Stayin' Alive
a silent art auction for metaphor
May 1 - May 19, 2009
Online Auction NOW OPEN!
Check out all the new items we've added to the auction.
Your chance to get an exceptional artwork at a very affordable price. Help keep
a vibrant arts community alive. Bid on a fabulous artwork!
TO BID ON-LiNE: http://metaphorcontemporaryart.cmarket.com
online bidding ends: 11:59pm May 17
Your favorite Metaphor artists and guest artists have generously offered more than 120 exceptional works
in support of the artists' run gallery that gave them a significant show at an early or crucial stage in their careers.
Save the Date! Final Bidding and Cocktail Party on Tuesday, May 19, from 6-9 PM at Metaphor Contemporary Art
382 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
TICKETS: $30.00 admits 2 in advance, $40.00 admits 2 at the door
to reserve tickets: metaphorart@verizon.net subject: art auction
Bidding ends at the party promptly at 8pm. The party and music continues through 9PM.
If you are unable to attend the party on May 19, you can submit a silent bid which will be carefully managed by proxie the night of the event. Just click on the Absentee Bid option on the online auction page of your chosen artwork.
All work is sold as-is. Works will be available for pickup by winning bidders beginning Tuesday, May 19 at the end of the party, or Friday May 22 from 3-7pm, or Saturday 1- 5pm. If you are the winning bidder but are unable to pick up your piece at the gallery, the work will be delivered or shipped at your expense.
Metaphor Contemporary Art was founded in 2001 as an artists' run social sculpture and labor of love. Over the years Metaphor has become known as an incubator for talent inspiring an artist to feel the freedom to create a special new installation or series, often times their first major NY show. Expert at presenting a museum quality experience on a shoestring, many collectors, curators, critics, and art lovers have been delighted to discover exceptional new talent at Metaphor.
Thanks for your support!
