Art auction packs them in again

HIGHLAND LAKE, NY — A chess-playing Turk was just one of the sights to entertain at the third annual art auction, which warmed up the cold winter evening at the NACL theater on February 2. The artwork up for auction included photography, painting, drawing, pottery, multi-media work, jewelry and textiles. The proceeds went to benefit NACL and public radio station WJFF. There were 60 pieces donated by 55 different local artists.

The event drew some 200 revelers and art lovers and raised a total of about $6,300, which, after expenses are deducted, will be split between the two organizations.

The piece that brought the highest bid was called Living Sculpture, which was a combination of plants and metal created by Kelly Gips and Barry Shavrick. It sold for $350.