The 13th Annual Faculty & Alumni Fine Art auction begins on Thursday, November 6, 2008 with the opening of the Preview and Silent auction bidding at 9:00AM. Bids may be entered in person at 79 Gallery or online at www.academyart.edu/auction. The Academy welcomes art enthusiasts, collectors, and members of the media to a Preview Party on November 6th from 5:00 to 8:00pm. The Live auction and a Reception will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2008, beginning at 3:00pm. The Silent auction concludes approximately 30 minutes after the Live auction. All events are hosted by the non-profit galleries of the Academy of Art University and take place at 79 Gallery, 79 New Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. Fifty percent of the proceeds are donated directly to the Student Scholarship Fund and are tax deductible. Fifty percent of the proceeds are dispersed directly to the artist. Online bidding is available at www.academyart.edu/auction. Cash, checks, Visa, and Mastercard are accepted. For more information, please call (415) 618-6115.

Posted: 09|18|08 at 11:19 am. Filed under: US News.