AUCTION CHAIRS

Welcome to KCAC’s 40th Annual Benefit Art Auction.

For the last 40 years, the Kansas City Artists Coalition’s Art Auction has been the preeminent event for artists and art collectors of all levels to gather for a night of community, fun, and most importantly, fundraising. We continue to be humbled by and grateful for the contributions from our participating artists and membership, the amazing sponsors, and volunteers that help make this event happen. You inspire us to shape and invest in an evolving Kansas City arts community.

We believe art is essential and know that the Kansas City Artists Coalition has contributed greatly to the vitality of arts and culture in our community for more than 47 years. Supporting the arts is important to ensure the continued development and growth of our city.

All of tonight’s proceeds will fund the Kansas City Artists Coalition’s operations, gallery exhibitions, and programming, which helps support the arts in our community. The KCAC supports and elevates artists with affordable artist studios, exhibition opportunities, professional development courses, community programming, membership, and engagement. It is an inclusive organization that supports artists at every level of their career.

On behalf of the KCAC Board and team - we want to thank you for your continued support of KCAC, the Annual Art Auction, and the artists we serve.

We encourage you to give and bid generously - Let’s get bidding!

Donna Mandelbaum & Estuardo Garcia KCAC Art Auction Co-Chairs

KCAC’S PURPOSE

Foster a climate which encourages innovation and creativity among artists

Utilize the collective initiative and creativity of artists for their own benefit

Provide a forum for contemporary visual arts through our galleries and publications

Champion the work of local artists and increases the viability of Kansas City as a place for artists to live and work

Spread the word about the vitality of the arts in Kansas City, Missouri and the region

Encourage artists to go forward with their ambitious and innovative ideas, and to seek out peers and mentors in the artists communities across the United States and the world

Support artists’ work financially

Promote the exchange of ideas

The Kansas City Artists Coalition (KCAC) is a nonprofit organization that supports the professional growth of artists and promotes arts awareness in the Kansas City region. EIN

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