The 2014 Arts Benicia Auction & Gala photos can be viewed at this link HERE, photos by Michael Van Auken Photography. You can e-mail Michael at mvafotoATgmail.com HERE.
Arts Benicia 22nd Annual Art Auction & Gala
Benicia Clock Tower
1189 Washington Street
Benicia, CA 94510
Saturday, September 20, 2014
Featured Artists:
Brad Adams, Nikki Basch Davis, Flora Baumann, Craig Britton, Mernie Buchanan, Carin Coleridge, Joanne Corbaley, Tracy Cullen, Carol Dalton, Lowell Dalton, Alexa Day, Vicki Dennis, Hedi Desuyo, Pam Dixon, Laura Dorais, Mark Eanes, Claire Elliott, Larnie Fox, Nancy Freeman, John Garcia, Brian Giambatiani, Nourot Glass, Stephanie Gray, Bea Guttman, Pat Hall, William Harsh, Terry Hughes, Madeline Ibrahim, Sandy Imperatori, Peg Jackson, LorriMarie Jenkins, Robert Jenkins, John Jonas, Marty Jonas, Renee Marie Jordan, Ronna Leon, David Lindsay, Sargamo Lipton, Barbetta Lockart, Teeda LoCoda, Mallory Lynch, Susan Marcus Sachs, Robin Mayoff, TaVee McAllister Lee, Elizabeth McKinne, Chris Meade, Joseph Mele, Connie Millholland, Susan Mitchell, Cherry Moore, Robert Nelson, Kathy Oja, Hazel Overturf, Sharon Payne Bolton, Anne Petty, Leslie Philpott, Chuck Potter, Robert Quarrick, Jan Radesky, Lisa Reinertson, Anthony Riggs, Nathan Ring, Jack Ruszel, Nicky Ruxton, Marilyn Schaeffer, Stephen Schumm, Daniel Seagrove, Lynda Silva, Arthur Stern, Toru Sugita, Jeffrey Tover, Toby Tover, Jerold Turner, Michael Van Auken, Erika Von Zoog, Lee Wilder Snider, Diane Williams, Elizabeth Wooley, Sabina Yates.
Art lovers and collectors from around the Bay Area flocked to one of Benicia’s most exciting and entertaining fundraising events: Arts Benicia’s Art Auction & Gala. This year’s Great Gatsby-themed auction was held in Benicia’s historic Clock Tower on Saturday, September 20 and included live music, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, Michael Van Auken’s outrageous and popular photo corner, and an exciting live art auction that was followed by dancing.
The Art Auction is Arts Benicia’s most important fundraiser of the year. The revenue it generates is crucial to the ongoing support of all our programs. Arts Benicia’s exhibitions, art classes, children’s programs, and special events all contribute to making Benicia and her neighboring communities a more cultured, livable place.
Major sponsors this year include:
The Rellik Tavern, Benicia Magazine, Iron Horse Home Furnishings, First Street Café, Michael Van Auken Photography , BAIC Multimedia and IT Solutions and 3stagelighting.
More information about Arts Benicia:
For 25 years, Arts Benicia has served as the hub of Benicia’s large and vibrant art community. We offer visitors the opportunity to encounter art in many ways: whether it be gallery exhibitions, educational programs, or instructional classes.
Arts Benicia’s ability to stimulate and educate the entire community is reflected in every event and program. Art of a Community is our annual open Members’ exhibition. The Next Generation, features the art work of Benicia children ages 5-18. Arts Benicia Presents brings curated exhibitions to locations around town. The gallery itself produces several high-quality juried and curated exhibitions every year. Arts Benicia continues to play a crucial role celebrating the Arts as a focal point of Benicia, further enriching the cultural life of the area.