Saturday, Feb. 9, marks the date of the 18th 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 Feb. 6, 11a.m. - 8 p.m., and Thursday, Feb. 7 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 8 from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
"The auction is 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, says gallery manager Carla Stone. Art from the Heart features modestly priced works of art and other items, such as stays at local inns and hotels, theatre 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, Stone recommends.
This year more than 150 artists from Sonoma County and across the United States have created original works of art especially for Art from the Heart, including Chester Arnold, Sally Baker, Mary Black, Aryan Chappell, Deborah Colotti, Lowell Darling, Robert Ellison, Wally Hedrick, Cynthia Hipkiss, Bob Hudson, David Ireland, Bruce Johnson, Tony King, Judith Linhares, Hung Liu, Monty Monty, Sylvia Seventy, Richard Shaw, Steven Sorman, M. Louise Stanley, Marg Starbuck, Jack Stuppin, John Watrous, William T. Wiley, and Sam Woolcott, among many others.
Delicious food and wine will be served, and a $10 donation is suggested at the door. For more information, call the University Art Gallery at (707) 664-2295.
