Donating framed/gallery ready artwork to the Patrons’ Show is a great way help the Art League in an immediate and substantial way. Each donated work is an essential part of the fundraiser. We could not do it without YOU!
We are in great need of framed or gallery-ready works. (We will still accept unframed pieces (very gratefully!!) from those who donate two or more framed works.) However, the more works that come in ready to hang, the quicker we can get the works installed for our patrons to view!
We are accepting donations during our open hours, which are Wednesday through Saturday, 11 am – 5 pm, and Sunday, noon – 5 pm. For updates on any gallery closing due to winter weather or Covid-19, please check our website.
The deadline for submitting artworks to be considered for awards is Friday, February 4th. The deadline for submitting artworks to be used in the Patrons’ Show is Wednesday, February 16th.
Who is eligible to donate artworks?
We will gratefully accept donations from current Exhibiting Artist members, Art League School faculty, and Torpedo Factory Art Center artists. We will also accept donations under certain special circumstances from artists/donors who do not fall into the above categories. Please don’t hesitate to contact the gallery if you have questions about donating artworks!
How do I donate artworks?
Bring your donations by the Art League Gallery anytime during our open hours (currently Wed-Sat 11:00am-5:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-5:00pm.) We have donation tags for you to fill out which include the following information: your name, the artwork’s title, medium, dimensions, and value. (Value is for our internal records.)
Announcing the 2022 Artist Award Winners! Juried awards by Jack Rasmussen
Best in Show: $3500
determined by Patrons’ Show judge
Winner: Cristy West “Notes for a Poem”
Faculty Award: $2500
determined by Patrons’ Show judge
Winner: Delna Dastur “Plowed”
Torpedo Factory Artist Award: $1000
determined by Patrons’ Show judge
Winner: Beverly Ryan “The Crossing III”
Collector Award: $1000
first artwork chosen/drawn for the evening
Winner: Sheep Jones “Root Vegetables”
Collector Award: $1000
second artwork chosen/drawn for the evening
Winner: Justin Worrell “Virginia”
Collector Award: $1000
third artwork chosen/drawn for the evening
Winner: Cynthia Richmond – “Old Stripes”
Special Recognition Awards
Geri Gordon Award: $500
awarded to artist chosen in the First Choice Raffle
Winner: Marcel “Four July”
Brenda B. Kollman Award for 3D Artwork: $500
determined by Patrons’ Show judge
Winner: Lillian Ding “Swan Impression”
Marian Van Landingham Award: $500
determined by Patrons’ Show judge
Winner: Jinny Isserow – “Rosey Lee Tompkin”
Honorable Mentions
determined by Patrons’ Show judge
Sweta Shah – “Soul”
Tara Barr – “Houseplant #2”
James Symons – “Redhead”
The Patrons’ Show is The Art League’s biggest fundraising event of the year, providing seasoned art collectors and newcomers alike with the excellent opportunity to acquire high-quality, original fine art at a bargain price while supporting a great non-profit organization and community of artists. For each ticket drawn, ticketholders go home with a work of art valued anywhere from $225 to upwards of thousands of dollars. For information on purchasing tickets, click here.
In light of continuing restrictions surrounding COVID, we’re keeping a VIRTUAL format so nobody misses out on this perennial favorite! (Works will be installed in the gallery for in-person viewing, beginning in late January.)
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