Back by popular demand, the VVCC will be hosting a silent art auction at our December 20th Holiday Party in Cottonwood. We are putting a call out to our member artists who would like to participate. Depending on the response and size of pieces, we will try to accommodate as many pieces as possible. Artists may submit multiple pieces for consideration.

The details:

Who: This invitation to participate is open to all active members of the VVCC (if you have a family membership this includes all family members).

What: A Silent auction where art pieces will be sold. Artists will garner a percentage of sales, (artists opt to donate either 30% or 100% of sales to support the mission of the VVCC). Paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculpture, photography, fiber art, jewelry, and mixed media-submissions all are welcome.

We are unable to hang paintings on the wall so, if you are bringing a painting, you must supply an easel for display. If you cannot secure an easel, contact Mike Coyne.

When: The Holiday Party Friday 12/20 at the Cottonwood Community Clubhouse. Art should be delivered to the Clubhouse between 10 am and 11 am Friday 12/20 (the morning of the event). If an artist cannot deliver a piece at that time, contact Mike Coyne to see if alternative arrangements are possible. Unsold pieces must be taken home following the auction that evening. (We are unable to store pieces for a pick up later).

Where: Cottonwood Community Clubhouse 805 N Main St., Cottonwood

How: We hope to exhibit as many pieces as possible but space constraints and response may limit the number of pieces accepted. There is no fee to enter. For each submission, participants must provide:

1- Photo of the piece with rough dimensions

2- Name of artist, title of piece, medium and desired starting bid. Artists must also supply a mailing address (for payments).

You may have a starting bid as low as $25 or, as high as you would like.(Artists must be prepared for a piece to sell for as low as their chosen starting bid). Bidding increments during the auction will be by either $5, $10 or $20 depending on the item. (Last year we noticed that items with a high starting bid were less apt to sell).

3- The money will come to VVCC and VVCC will reimburse artists via check after the event.

4- Submissions may be made from now until December 14th-and, should be sent to:

Michael Coyne via email at mtnbikehike@gmail.com

Additionally, Mike Coyne will field any questions- feel free to contact him.

All notification of acceptances will be made by 12/15