Live Auction

Extraordinary Art Experiences + A Rare Opportunity! This year, SELECT will feature a short, live auction of three exciting art adventures…and the unexpected opportunity for you to add “Underwriter” to your resume. Pack your suitcases and head to New York or the South of France. Or, choose to stay closer to home and raise your …

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THE ALICE DENNEY AWARD

WPA ALICE DENNEY AWARD 2012 Recipient: Molly Ruppert for Support of Contemporary Art The Washington Project for the Art’ Alice Denney Award for Support of Contemporary Art was initiated in 2006. It is named for the founder of WPA, Alice Denney, and is presented annually to an individual who has supported the organization for many …

BUY ART

PROXY BIDDING If you are unable to attend the event but would like to bid on a work of art, please use the proxy bid form. REQUEST TO BID BY PROXY NIGHT OF AUCTION Guests receive a bid number when they check in at the registration table upon arrival. This number is used on the …

ABOUT

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 …

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Dr. Martin Gammon

Auctioneer Martin Gammon Managing Director Bonhams Dr. Martin Gammon was appointed Managing Director of Bonhams new Washington DC office in the fall of 2011. He also maintains roles as Vice President of Museum Services and Director of the Rare Books & Manuscripts Department at Bonhams. Prior to joining Bonhams, Dr. Gammon was a Research Fellow …

Celebrity Chef Barton Seaver

BArton Seaver Seaver is well known for his efforts to promote sustainability, wellness, responsibility, and community as they relate to food. He has served as executive chef of Café Saint-Ex and later its sister restaurant, Bar Pilar.  He was chef-owner of the sustainable seafood restaurant Hook and later helped launch the casual seafood eatery Tackle …

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Sponsors

SUPPORTERS Thank you to the many galleries that support SELECT! Addison/Ripley Fine Art Civilian Art Projects Conner Contemporary Art *gogo emerging art projects – Conner Contemporary Art Contemporary Wing Curator’s Office G Fine Art Gallery Galerie Lelong, New York Hand Print Workshop International James Cohan Gallery, New York/Shanghai Maureen Littleton Gallery Mixed Greens Nudashank Page …

Artwork

Seth Adelsberger Molly Donovan Sarah Newman Dennis O’Neil Stephen Bennett Phillips Katy Murnane Reis Paul Thulin Judy Sherman – Table Sculptures WPA Board of Directors Selections

Purchase Tickets

All gala tickets include cocktail reception, dinner, auction bidding, dessert reception, and listing in catalog and on event recognition signage, with the event starting at 6:30pm. Click through to individual or corporate patron forms for information on specific sponsorship levels and their benefits. Party tickets include include auction bidding, cocktails, and dessert reception, starting at …

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Amie Oliver

Richmond, VA

Heaven, Earth and Sea III, 2011
Ink on Yupo paper, 28” x 60”
Courtesy of the Artist
Retail Price: $2,400
Reserve Price: $1,100