Presented by TowneBank
Dare Arts’ benefit art auction, The Great Art Heist, will open at their Gallery in downtown Manteo on Friday, October 4 at 6pm.
The opening reception will include libations, hors d'oeuvres and live jazz music by Devin Frazier and Ed Tupper. The reception is in conjunction with Manteo’s First Friday festivities and is free and open to everyone.
“The Great Art Heist is Dare Arts’ only fundraiser of the year, and the event is very important to our nonprofit’s success,” said event chairs Bea Basnight and Gail Midgett. “We are so appreciative of the support from our artists, community, and TowneBank. Please join us in October to bid in The Great Art Heist.”
The Great Art Heist is a silent art auction, featuring the work of local and regional artists, that guests can view and bid on at the Dare Arts Gallery and online at DareArts.org/artauction.
Artists willing to donate a piece of artwork or a performing arts experience to The Great Art Heist can email Dare Arts Gallery Manager Tiffany Lindsey at DareArtsShows@gmail.com to coordinate details. Your support is deeply appreciated.
The Great Art Heist will be open for viewing and bidding from October 4 through October 25.
Final bids must be in by 7:00pm on Friday, October 25.
Thank you to TowneBank for supporting The Great Art Heist since its inception.
“TowneBank is honored to return as presenting sponsor for The Great Art Heist, a commitment we have made each year for this event,” said Taylor Sugg, TowneBank Northeastern North Carolina president. “This remarkable event brings together hundreds of artists for a fine art display. We celebrate our partnership that supports Dare Arts’ mission to encourage the arts in Dare County through advocacy, enrichment, and opportunity.”
Thank you to Basnight Realty, Jane Webster, Chuck and Susan Kalan, and Gail and Elmer Midgett for supporting the Great Art Heist this year.
Businesses or individiauls interested in sponsoring The Great Art Heist should contact Dare Arts Executive Director Jessica Sands at DareArtsInfo@gmail.com.
For more information about the event, please visit DareArts.org/artauction or call (252) 473-5558.
Dare Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization dedicated to encouraging the arts in Dare County through advocacy, enrichment and opportunity.
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