May 20, 2016
A variety of wooden serving trays custom decorated by area artists will be among many unique items up for bid July 2 at the sixth annual An Evening of Art auction to benefit the historic Orr’s Island Schoolhouse.
In past years, the event featured lunchboxes, lobster buoys and birdhouses, which were turned into a variety of unique, artistic treasures and helped raise money to maintain and improve the historic building.
A variety of wooden serving trays custom decorated by area artists will be among many unique items up for bid July 2 at the sixth annual An Evening of Art auction to benefit the historic Orr’s Island Schoolhouse.
In past years, the event featured lunchboxes, lobster buoys and birdhouses, which were turned into a variety of unique, artistic treasures and helped raise money to maintain and improve the historic building.
“This year we are eager to see how the
artists will embellish a wooden serving tray,” said Tim McCreight, a local
artist and one of the volunteer organizers of the event.
Dozens of other items, including paintings, prints, photographs, jewelry and more will also be auctioned off at the event, to be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, at the schoolhouse, located at 1594 Harpswell Island Road, Route 24, Orr’s Island. Preview will begin at 6 p.m.
Light hors d'oeuvres, desserts, soda and wine will be served.
Artwork on sale will include many original pieces, as well as other items donated from private collections .
Dozens of other items, including paintings, prints, photographs, jewelry and more will also be auctioned off at the event, to be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, at the schoolhouse, located at 1594 Harpswell Island Road, Route 24, Orr’s Island. Preview will begin at 6 p.m.
Light hors d'oeuvres, desserts, soda and wine will be served.
Artwork on sale will include many original pieces, as well as other items donated from private collections .
“This event
has established itself as a great way to meet up with friends, share a beverage
and celebrate the creativity of our area, all while supporting a valuable town
landmark,” McCreight said.
He said organizers
are still looking for donations of artwork to sell at the auction. Artists who work in any type of medium – including
paintings, prints, drawings, photographs, jewelry, woodwork, textiles,
ceramics, furniture, ironwork, glass and more – are invited to contribute their
original creations. Local art collectors are asked to consider donating items
from their collections to benefit the schoolhouse. Artists participating in the
auction can set a minimum bid for their work and opt to keep a portion of the
selling price.
An important part of Harpswell history, the old schoolhouse was originally a two-room school for island children. Located next to the Orr's and Bailey Islands Fire Department main station, the renovated building is used for a variety of community, public and private events. The schoolhouse is self-supporting, depending on income from event rentals, fundraisers and donations to maintain the building and grounds and updating the aging structure.
An important part of Harpswell history, the old schoolhouse was originally a two-room school for island children. Located next to the Orr's and Bailey Islands Fire Department main station, the renovated building is used for a variety of community, public and private events. The schoolhouse is self-supporting, depending on income from event rentals, fundraisers and donations to maintain the building and grounds and updating the aging structure.
For more
information, please contact Tim McCreight at 761-8217 or email artauction@orrsislandschoolhouse.com.