art auction !
This week begins another Art Auction at Isaac’s Way Restaurant in Fredericton, New Brunswick. For the next 4 months (late January through to late May), Isaac’s Way displays art by local artists and runs a silent auction and sale. This 23rd auction will sponsor MUSIC lessons for Fredericton kids-in-need.
Thank you for your interest in this community fundraiser at Isaac’s Way Restaurant! We organize three auctions per year, each raising funds for one of four artistic areas: dance, art, music, and theatre. This is a win-win-win opportunity for sure: the children gain confidence and creativity, their families feel blessed to have the help, you [the artists] get a chance to display in a public space along with free advertising, the instructors earn more income and word-of-mouth recognition, the community feels good to be helping the kids, customers get local, original art at amazing prices, our wait staff has an excellent conversation starter with visitors, and our restaurant gets a colourful face lift three times per year. Everyone wins!
In this 23rd Art Auction, Isaac’s Way will be displaying the work of more than 50 artists.
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I have a painting in the auction, an acrylic entitled ‘blue stone’ (24″ x 20″, unframed, gallery edges). It is a version of a watercolour done during my virtual cycling trip along the Cornwall coast.
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Here is the watercolour, ‘blue stone’ …
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And the acrylic, now for sale or auction at Isaac’s Way …
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This will be the forth painting I have contributed to the auction: ‘blue stone’ (acrylic), ‘iron gate in Cornwall’ (acrylic), ‘gate in Ponsanooth’ (watercolour), and ‘rainbow gate’ (watercolour).
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If you are in the Fredericton area, I hope you stop in at Isaac’s Way. The food is delicious, the atmosphere is inspiring and you have a chance to acquire a piece of art by a local artist! The restaurant is located in the historic York County Court House (est. 1855), so you can even dine inside the former vault!
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Copyright 2015 Jane Tims
As usual, the paintings are wonderful. I really like how the relationship between Isaac’s Way and the auction is described as a win-win situation. What a wonderful way of facilitating the sense of community!
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Sheryl
January 27, 2015 at 11:55 pm
Hi Sheryl. The longevity of the auction also amazes me. 23 showings! Last auction they raised $11,400 for kids charities. Jane
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jane tims
January 28, 2015 at 10:47 am
I always like when you post your art! These are charming and leave you longing to climb up the steps to see what is behind the wall. 🙂
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Rebecca
January 26, 2015 at 5:26 pm
Hi Rebecca. Wouldn’t we both like to know!? It’s one thing I like about painting the ‘gates’, what is beyond is more compelling than the entryway!! Jane
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jane tims
January 26, 2015 at 5:53 pm
Jane, those are beautiful. And what a great cause for the auction.
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ladysighs
January 26, 2015 at 11:12 am
Hi. Yes, I really admire Isaac’s Way for their community spirit. Jane
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jane tims
January 26, 2015 at 11:59 am