and celebrated artists whose work reflects the scope of the artworld's vibrant and eclectic styles and interests.

The 2015 Art Auction Exhibition, which runs from September 26 to October 24, will feature works by artists from the Bay Area, around the country and beyond. The selection of work in the exhibition reflects the ICA's continued commitment to including nationally and internationally recognized artists in its exhibition program. Held in a sophisticated gallery setting with a professional auctioneer, Silent and Live Auction guests actively bid on a wide range of work including paintings, photography, works on paper, sculpture, and mixed media pieces by nearly 200 artists. All proceeds fund the ICA's innovative exhibitions and educational programming.

"The ICA's auction exhibition is a valid gauge of what’s on the leading-edge of the contemporary visual arts scene throughout the state and beyond," states ICA Executive Director Cathy Kimball. The auction will include exceptional donated works from highly acclaimed artists, including Jim Campbell, Val Britton, Russell Crotty, Leyla Cardenas, Bruce Conner, Lauren DiCioccio, Lordy Rodriguez, Hung Liu, Manuel Neri, and Naomie Kremer. The ICA is offering Curator Tours of the Art Auction Exhibition with either Cathy Kimball or Curator Donna Napper by advance appointment and subject to availability. Call 408-283-8155 to reserve. Admission is free.

An Opening Preview Reception for the Art Auction Exhibition will be held on Sunday, October 4 from 2pm to 4pm. Open to the public, guests can meet and mingle with the auction artists while previewing the auction items! Admission is free.

The Silent Auction Party will be held on Saturday, October 10, 6pm - 9pm. This highly popular event features an eclectic mix of works in a variety of mediums that will excite novice and veteran art collectors alike. The first auction lot closes at 7:15 pm and the last auction lot closes at 8:00 pm. Admission is free. A cash bar will be provided and light cocktail fare will be served. Bidder cards are $50 and can be purchased at the event. Ticket holders to the Live Auction receive a complimentary bidder card.

The Live Auction Gala, one of the Bay Area's most anticipated cultural events of the year, will be held on Saturday, October 24. Doors open at 6pm and the auction begins promptly at 7pm. Complimentary champagne, wine, heavy hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be served. Admission to the Live Auction – always a sellout event -- is reserved for ticket holders. Tickets are $100 in advance and $150 at the door. ICA members at the $250 level and above receive complimentary tickets to both the Silent Auction and Live Auction events.

For the fifth consecutive year, the ICA is offering visitors a free audio tour of the auction exhibition. The popular self-guided audio tour, accessible to visitors through their mobile phones, features recordings by the exhibiting artists, giving visitors insight into the works on view and for sale. Details are at http://www.sjica.org.

Silent Auction: September 26 - October 10
Live Auction: October 4 - October 24

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http://sjica.org/detail.html?eid=1129

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408.283.8155 (Box Office)

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