A Celebration of Art Silent Auction fundraiser begins at 9:00 am Thursday, August 1st and ends at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28th. Don’t miss out on this annual event where all proceeds help the Library continue its community-oriented programs. We are looking for artists and donors to participate.
Register NOW so you can start bidding 9:00 am Thursday, August 1st!
Register and view the Art Auction HERE.
Reception Save the Date: Sunday August 4th at 4:00 please join us for a reception to celebrate our wonderful artists!
Questions? Email artauction@swhplibrary.org or call 207-244-7065.
We are so excited that you are a part of this important event and fundraiser for the Library. Thank you for supporting your Library with your artistic interests and talents!
Works of art will be on public display in the library, either on the wall or in the locked display case from August 1st through 28th unless sold via a “Buy it Now” (immediate purchase at full price). If the art has sold via a “Buy it Now” you will be notified and we welcome you to enter new (different) artwork for sale. A bid sheet listing the title, medium, artist’s name with short bio and item description will accompany each piece. Registered bidders will be able to either “Buy it Now” or make a bid at any time during the auction.
Winning bidders will be notified shortly after the auction closes on August 28th at 5:00pm. Art that does not sell will be returned.
Artist & Donor Registration is now closed.
-Deliver artwork to the library between Monday, July 15th and Saturday, July 20th.
Please have your artwork ready with method to be hung on the wall unless it is a 3D object to be displayed in the glass display case.
-Submit a high resolution photograph of your piece to be used on the online auction site as well as to promote the auction to our community. You may submit an image with this form or email image(s) to ArtAuction@swhplibrary.org as soon as possible and no later than July 12th.
Upon successful registration you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your form. Please be sure you submit your correct email address.
You may edit your response by saving the web address of the completed submission page.
Again, thank you for your generous donation – let’s Celebrate Art 2024!