SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery annual silent auction and benefit will take place both online and in-person this year.
The silent auction and benefit, featuring original works of art donated by local and regional artists, will launch online on Monday, November 13th, and remain live through final bidding at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 7th.
Works that are available online, which can be found here, will be on display at the UIS Visual Arts Gallery December 4th-7th for public viewing.
A final bidding reception will take place at the gallery from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, December 1st.
All bids must be placed through the auction website, which can be found here.
All proceeds from the annual auction support gallery programming throughout the year, supporting ambitious exhibitions by emerging and established artists, student exhibitions and educational programs.
The auction offers items in a variety of media, including painting, collage, ceramics, prints, glass and photography, among others.
All featured items have been donated by artists and donors from the Springfield community and beyond.
For more information and future exhibitions, visit the UIS Visual Arts Gallery website here.
