ANNUAL STUDENT SHOW & AUCTION 2025

PLEASE READ!  Updated April 13
We now have our data for tags and programs complete.
Please check the table below and correct anything that needs it.
Note: the d next to the artworks means they’ve been delivered. So if there’s no d there, please deliver the paintings framed and ready to hang (canvases don’t need frames) at your earliest convenience before April 27.
Let me know if you’ll be bringing finger foods, desserts or kid drinks to the party. See PARTY SIGNUPS below.

PARTY SIGNUPS
Heidi & Jim – pizzas, utensils, napkins, plates, wine, beer
Woomer – drink boxes
Pesa – waters
Holl – fruit tray and cookies
Holland – finger sandwiches
Hokanson – cupcakes
Peck – cupcakes and little seltzers

TIMELINE:
MARCH 20 – All exhibitors confirmed ✔️
APRIL 1 or sooner – We start making auction items; postcard to printer✔️
APRIL 1 or ASAP – Submit info (title, price or NFS) on the 1 or 2 pieces to be exhibited. I need this info to create the programs and tags. ✔️
Parents who want to contribute to party food and kids drinks see signup list below. We provide pizzas, plates, napkins, beer, wine, etc.
April 27 or sooner – All artwork, ready to hang delivered to me
APRIL 21 – MAY 2 – I print the tags and programs, prepare the auction and hang the show
MAY 2 – 5-7PM BIG PARTY, opening reception and silent auction
JUNE 2 – Pick up artwork from the mud room at your convenience 
ANY QUESTIONS?

ABOUT THE SHOW: The annual exhibit is a wonderful way for young artists to exhibit their work in a professional setting, and try to sell it if they want. Each student can display 1 or 2 works, and they need to be framed and ready to hang. Dollar store 8.5×11 document frames work great. Even if you can’t make the opening on May 2, you can still exhibit your work. Everyone is welcome.
This will be our 16th Annual Exhibit & Auction. All pieces listed in the program will default to NFS (Not For Sale) unless kids tell me to put a price on them. There’s no commission so kids get to keep all of money. Sales are made between the artist and buyer.
The show will hang at the Harborwalk Apartments Lobby, 30 Loring Blvd at the Cordage in North Plymouth from the opening May 2, 5:00-7:00PM through June 2 during the lobby’s regular hours.

Kids wear their t-shirts to the opening on May 2. I think I have enough t-shirts for the new kids. So, find those t-shirts, please.

THE AUCTION: The kids use one class to create an auction piece that I frame and create a bid sheet for. This gives young artists the opportunity to use their art for a higher purpose. This year we will benefit World Central Kitchen for the 4th year as their work is so critical these days. Our very broad theme will be Beautiful Things. Over the years we’ve benefitted Heifer International, South Eastern MA Pine Barrens Alliance, Black Father Horse Rescue, Ecological Research and Development Group (horseshoecrab.org), Whale & Dolphin Conservation, and WCK.

THE OPENING PARTY: We have a big party at the opening on May 2, 5:00-7:00PM. Friends and family are welcome to attend. Jim and I have a bunch of pizzas delivered, and provide beer, wine, plates and utensils. Families sign up to bring stuff like kid drinks, cookies, finger foods, etc. I’ll make a spreadsheet for that.

TIMELINE:
MARCH 20 – All exhibitors confirmed ✔️
APRIL 1 or sooner – We start making auction items; postcard to printer✔️
APRIL 1 or ASAP – Submit info (title, price or NFS) on the 1 or 2 pieces to be exhibited. I need this info to create the programs and tags. Parents who want to contribute to party food and such let me know what you plan to bring. We provide pizzas, plates, napkins, beer, wine, etc.
April 27 or sooner – All artwork, ready to hang delivered to me
APRIL 29 – MAY 2 – I print the tags and programs, prepare the auction and hang the show
MAY 2 – 5-7PM BIG PARTY, opening reception and silent auction
JUNE 2 – Pick up artwork from the mud room at your convenience 
ANY QUESTIONS?