It's that time of year when thoughts turn to boxes...art boxes made for East End Hospice for its annual Box Art Auction. A long-standing tradition in the Hamptons summer benefit season, the Box Art Auction is one of the final events of season. The Preview Reception will be held on Wednesday night (September 2, 2015) with the Box Art Auction itself taking place on Saturday, September 12, 2015.
Each artist transforms an ordinary wooden box into a tabletop artwork. Most of the time, the box art has a visual connection to the artist's fine art. Some contributing artists have work that are part of Hamptons museum collections or exhibit there in curated solo or group shows. Among their ranks are Michelle Stuart, April Gornik, Frank Wimberely, Stephanie Brody-Lederman, Daniel Pollera, Tracy Harris, Connie Fox, Randall Rosenthal and others.
Most of the contributing artists are well-known in the Hamptons art scene or on the national one. No matter what the exhibition record, participating artist pitch in and to help East End Hospice raise money so they can continue to assist those who are dying and their families make the most of their time together.
The Box Art Auction is organized by curator Arlene Bujese. This year's box artists include Hans Van de Bovenkamp, James Kennedy, Janet Culbertson, Carol Hunt, Christa Maiwald, Casey Chalem Anderson, Louise Peabody, Fulvio Massi, Don Saco, Ruby Jackson, Sarah Jaffe Turnbull, Mary Laspia, Gabrielle T. Raacke, Pamela Topham, David Geiser and many more.
To see some of the boxes up for auction, view our slideshow:
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"Dog Box" by Randall Rosenthal.
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"MemoryPalace (The Strangest Dream" by Darlene Charneco.
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"Damn Deer" by Jane Parkes.
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To see some of the boxes up for auction, view our slideshow:
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BASIC FACTS: Boxes can be previewed on September 2 and 3, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Luke's Hoie Hall. The Preview Reception takes place on Wednesday, September 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. St. Luke's Hoie Hall is located at 18 James Lane, East Hampton, NY 11937. They can also be previewed online at www.eeh.org/boxart2015/preview2015.html.
The 2015 Box Art Auction takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the Ross School Center. A Silent Auction and Reception begins at 4:30 p.m. followed by a Live Auction at 6 p.m. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased by clicking here.
Absentee bids will be accepted up until the day of the auction. The minimum bid is $125. For details, click here.
The Ross School Center is located at 139 Butter Lane, Bridgehampton, NY 11932.
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