Habitat’s Seventh Annual Art Auction Set

The “One of a Kind” Art Auction, featuring original art by local artists, to benefit Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area is set to go March 9th.

The Seventh Annual “One-of-a-Kind” Juried Art Auction will be held at the Hershey Country Club, March 9, 2012.  The yearly event is an exciting way for artists, art collectors, community leaders and area residents to learn more about working artists in the greater Harrisburg are. More than 100 artists have made a generous donation of “one-of-a-kind” work for each of the previous auctions.

Proceeds will go toward supporting Habitat for Humanity’s mission of eliminating poverty housing in Harrisburg.

“We are really excited to get back to work on the art auction fundraiser,” said Eve Wachhaus, Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area. “To get the support of so many local artists and community-minded people all working together to help change the life of one local family is wonderful!”

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Artists are encouraged to submit work as soon as possible as the deadline for entry is January 17, 2012.  Time is needed to secure all the entries over the Internet and the have them go though the jury process.

The first six auctions raised over $100,000 and allowed six deserving families to move into their new own homes.  The auction proceeds provided funding for six rehabs (Artist Builds) in Harrisburg.  The proceeds from this year’s auction will help fund new construction or provide critical repairs in our area.

This year’s event will feature music during the Meet the Artist Reception and special raffle beginning at 6:00 P.M.   Local restaurants and caterers will also be making generous food donations for this special event.  More details on the reception and entertainment will be provided shortly.

Click here to view photos from last year