AIGA Arizona Announces Art Auction Fundraiser
The Arizona chapter of AIGA, the professional association for design, is holding its annual Art Auction fundraising event at Scottsdale Design District at 2716 N 68th Street, Suite #2 in Scottsdale on Friday, November 21st. Original works of art, including paintings, photography, sculptures, digital art, jewelry and more, will be auctioned to benefit the art programs of Free Arts of Arizona as well as AIGA Arizona’s student and professional programming.
Scottsdale, AZ, October 28, 2008 --(PR.com)-- The Arizona chapter of AIGA, the professional association for design, is holding its annual Art Auction fundraising event.
Original works of art, including paintings, photography, sculptures, digital art, jewelry and more, will be auctioned to benefit the art programs of Free Arts of Arizona as well as AIGA Arizona’s student and professional programming.
Attendance is expected to surpass 300 this year as the event enters its 17th year and continues to increase in popularity. More than 100 pieces of work from renowned local and regional talent will be showcased in front of a wide audience of art buyers, enthusiasts and design industry supporters. Notable participating artists include local fashion icon Angela Johnson and photographers Jackie Alpers and Raechel Running.
The evening begins at 6:00 with the silent auction and socializing over cocktails and catered food, while DJ William Reed provides the evening’s soundtrack. When Master Auctioneer Rowlan Hill starts the live auction, the exciting action of bidding on the featured pieces picks up the pace and the crowd gets lively.
Event sponsors include Fenway Properties, FirstInternet, Hotel Valley Ho, Lumenbrite Training, MacMedia and Mohawk Paper. Artwork donations for the 2008 Art Auction will be accepted through November 14 at www.aigaartauction.com.
About AIGA
AIGA, the professional association for design, is the go-to place for design—to discover it, discuss it, understand it, appreciate it, be inspired by it.
AIGA’s mission is to advance designing as a professional craft, strategic tool and vital cultural force. AIGA stimulates thinking about design through journals, conferences, competitions and exhibitions; demonstrates the value of design to business, the public and government officials; and empowers the success of designers at each stage of their careers by providing invaluable educational and social resources.
Founded in 1914, AIGA remains the oldest and largest professional membership organization for design. AIGA now represents more than 22,000 design professionals, educators and students through national activities and local programs developed by 62 chapters and 240 student groups. AIGA is a nonprofit, 501©(3) educational institution.
For more information, visit http://www.arizona.aiga.org
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Original works of art, including paintings, photography, sculptures, digital art, jewelry and more, will be auctioned to benefit the art programs of Free Arts of Arizona as well as AIGA Arizona’s student and professional programming.
Attendance is expected to surpass 300 this year as the event enters its 17th year and continues to increase in popularity. More than 100 pieces of work from renowned local and regional talent will be showcased in front of a wide audience of art buyers, enthusiasts and design industry supporters. Notable participating artists include local fashion icon Angela Johnson and photographers Jackie Alpers and Raechel Running.
The evening begins at 6:00 with the silent auction and socializing over cocktails and catered food, while DJ William Reed provides the evening’s soundtrack. When Master Auctioneer Rowlan Hill starts the live auction, the exciting action of bidding on the featured pieces picks up the pace and the crowd gets lively.
Event sponsors include Fenway Properties, FirstInternet, Hotel Valley Ho, Lumenbrite Training, MacMedia and Mohawk Paper. Artwork donations for the 2008 Art Auction will be accepted through November 14 at www.aigaartauction.com.
About AIGA
AIGA, the professional association for design, is the go-to place for design—to discover it, discuss it, understand it, appreciate it, be inspired by it.
AIGA’s mission is to advance designing as a professional craft, strategic tool and vital cultural force. AIGA stimulates thinking about design through journals, conferences, competitions and exhibitions; demonstrates the value of design to business, the public and government officials; and empowers the success of designers at each stage of their careers by providing invaluable educational and social resources.
Founded in 1914, AIGA remains the oldest and largest professional membership organization for design. AIGA now represents more than 22,000 design professionals, educators and students through national activities and local programs developed by 62 chapters and 240 student groups. AIGA is a nonprofit, 501©(3) educational institution.
For more information, visit http://www.arizona.aiga.org
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Amy Lamp
480-577-5094
www.arizona.aiga.org
Amy Lamp
480-577-5094
www.arizona.aiga.org
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