32nd Benefit Art Auction
32ND ANNUAL BENEFIT ART AUCTION AUGUST 17 – SEPTEMBER 8 / ONLINE BIDDING: AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 8 AUCTION PREVIEW / ARTISTS RECEPTION SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 3 – 5 PM · FREE AND OPEN TO ALL Please join the museum in welcoming and celebrating the artists contributing to our 32nd Annual Benefit Art Auction. The auction exhibition is a wonderful sampling of the creativity that flourishes in our community, highlighting the work of over 50 artists from the Bay Area and beyond. Also on view will be works available for purchase by local craftspeople and makers, as well as exciting offers and experiences. Come by, take in the auction exhibition firsthand, and enjoy refreshments in the courtyard. BIDDING GOES LIVE / COURTYARD HAPPENING FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 4 – 6 PM · FREE AND OPEN TO ALL Live music by Mystic Guys will headline a lively evening to kick off online bidding in our 32nd Annual Benefit Art Auction! Enjoy refreshments, wine, and beer, browse through the galleries, pick your favorites, and place your bids. With artwork by over 50 artists and more offers and experiences, there is something for everyone! Mystic Guys is the Bay Area trio of Bruce Barth, Duane Van Dieman, and John McCormick, who is also an artist in this year’s auction. They play classic rock and pop with soaring vocals, making this a fun evening for all. FUNDRAISER / LAST CALL COCKTAIL PARTY SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 4 – 6 PM Early Bird Tickets — $125 Members, $150 General Admission After August 29 — $150 Members, $175 General Admission Day of the Party — $185 at the door for all Buying a ticket registers you to bid online. Join us as we gather to celebrate the end of the 32nd Annual Benefit Art Auction in Bolinas. Enjoy wonderful wines, cocktails, delicious food, live music, and a live auction of surprise lots! PADDLE RAISE Your donation to our annual paddle raise allows us to continue to offer exceptional exhibitions and programs that are always free. UNDERWRITING GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY Joe Gebbia Eileen and Chris Sheldon Jack and Adrienne Ladd Nick Monsma Johanna and Tom Baruch Judy and George Penner Starrs and Will Arnot Doree Friedman Sara Brody and Robert Gailey Chrysanthe Gussis and Jason Rosson Jennifer and Josh Hatch Vera Louie and Bill Braasch Withitgirl, Marialidia Marcotulli LAST CALL COCKTAIL PARTY HOSTS Susie and Mark Buell IN-KIND DONORS JB Blunk Estate Chez Panisse Dostal Studio Galaxy Flower Lab Carol Griffin Keith Hansen Hog Island Oyster Company Lioco WInes Parkside Cafe Sally Robertson Small Works AUCTION CO-CHAIRS / BOARD MEMBERS Marialidia Marcotulli and Eileen Sheldon EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Louisa Gloger AUCTION BRANDING Bob Pullum Bolinas-inspired playlist curated by intern Macy Deam: