From Sunday, August 1 through Friday, August 27 the Southwest Harbor Public Library will host its annual A Celebration of Art exhibition. This library fundraiser is an online auction showcasing creative works of talented community artists as well as donations of art by local artists and artwork that has relevance to our area.
Art Auction Site – https://www.biddingowl.com/SWHPLibraryArtAuction
The exhibit includes a selection of paintings with other media represented. Artists generously donate from 50-100% of the sale price of their work to the library, directly supporting the library’s programs, collections, and services. The majority of the pieces are on display at the library. To make a bid, visit the library website www.swhplibrary.org or go directly to the auction site https://www.biddingowl.com/SWHPLibraryArtAuction.
Art may be purchased immediately at the ‘Buy It Now’ price or bids may be placed on the artwork. Purchased items can be shipped at the owner’s expense. Bidding begins at 9:00 am on Sunday, August 1 and ends at 8:00 pm on Friday, August 27. To view the art in person, stop by during library hours (Mon-Fri 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am to 1:00 pm) For questions and details, call the library at 207-244-7065.
Artwork in the auction include pieces by: Betty Allen, Sharon Arnold, Gloria Avner, W.H. Ballard, Susan Beallor-Snyder, Beverly Bono, Bev Braun, Greg Crossley, Michele Daley, Sarah Bullock Desjardins, Denise Duzick, Janet Elvidge, Jean E. Forbes, Ariella Hatch-Tuchman, Nicole Herz, Marilyn Hermann, Cathy Iberg, Lou Davies James, Maggie Johnston, Elizabeth Keenan, Dan Kirschner, Karen Kupiec, Beth G. Lambert, Constance LaPalombara, Margaret Lerner, Christine Loizeaux, Cherie Magnello, Suzie Manger, Jacki McCreary, Tom McGehee, Jack Merrill, Brenda L.P. Merritt, Heather Meyer, Leanne Nickon, Catherine Obbard, Andre pace, Deborah Page, Dona Parker, Kate Pickup McMullin, Peter Ralston, Leeann Rhoades, Marilyn Richeda, Barbara Shelley, Marion Smith, Midge Smith, Julie Spahr, Judy Taylor, Mary Vekasi, Jackie Wood and Ralph Wright.
Quiet Afternoon by Barbara Shelley, Oil on panel 8″ x 10″