SELECT
Washington Project for the Arts
2012 Art Auction Exhibition and Gala
EXHIBITION OPENING (FREE)
Saturday, February 11, 2012
6:00-8:00pm
The public and auction guests are invited to the Exhibition Opening Reception and Presentation of the Alice Denney Award for Support of Contemporary Art
Meet the artists and curators of SELECT and join us as we present the eighth Alice Denney Award to Molly Ruppert for her service to artists and the arts in Washington.
After the exhibition opening, the work will remain on view Wednesdays through Saturdays from 12:00 noon to 6:00pm through Friday, March 2, 2012. The exhibition is open to the public free of charge.
ART AUCTION GALA (TICKETED)
Saturday, March 3, 2012
6:30-MIDNIGHT
Proceeds support artists and WPA programs and exhibitions
The works presented will be available for purchase on March 3, 2012 at SELECT: WPA 2012 Art Auction Gala, an event that, for the last 31 years, has helped WPA raise funds and awareness to support contemporary artists in our region. The artists invited to participate in this exhibition were selected by a group of notable curators from some of the most important institutions in our region. The works represent a cross section of media and disciplines, providing a remarkable survey of contemporary artistic practice.
SELECT: WPA 2012 Art Auction Gala consists of a festive dinner with a menu designed by celebrity chef Barton Seaver, a live auction of art experiences led by auctioneer Dr. Martin Gammon of Bonhams, and a silent auction party which is attended by prominent regional and national collectors. The mix of attendees makes for a vibrant, eclectic atmosphere and a spirited bidding environment.
Special Thanks to the SELECT 2012 Auction Committee:
Robert Shields, Co-Chair, Sarah Valente, Co-Chair, Max Brown, Veronica Jackson, Sara Jaffe, Marie Lestina, Meredith Margolis, Marisa Michnick, Jessica Naresh, Frederick P. Ognibene, M.D., Zena Quezado, M.D., Judy Sherman, Henrique Siblesz, Andres Tremols, Alexia von Lipsey