Saturday, September 4, 2010
6th Annual Almost Labor Day Auction
The committee planning the Ogunquit Museum of American Art (OMAA) "Almost Labor Day Auction" is in top gear working on the features of the 6th annual event, one of the highlights of the summer season each year. Planned for Saturday, September 4th from 5-8:30 pm at the OMAA at 543 Shore Road in Ogunquit, the Auction is a significant fund-raiser to support the OMAA's continued operation. Last year's Auction brought in over $51,000 to support operations and several specific conservation and exhibition costs.
Museum Director Ron Crusan announced that Katherine Doyle has donated a significant work in oil to be the signature image for the 2010 Auction. The live Auction will include this work along with several dozen pieces of original art in various media by well-known local and national artists.
The committee's main task is preparing the Auction Program, soliciting advertisers and donations. Ad rates are $75-300. The committee is also collecting donations for the popular Silent Auction from local residents, visitors, organizations and businesses. Items include unique opportunities to visit the homes and gardens of residents, fine jewelry, travel, spa and dining packages, gift baskets and other items considered "the best of the best."
Tickets are now on sale at $50 per person ($135 to be listed as a Patron). For information about Program advertising, tickets and other event details, contact the OMAA, 207-646-4909.
"The Museum enjoyed a strong 2009 and has a vibrant 2010 exhibition season in full swing, highlighted by tributes to the Ogunquit Art Colony and to long time collector and Museum benefactor Selma Koss Holtz," said Ron Crusan, Museum Director. "The Ogunquit Museum of American Art's continues to bring the very best in American art to our thousands of visitors so our work is both more intensive and more rewarding than ever before. We encourage everyone to contribute by attending the Auction and supporting the event in any way they can."
OMAA 2010 Almost Labor Day Auction Committee pictured (seated, left to right): Tannye Wold, committee chair; Susan Meffert, Stephanie Seacord, Karen Miller. (Standing, left to right): Nancy Grace Horton, Carole Aaron, Betsy Bennett, Bernadine Spears, Libby Rust, Nancy Garrick.
