What: KIXE’s Art & Wine Auction preview/reception
When: Saturday, April 10, 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: KIXE Studio, 603 N. Market St.
A reception to meet participating artists and preview works that will be up for bid during the annual KIXE Invitational Art and Wine Auction will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the KIXE Studio, 603 N. Market St. in Redding.
The reception, which features refreshments and live music by the Tony Armsdon jazz trio, will be part of the second Saturday ArtHop.
Hand-blown glass pieces from the renowned Orient & Flume, Cherry Tree Studios and Paul Crosbie, all of Chico, as well as oil paintings, watercolors, sculpture, ceramics, photography, jewelry and Oriental rugs will be on display. One of the featured works is a stunning print of Ireland’s Sleigh Head coastline by Redding attorney and fine-art photographer Dennis Halkides. The print measures an impressive 72 by 43 inches.
Wine lovers will get a chance to preview varietals and dessert wines donated by local vintners, including Vidal, Matson, Burnsini and Lassen Peak.
The select wines and one-of-a-kind works by more than 60 artists will be up for bid Friday and Saturday, April 23-24. The two-night auction will be broadcast live on Channel 9 beginning at 7 p.m. Viewers will have the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind works and support quality public television in the north state, according to Vickie Shattuck, KIXE’s auction coordinator.
Interested persons are encouraged to visit kixe.org to view selected works and make advance bids. For more information, visit the KIXE offices at 603 N. Market St. in Redding or contact Shattuck at (530) 243-5493 or via e-mail at auction@kixe.org.
