Kerry Art Auction in Cleveland

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Kerry Art Auction

FOR ARTISTS
The Cleveland area art community is organizing an art auction to raise money for John Kerry's presidential campaign. We are looking for artists who are willing to donate their artwork for the auction. This should be a great opportunity for local artists, galleries and businesses to gain exposure in the community and will also help advance awareness of public support for John Kerry here in Ohio. All artwork will be donated by artists and galleries nearby (Cleveland, Akron, Pittsburgh), and all proceeds will be donated to the John Kerry for President campaign.

The projected target dates for the auction are on a Saturday in the next 4-6 weeks (May 29, June 5, or June 12).

If you are willing to donate artwork for the auction, please contact me at

Beth Caldwell
10306 Runnymede Ave
Cleveland OH 44125
216-441-2018
ecaldwel@kent.edu

First, I'd like to thank you in advance for your donation! Any transportable medium is welcome. Art should be either framed or ready to hang. Art must be transported to the auction site one week prior to the event to ensure enough time is allowed for inventory and other preparations. Also, artwork should be of reasonable size and weight (less than 125 lbs -- pictures no larger than 6' long x 8' high). Sculptors who wish to have their work displayed on platforms should arrange for their own platform. Following these guidelines shall help the auction function more smoothly. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!

Thank you kindly,


FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS

Artists For John Kerry
an Art Auction in May
Promoting Social Change & Democracy


The Cleveland area art community is organizing an art auction for John Kerry. The projected target date for the auction is May 29, 2004. All artwork will be donated by artists and galleries nearby (Cleveland, Akron, Pittsburgh), and all proceeds will be donated to the John Kerry for President campaign.

We are currently contacting artists and businesses in the area to determine potential interest. We are looking for artists, art, gallery space, food and wine, or other means of volunteering to produce the auction. The auction will be a great opportunity for local artists, galleries and businesses to gain exposure in the community and will also help advance awareness of public support for John Kerry here in Ohio.

If you are interested in contributing to the auction, please complete the following form and mail to:

Beth Caldwell 10306 Runnymede Ave Cleveland OH 44125 or Phone: 216-441-2018
or e-mail:ecaldwel@kent.edu
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Name: __________________________________________
Gallery: _________________________________________
email/phone ______________________________________

I am willing to (please check all that apply):

_____ Donate art
Medium _________________________
_____ Frame art donated by individual artists
_____ Help design invitations/advertisements
_____ Help print invitations/advertisements
_____ Loan equipment (tables, easels, etc.) for event
_____ Donate food or beverages at the event
_____ Volunteer with event organization
_____ Volunteer the day of event
_____ Help pay for mailing and advertising costs
_____ Attend auction - interested bidder

If you are a gallery owner, are you interested in hosting the event in your gallery? Yes ____ No ____
Gallery Address: ________________________
Number of people gallery can house _____ Approx. Sq. Ft. available for auction _____

Additional Comments/Suggestions:



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Beth Caldwell
10306 Runnymede Ave
Cleveland OH 44125
216-441-2018
ecaldwel@kent.edu