KSTK is accepting donations of artwork for its annual fundraising auction, set for Friday evening, March 22, at the Nolan Center.
“We have artwork from all kinds of different artists from around Alaska,” said KSTK Development Director Kimberly Ottesen, adding that past auctions have showcased a wide variety of artwork. Any medium will be accepted, including photography, paintings, sculptures and crafts.
Ottesen said it all began in 2000, when the station invited residents to compete with their favorite chilis. Around 2002, an over-the-air art auction was added to the chili competition. “Later this evolved into an art auction for the last five years; for the last three years it has been at the Nolan Center.”
The event used to take place in the fall or winter. When COVID hit in 2020, it became an online event. It’s been held in the springtime ever since live auctions resumed in 2021.
Beer will be donated by the Juneau-based Alaska Brewing Co. (Alaska Marine Lines has donated shipping for the beer) and wine will be donated by Wrangell IGA Supermarket.
The event will run for several hours, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the live auction beginning at 7 p.m. Entry tickets are $25 each, which will provide one beer or wine beverage of choice, or the ticket can be used to enter a drawing for prizes that have yet to be determined. Additional beverages and drawing tickets will be $5 each.
Attendees also have the option to purchase a “golden ticket” for $50, and the winner of the golden ticket drawing will have the chance to select any piece of art of their choice before the auction begins.
Appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be included in the $25 ticket purchase.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information, call KSTK at 907-874-2345.
Reader Comments(0)