COLLECTORS GALA

The 9th Annual Collectors Gala
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Event To Benefit Artists, Educational Programming And Community Outreach

Mary Poole, executive director of Artspace has announced that the ninth annual Collectors Gala will be held Saturday, Nov. 20 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event will benefit Artspace exhibitions, educational programming, and community outreach to children and adults in difficult circumstances. Guests will have the opportunity to purchase local and nationally recognized artists’ artwork through a live and silent auction as well as artwork displayed around the building.

“We are excited to announce our ninth annual Collectors Gala,” said Poole. “The event is not only a great opportunity to collect some amazing local and national artwork, but it also provides a platform for corporate and individual sponsors to entertain their clients and guests and support a great cause.”

The schedule for the Collectors Gala is as follows:
6 p.m.: Cocktails & Hors d’Oeuvres
6 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Silent Auction
7:30 p.m.: Dinner
9 p.m.: Live Auction
10 p.m.: Desserts and Coffee

Individual tickets are $125 per person and table sponsorships are available at $1,500, $2,500, and $5,000 levels.

Auction pieces can be previewed online beginning Tuesday, Nov. 2 or in person beginning Friday, Nov. 5.

Voting for the fourth annual “People’s Choice” award will be held on Nov. 5 at the November First Friday Gallery Walk from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Visitors will be able to vote for their favorite live auction artwork piece. The winning artist will receive a special gift and recognition at the gala.

For information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact Mary Poole, Executive Director, mpoole@artspacenc.org or 919.821.2787.