Fine Print Auction Exibit

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EXHIBIT ANNOUNCEMENT:Viewpoint Photographic Art Center
The 2011 Viewpoint Fine Print Auction Exhibit, culminating in
The 2011 Viewpoint Fine Print Auction, Saturday May 7, 2011

April 6 to May 7, 2011
Noon – 6 p.m. Tuesday – Thursday,
Noon – 5 p.m. Friday – Saturday

Second Saturday Reception: April 9, 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Viewpoint Photographic Art Center is pleased to announce the 2011 Fine Print Auction Exhibit, culminating in the Live Auction event on May 7th. This major annual fundraiser for Viewpoint features the work of Viewpoint members and recognized photographers from Northern California and around the world. The event provides a wonderful opportunity to support Sacramento’s only nonprofit photography gallery and gives auction-goers the chance to purchase extraordinary photographs at attractive prices.  Proceeds go directly to the Viewpoint Photographic Art Center, enabling it to continue to build its outreach, education and exhibit programs.

Important Dates

Friday, April 1: Silent Auction bidding and Live Auction pre-bidding begin online at http://www.viewpointgallery.org. Bids may be placed 24 hours per day.

Wednesday, April 6: – Fine Print Auction Exhibit opens at Viewpoint Gallery, 2015 J Street in Sacramento; both Silent Auction and Live Auction prints will be on display.

Saturday, April 9: 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. – Second Saturday Reception

Friday, May 6: 3:00 p.m. – Silent Auction closes

Saturday, May 7: 6:30 p.m. – 2011 Viewpoint Fine Print Live Auction, Doors open at 5:00 p.m.

During business hours, gallery visitors may also place bids from dedicated computers in the gallery. The auction website will be updated as bids come in, allowing bidders to check back and see if they are still the highest bidder, and giving them the opportunity to raise their bids if they desire.

Bidders wishing to secure their favorite Silent Auction print may “Buy It Now” at 80% of the retail value.  
Live Auction prints will be available for pre-bidding online through Friday, May 6 at 3:00 p.m.  For bidders unable to attend the Live Auction in person, proxy bidding is also available. Please email us at [e-mail] or call the Viewpoint Gallery at [phone] for further information.This year's celebrity auctioneer Dave Bender, from Channel 13, will join Viewpoint auctioneers Rebecca Gregg and Randy Snook.
The following is a partial list of this year’s featured photographers:  Bruce Barnbaum, Tim Baskerville, Ruth Bernhard, Larry Blackwood, Howard Bond, Nan Brown, Ray Carofano, Martha Casanave, Mark Citret, Charles Cramer, Chuck Davis, Charles Farmer, Joan Gentry, Mark Howell, Geir Jordahl, Kate Jordahl, Lewis Kemper, Michael Kenna, Gene Kennedy, Don Kirby, Machiko Kurita, Anne Larsen, Russel Levin, Margaretta Mitchell, Richard Murai, Dianne Poinski, Ron Reeder, Merg Ross, Ron Rosenstock, Dominic Rouse, Ryuijie, John Sexton, Jock Sturges, Ryuji Taira, Jerry Takigawa, Per Volquartz, John Wimberley, and Huntington Witherill.


Viewpoint Photographic Art Center
2015 J Street, Suite 101
Sacramento, CA 95811-3124
[phone]    www.viewpointgallery.org