The 7th annual AVA fundraiser and juried Fine Art auction is taking applications for entries. There is a $10, non-refundable entry fee per entry, and a application form must be completed.
You will know if you are accepted by October 1, and the work is due by December 12, 2008.
The exhibition takes place through January 2-30, 2009. The artist reception takes place on January 30 and the auction event, January 31.
The annual event promotes visual arts and artists. Proceeds from the event not only support participating artists, but also programming and general operations of AVA. In addition to the juried auction, the event includes an open silent auction and invitational selling exhibition.
AVA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the visual arts in the Gillette region. They offer youth and adult workshops, public events, sales opportunities for artists, and exhibitions for local, regional and national artists.
Contact them at P.O. Box 7145, Gillette, WY 82717; by phone @ (307) 682-9133 or by email @ info@avacenter.org or at their website, www.avacenter.org