SILENT AUCTION BEGINS AT THE COUTTS MUSEUM

A Silent Auction of donated art items will take place at the Coutts Museum of Art, 110 N. Main, El Dorado, KS beginning February 11.  The silent auction will culminate at the annual Membership Reception on February 18 with bids ending at 7 p.m. 

The Coutts Museum Staff and Board of Trustees sincerely thank the following artists for their generous donations that show support for the museum’s special exhibits and programs. The following art items have been donated.

            *Art to wear original purse, art design by Amboo Ploy purse design by Connie Walton
            *Digital Monoprint by Valerie Haring
            *Original cartoon drawing by Richard Crowson
            *Glass sculpture weight by Scott Hartley of Infinity Art
            *2 Ceramic Vases by Terry Corbett
            *Ceramic Tile Design by Terry Corbett
            *Original Pencil & Charcoal drawing by Mary Lark Corbett
            *Original hand-colored print by Jennifer Callaway
            *Print by Robert Carver
            *3 original etchings by Phil Epp
            *Original aquatint by Phil Epp
            *Original jewelry by Peggy and Gene Maggard
            *Original woodcarving by Doug Basquez

The general public is invited to come into the museum, view the items on display and place their bids. However, the Membership Reception is reserved for “members only”.

Anyone wanting to become a member of the museum can do so for as little as $25 for a single membership. The $50 level qualifies for a gift print which is an original copper plate etching by Wichita artist, Stephen M. Perry. A limited number of 125 prints are available to the first memberships received.

All members are invited to attend the Membership Reception on February 18.  The action packed evening will include members voting on their favorite works of art in the Butler County Student Art Exhibit, the Silent Auction as well as the Raffle drawing of 3 art works that will take place at 7 p.m. Members will also enjoy meeting the gift print artist, Stephen Perry and hearing about the inspiration for his work.

Members will also want to mark June 5, 2010 on their calendar and plan to go on the chartered bus trip to see outstanding art related venues.  The destination for the trip will be announced at the reception. Members receive a reduced rate for the trip.

Other benefits of membership include: a quarterly museum newsletter; special invitations to exhibits, receptions and museum activities; recognition on a predominate lobby sign; art education opportunities for members only; a 10% discount on art purchases made at museum exhibits and a “mystery dinner” night.
For more information, stop by the museum during regular museum hours or call at 316-321-1212