Great Art for a Great Cause…A Time-Honored Summer Tradition Continues
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The time-honored late summer tradition of the Box Art Auction benefiting East End Hospice (EEH) will take place this year on Saturday, August 24th, at St. Luke’s Church Hoie Hall in East Hampton (18 James Lane).
“Over 85 artists on the East End have once again contributed their time, talent and singular creativity to produce unique works of portable art for this most worthy cause,” says Arlene Bujese, Benefit Chair.
“EEH is one of the most loving organizations when the light dims near the end of living,” explains a longtime participating artist. “To help thru donating, as artists do with their work, or through volunteering, is one of the most profound and satisfying acts.”
Ms. Bujese reports that among the artists who have answered the call to create memorable boxes for this 23rd auction are generous artists who have participated every year since the event’s inception and 11 others who are participating for the first time.
Artists are given small donated wood cigar and wine boxes — using the box inside and out as a canvas or base. With styles ranging from traditional landscapes to abstract art, the art forms incorporated this year are ceramics, sculpture, painting, collage, assemblage, metal, photography and needlework on fabric.
The 2024 Spirit of Community Award will be presented at the benefit to Sandra Wagenfeld, a longtime generous supporter of the Box Art benefit.
Leading up to the benefit, the boxes can be previewed at Hoie Hall on Wednesday, August 21st and Thursday, August 22nd from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Wednesday, August 21st, from 5-7 p.m., the public is invited to a “Meet the Artists” preview reception at Hoie Hall.
At the benefit on August 24th, a Silent Auction will begin at 4:30 p.m. and the live auction will begin at 5:45, with Lucas Hunt as Auctioneer. Wine and hors d’oeuvres are included in the $100 benefit ticket price.
“This past year has brought about tremendous challenges for our community,” says Mary C. Crosby, President and CEO of East End Hospice. “Programs such as the Box Art Auction help ensure that every person facing loss has the expert, compassionate care they need at no cost to themselves or their family.”
It all began 24 years ago, when over 100 artists with connections to East End communities were asked to take a small, unadorned box and create unique works of art that could be put up for bids at an auction to benefit East End Hospice. So successful was that first auction that it has been repeated annually – except during Covid – and is well-established as a highlight of the late summer season.
For further information, please contact Theresa Murphy at the East End Hospice development office (631-288-7080) or via email (tmurphy@eeh.org).
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