Alive With Art Benefit Auction Preview

Take a sneak peek at some of the exciting items that will be auctioned off at Alive With Art on March 23, 2010. Check back often for new art, luxury items, and one-of-a-kind experiences.

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Brooklyn Arts Council is deeply grateful to the many artists, galleries, friends and businesses donating to our auction.


Artist: Audrey Anastasi
Title: Hovering Sparrow
Year: 2009
Media: solar plate intaglio with chine collé, limited edition artist proof from the Goloborotko’s Studio 20th Anniversary Edition portfolio
Dimensions: paper size 16" L x 20" W / image size 9" L x 12" W
Value: $750
Donated by: Audrey Frank Anastasi courtesy of Tabla Rasa Gallery
Artist: A.J. Bocchino
Title: New York Times Headlines (Mossadegh → 9/11)
Year: 2010
Media: Watercolor on paper
Dimensions: 16.5" L x 30" W
Value: $1,200
Donated by: A.J. Bocchino
Artist: Mary Chang
Title: Night Falls
Year: 2007
Media: Monotype
Dimensions: 11 1/2" L x 17" W (image)
Value: $300
Donated by: Sharon Simmons Gallery
Artist: Steve DeFrank
Title: Do Ya Think
Year: 2009
Media: Casein on paper
Dimensions: 23.5" L x 2" W x 1" D
Value: $1,000
Donated by: Steve DeFrank courtesy of Margaret Thatcher Projects
Artist: Anne Gilman
Title: Graphing version 2
Year: 2010
Media: Pencil, ink, acrylic medium, paper, wood
Dimensions: 8" L x 8" W x 1" D
Value: $700
Donated by: Anne Gilman courtesy of Central Booking
Artist: Kristopher Graves
Title: Before the Hi-Rises, Long Island City, New York
Year: 2006
Media: Archival pigment print
Dimensions: 16" L x 20" W x 1/16" D
Value: $800
Donated by: Kristopher Graves courtesy of +KRIS GRAVES PROJECTS
Artist: Scott Henstrand
Title: In Between the Structures of Naming - Puzzle 1
Year: 2009
Media: Graphite/acrylic on paper mounted on 1/2" birch ply
Dimensions: 26" L x 36 W x 5/8" D
Value: $1,000
Donated by: Scott Henstrand
Artist: Julian Jackson
Title: Thanka (study)
Year: 2009
Media: Oil on wood panel
Dimensions: 12" L x 10" W x 1" D
Value: $1,000
Donated by: Julian Jackson courtesy of Metaphor Contemporary Art
Artist: Lisa Kellner
Title: Mise En Place, 0905
Year: 2009
Media: Ink and graphite on Duralar and layered paper
Dimensions: 15” L x 12” W
Value: $250
Donated by: Lisa Kellner
Artist: Lisa Kellner
Title: Mise En Place, 0902
Year: 2009
Media: Ink on Duralar and paper
Dimensions: 15” L x 12” W
Value: $250
Donated by: Lisa Kellner
Artist: Anders Knutsson
Title: Big Copper Beech
Year: 2006
Edition: 18/150
Media: Archival digital print
Dimensions: 20.5” L x 25.5” W (image)
Value: $500
Donated by: Anders Knutsson
Artist: Mike Lash
Title: My Special Valentine
Year: 2009
Media: Enamel on Godiva Chocolate Box
Dimensions: 6.5" L x 7.5" W
Value: $500
Donated by: Mike Lash courtesy of Lyons Wier Gallery
Artist: Stephen Mallon
Title: Frozen Lake
Year: 2004
Media: Photograph (digital C print)
Dimensions: 36" L x 28" W x 3" D
Value: $2,000
Donated by: Stephen Mallon courtesy of Front Room Gallery
Artist: Philomena Marano
Title: Thrills
Year: 1991 / 2004
Media: Limited edition archival pigment print (edition size: 50)
Dimensions: 18" L x 24" W
Value: $500
Donated by: Philomena Marano courtesy of Tabla Rasa Gallery
Artist: David Nadel
Title: Burn Number 3, Montana
Year: 2008
Media: Archival pigment print
Dimensions: 16" L x 21" W x 1/16" D
Value: $800
Donated by: David Nadel courtesy of +KRIS GRAVES PROJECTS
Artist: Marvin Numeroff
Title: Untitled head
Year: 2009
Media: Cast bronze
Dimensions: 24" L x 8" W x 6" D (with base)
Value: $10,000
Donated by: Marvin Numeroff
Artist: Omar Francisco Olivera
Title: Take the A
Year: 2007
Media: Lithographic print
Dimensions: 11" L x 14" W
Value: $150
Donated by: Omar Francisco Olivera courtesy of Central Booking
Artist: Fahamu Pecou
Title: If'N you ain't no punk
Year: 2005
Media: Mixed media on digital print
Dimensions: 20" L x 16" W
Value: $1,200
Donated by: Fahamu Pecou courtesy of Lyons Wier Gallery
Artist: Melodie Provenzano
Title: Broken with Tennis Ball and Angel
Year: 2007
Media: Graphite on paper
Dimensions: 12" L x 16" W
Value: $1,400
Donated by: Melodie Provenzano courtesy of Lyons Wier Gallery
Artist: Anthony Quinn
Title: Lovers
Year: 1989
Edition: AQ 50/250
Media: Serigraph
Dimensions: 36" L x 30" W
Value: $1,600
Donated by: Mrs. Anthony Quinn
Signed book, Come Sunday, by photographer Thomas Roma
Donated by: Thomas Roma
Artist: Dominick Ranieri
Title: Untitled
Year: 1985
Media: Cast bronze
Dimensions: 12"L x 3.34"W x 3.34"D
Value: $4,500
Donated by: Dominick Ranieri
Artist: John Ros
Title: Complimentary
Year: 2007
Media: Collage
Dimensions: 14" L x 11" W
Value: $500
Donated by: Gallery ELL
Artist: Susan Rowland
Title: Carla A
Year: 2009
Media: Stoneware
Dimensions: 8.5" L x 10.5" W x 10.5" D
Value: $1,000
Donated by: Susan Rowland
Artist: Susan Rowland
Title: Carla B (Puppy)
Year: 2009
Media: Stoneware
Dimensions: 6.5" L x 12" W x 10" D
Value: $1,000
Donated by: Susan Rowland
Artist: Melissa Staiger
Title: Tree Lines
Year: 2007
Media: Mixed media
Dimensions: 13" L x 10" W; 17" L x 14" W framed
Value: $650
Donated by: Gallery ELL
Artist: Vadis Turner
Title: Yellow Cake and Chocolate Icing
Year: 2009
Media: Metal, panty hose, yarn, mixed media
Dimensions: 4" L x 4" W x 4" D
Value: $250
Donated by: Vadis Turner courtesy of Lyons Wier Gallery
Artist: Heidi Van Wieren
Title: Untitled
Year: 2008
Media: Woodglue, primer, and ink on panel
Dimensions: 8" L x 12" W
Value: $1,200
Donated by: Heidi Van Wieren courtesy of Margaret Thatcher Projects
Artist: Jane Walentas
Title: Charbonelle #7
Year: 1990
Edition: 6/15
Media: Black & white engraving on Arches Cover
Dimensions: 22" L x 28" W
Donated by: Jane Walentas
Artist: Jane Walentas
Title: Dave/8th Street Sidewalk
Year: 1985
Edition: 5/6
Media: Black & white engraving on Arches Cover
Dimensions: 16" L x 12" W
Donated by: Jane Walentas
Artist: Joseph Zuccarini
Title: Stonework
Year: 2008
Media: Oil pastel on paper
Dimensions: 28" L x 15" W (image)
Value: $2,200
Donated by: Joseph Zuccarini


Plus additional artwork by:
Danny Simmons
Micheal Van Patten

LUXURY ITEMS AND PRIVATE EVENTS
  • New York Water Taxi Private Charter: 90 minute harbour tour for your group of up to 100 people.
    Value: $2,000
  • $300 Gift Certificate to to Picholine or Artisanal Bistro & Wine Bar
  • $600 Gift Certificate to Picholine or Artisanal Bistro & Wine Bar
  • Mini wine cellar of California wines (12 bottles)
    Value: $350
    Courtesy of Mr. & Mrs. William Barone
  • Mini wine cellar of Italian wines (12 bottles)
    Value: $350
    Courtesy of Mr. & Mrs. William Barone
  • Jerobaum (3L) of Domaine Chandon California Blanc de Noirs (3 available)
    Value: $150 (each)
    Courtesy of Domaine Chandon
  • Lion King Ticket Package – 2 tickets to the Lion King, plus an original Lion King cast recording CD and program.
    Value: $280
  • $250 Gift Certificate Park Avenue Building and Roofing Supplies
  • $250 Gift Certificate to the Pratt Store – featuring the largest and most complete selection of creative materials in Brooklyn. (2 gift certificates available).
  • 2 hour consulting session with Donna Walker-Kuhne on arts marketing for individual artists and arts organizations plus an autographed copy of Donna's book, Invitation to the Party: Building Audiences for Arts, Culture and Community.
    Value: $617
    Courtesy of Walker International Communications Group, Inc.
  • Under the Southern Italian Sun - Villa in Calabria, Italy: Enjoy a one-week stay for 4 people in Calabria, Italy (tip of the toe) at Villetta Mimma Vittoria, a high design-inspired, two-bedroom villa one hour from Sicily. Enjoy a Calabrian cooking class and a visit to the owner’s family's olive orchards and olive mill nearby.
    Courtesy of Micheal Castaldo, Villetta Mimma Vittoria