DVAC auction getting a new ramp-up
Kickoff and Preview Party will give folks a peek at artwork.
This is the 21st year for the Dayton Visual Arts Center’s main event — the Annual Art Auction. But 2015 marks the first year for an Auction Kickoff & Preview Party. It will take place April 15, nine days before the auction.
“This year’s Auction Kick Off and Preview Party will be an extra big, fun party for our longtime supporters or anyone who may be new to the Art Auction,” said DVAC executive director Eva Buttacavoli. “Event guests can also check out six of the best, brightest and hottest up-and-coming local artists in Eva’s Picks ‘Artists-to-Watch’ mini-show. These artists may be new to the Dayton art scene, but their talents will soon have everyone talking about them.”
Guests will also enjoy a Live Auction Reveal and #dvacselfie, a commissioned photo series of local collectors by local photographer Bill Franz.
The Preview Party will feature Dayton Daily News senior editor Ron Rollins as emcee.
There will be a cash bar at the party, with appetizers prepared by chef Jack Skilliter of Corner Kitchen.
Art Auction tickets will be available for purchase at this preview event. Those who can’t make it to this event can see all of the 109 works up for auction on DVAC’s website.
Art lovers familiar with the annual gala know that works up for auction are previewed at the gallery a few weeks before. Artists represented in the 2015 Art Auction include Susan Byrnes, Bob Coates, Amy Deal, Jon Barlow Hudson, Katherine Kadish, Jean Koeller, Amy Kollar Anderson, Kim Vito, Terry Welker and Joel Whitaker.
This auction has a wide range of opening prices available. Bids start as low as $50, and go as high as $720 for an untitled Kadish abstract. There is also a range of mediums. Christy Jennewein is presenting an elaborately framed mirror; Hudson is showing “Uncarved Block,” an intricate granite sculpture; Tessa Kalman is presenting “Radiance,” a digital pigment print; Rosalie Campbell is showing “Spring Fling,” wearable fabric art; Jim DeLange is presenting “My First Flame,” a glass vase; and Linda Dotzlaf Fordyce is presenting a “Fossil Necklace.”
The 21st annual Art Auction will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. April 24 at The Ponitz Center, Sinclair. The silent auction begins at 6:30 p.m., and the live auction will get under way at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $50 for DVAC members, $60 for nonmembers, and $75 at the door.
Business sponsorships are also available.
“This event is DVAC’s biggest fundraiser, and last year we raised an impressive $85,000,” said Buttacavoli. “We hope to continue our success and reach $100,000 this year.”