The annual AFA Holiday Auction will be held at the AFA Gallery on Saturday, November 21, 2009, beginning at 6:00 P. M. There will be wonderful music provided by friends of Doug Smith. Elegant hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be available, together with champagne. There will be an open bar. The cost is $25 per person.
The featured artist this year is Paul Nielsen, who has donated the raffle piece appearing on the invitation. It is an exquisite, handcrafted necklace. Raffle tickets cost $3.00 apiece or three for $5.00, and are available at the Gallery.
Approximately forty-five works by AFA artists will be sold by live auction at the event. The works will be of all media and styles, and are works of some of the finest artists in northeastern Pennsylvania. The Auction can be an opportunity to acquire fine work at great savings.
The auctioneer this year will be Ken Rivenberg, who has been a great and popular success in appearances at the Auction in recent years. His charm and infectious enthusiasm make the event a fun one for all. Ken has his own auction gallery – Rivenburg Auctions - in nearby Nicholson with weekly auctions.
Decorations will be provided by Linda Welles, and although the theme has not yet been announced, flowers are always the highlight. The centerpieces will be sold at the end of the evening. One year the serving table floral centerpiece was spirited away by James Penedos, only to reappear as the subject of one of his colorful paintings!
The gourmet food effort will be led by Ann Marie Noone, Sue Penedos and Gretchen Ludders. Volunteers should contact Ann Marie at 222-4334.
The annual AFA Auction is the highlight of AFA’s year in two respects. Firstly, it is the most fun event at AFA, with great food, lively music, good company and the opportunity to acquire fine art at a festive occasion. Secondly, it is the financial backbone for AFA, serving as the primary fund-raiser for Artists For Art so that we can carry on our many activities.