Art from the Attic
February 24-26, 2012
Be a pART of it! The Northville Art House is pleased to announce its second annual Art from the Attic, an exciting opportunity for metro Detroiters to both buy and sell art for a great cause.
The Art House will accept donations of "used" or new art on February 21 and 22. These donations can include 2-dimensional fine art, quality prints and photographs as well as
3-dimensional, sculptural work. The public may then purchase this art at a ticketed, opening reception on Friday, February 24, or during the public sale on Saturday and Sunday, February 25 and 26.
"Last year's event was a great success," said Sue Taylor, chairperson of the Northville Arts Commission. "We had some incredible pieces and the sale was truly exciting. This year, we already have donations of art by local artists, as well as significant pieces from private collectors, including a lithograph by Alexander Calder."
Donors must price the art themselves, and can choose to receive 50% of that price if the item sells, or donate all proceeds to the Northville Art House. These gifts to the Art House are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. "The Northville Art House is a vital organization in southeast Michigan." says Taylor. "Our monthly exhibits of art as well as our classes for adults and children are valuable resources in this time of deep cuts in the cultural arts."
For more information about donating art, or to purchase a ticket for the opening sale and reception on Friday, February 24, contact the Northville Art House at 248-344-0497 during office hours of 1-5 p.m., Wednesdays through Saturdays. The Art House is located at 215 W. Cady Street in downtown Northville and is a facility of the City of Northville.
Northville Art House: "Art from the Attic." Sell or donate "used" art. Art accepted on Tues., Feb. 21, 2-7 p.m. and Wed., Feb. 22, 2-7 p.m., or by appointment. Opening sale and reception on Fri., Feb. 24, 6-9 p.m., $10 advance tickets. Public art sale on Sat., Feb. 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun., Feb. 26 from noon- 4 p.m.; free admission. 215 W. Cady, Northville. 248-344-0497. www.northvillearts.org.