Visual Arts Society 15th Spring Gala & Art Auction
From Staff Reports
Anniston Star
05-03-2007

Buy Art to Support JSU Art Department

A photograph titled 'Tulips' is among the pieces at auction Friday. Photo: Bill Wilson/The Anniston Star

Reprinted here in its entirety.

Crystal is the traditional gift for 15th anniversaries.

But for its 15th anniversary, the Visual Arts Society of Jacksonville State University would prefer that you buy art.

Specifically, the art offered up at its Spring Gala and Art Auction, set for Friday night at the Anniston Museum of Natural History.

Local artists have donated many pieces, including paintings, photographs and sculptures in hopes of raising money for JSU's art department. Money from the art — in live and silent auctions — will be used for scholarships, visiting artists, lectures and equipment for the department. Over the years, the society has funded more than 20 scholarships.

Along with art, bottles of wine also will be up for auction, donated by local wine lovers.

Food, made by members of the society, will include beef tenderloin, pork tenderloin, pasta salad, marinated vegetables, brie cheese with homemade caramel, fresh fruit and assorted desserts.

Admission is $20 per person for society members and $25 per person for non-members. For reservations, call 782-5626.

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Visual Arts Society 15th Spring Gala & Art Auction

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday; wine, buffet and silent and live auction.
Where: Anniston Museum of Natural History, 800 Museum Drive.
How much: $20 members, $25 non-members.
Contact: 782-5626.

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