Saturday, February 11 marks the date for the twenty-second annual "Art from the Heart" silent art auction and party at the University Art Gallery, Sonoma State University, from 6 to 9 p.m. Proceeds from the auction directly benefit the Art Gallery's exhibition, publication, and lecture programs. There will be a free preview of the artwork on Wednesday the 8th, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday the 9th from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and Friday the 10th from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
As always, the Art from the Heart auction will be an exciting evening of art, music, food and fine wine that has become one of the oldest continually-held fundraising events in the area, and a "must" for novice and seasoned collectors alike. Art from the Heart features modestly priced works of art and other items, such as stays at local inns and hotels, theater and museum tickets, and bottles of wine that are sold during a silent auction. It's a wonderful way to have a good time, support the Gallery (and in turn, the careers of worthy artists), and go home with an original work of art.
This year more than 140 artists from Sonoma County and across the United States have created original works of art especially for Art from the Heart, including Warren Arnold, Todd Barricklow, Ray Beldner, Chris Finley, Jeanine Grimes, Cynthia Hipkiss, Bob Hudson, Kurt Kemp, Tony King, Judith Linhares, William O'Keeffe, Sylvia Seventy, Richrd Shaw, Jennifer Sturgill, John Watrous, and Sam Woolcott, among many others.
Delicious food and wine will be served, and tickets are $20. For more information, please call the University Art Gallery at (707) 664-2295.
