Thursday, August 18, 2016

This Weekend's Big Event: NSAA's Annual Fundraising Event Artists & Scholar's Fine Art Auction Saturday Aug. 20th!

NSAA Annual Fundraising Auction
August 20, 2016 - doors open 5pm - auction begins 6pm.
View all auction lots online by clicking here.
This years auction is an important collaborative fundraiser for both NSAA and the Gloucester Education Foundation, a continuation of our

"Art in Action - Connecting Communities" focus.  Enjoy an evening of fine wine and sumptuous appetizers as you live bid on works of fine art, as well as a silent auction of exciting goods and services.



The North Shore Arts Association is proud to recognize and support the Gloucester Education Foundation's mission to drive innovation, encourage creativity, expand student opportunities and empower educators to strengthen teaching and learning in the Gloucester Public School District by donating 10% of the Artists & Scholars Auction proceeds to the GED.
We are pleased to welcome Michael Grogan of Grogan & Company, Boston as our auctioneer, and guest auctioneers Mayor Sephatia Romeo Theken, Senator Bruce Tarr and Gloucester Education Foundation Trustee, Sarah Grow! Come celebrate and support our artists & scholars this Saturday night! Buy your tickets online at www. nsarts.org or by calling the gallery at (978) 283-1857.
GLOUCESTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION






Following is a sampling of the fabulous live auction items that will be up for bid:




Lot 70: "Rocky Neck Boats" by Charles Movalli
acrylic, dimensions: 23.5 x 27.5












Lot 53: "Beacon Marine" by Jeff Weaver
oil, dimensions: 24 x 30




Lot 39: "The Last Stop" by Caleb Stone
oil, dimensions: 1.75 x 20.75



Lot 37:
"A Cove in Gloucester" by Ron Straka
oil, dimensions: 20 x 24







Lot 26: "Harbor Evening" by Paul George
oil, dimensions: 22.5 x 26.5











Lot 9: "Pemaquid Point Light" by Marion Hall
watercolor, dimensions:20 x 25