Marblehead Festival of Arts Auction Adds New Program

MARBLEHEAD, MA – The Marblehead Festival of Arts Annual Art Auction will be held on Saturday, April 29, and is launching a new program for direct sale of certain works of art.

The auction will be held at Abbot Hall from 6 to 10 p.m., and includes a live auction and a silent auction. The silent auction features gift certificates for museum passes, restaurants, and more. There will be a preview of the items on Friday night from 6 to 8 p.m.

"Small works—buy it now," is a direct sale of art on a first come, first serve basis. "Small works" is defined as pieces that will sell for $250 or less. That includes sculpture, jewelry, blown glass, and pottery, as well as works on canvas.

The painted ceramic plates will be back this year. Seven plates were painted at Hestia, the gift shop known for its ceramic ornaments.

Tickets for the auction are $30 online, at Shubies, Arnould Gallery, and the Spirit of '76 Bookstore. Tickets purchased at the door are $35.

Click here to learn more about the festival.

Images via Marblehead Festival of Arts