Montserrat College Community Gets Artrageous

Beverly, MA - Saturday, April 2 marked the 30th year that Montserrat College of Art hosted its annual Artrageous Auction Party. This unforgettable evening, celebrating art and creativity, took take place in an edgy industrial space located at 11 Dory Road in Gloucester.

Artrageous!30 has become the signature spring event on the North Shore to benefit financial aid awards for deserving Montserrat students. The night offered guests the opportunity to watch and experience art being created “in- the-moment” by Montserrat’s accomplished students.

There was more than 200 exceptional quality works available including paintings, drawings, prints, and more in the Live and Silent auction generously donated by members of the Montserrat community and other renowned and emerging artists. The evening also featured innovative cocktails, delicious food by Timothy Hopkins Catering, music spun by DJ Denise and, most importantly, the ability to make a difference by directly supporting the next generation of creative talent.

Photo credits: Montserrat students Tara Kossman, Michelle Richard, Jason Burroughs and LiAnne Natter reacting to the excitement of the Live Auction which featured art by both Burroughs and Natter. (Photo by Mel Powsner, Montserrat '17)

Artrageous!30 Honorary Chairs Liz and Lee Dellicker of Manchester-by-the-Sea during the Live Auction. (Photo by Mel Powsner, Montserrat '17)

Eric Immerman, Darcy Immerman, and Montserrat College of Art President Steve Immerman. (Photo by Remy Washington, Montserrat '17)

Montserrat student Alanna Urie working on the press at one of the Art-In-the-Moment station at Artrageous. (Photo by Mel Powsner, Montserrat '17)

JoAnna and Rick Mooney of Beverly (Photo by Mel Powsner, Montserrat '17)

Wide lens shot of the Artrageous!30 space. (Photo by Dino Rowan, Montserrat '16)

Montserrat students Lauren Carozza and Jake Ursino working on their art mural during Artrageous! (Photo by Mel Powsner, Montserrat '17)