LIGHT UP THE ARTS HOLIDAY BASH

On December 8, 2011, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. ECA+ invites the community to celebrate the Light up the Arts Holiday Bash—an evening that will include a Small Works Show, the annual silent auction, ECA+ Best of the Valley Volunteer Arts Awards, and a DJ dance after party. The evening will be catered by the Apollo Grill. All community members, art lovers, and artists are invited to attend this festive night at the Historic Town Hall located at 43 Main Street, Easthampton, MA.

The Small Works Show is a salon style exhibition that will include numerous artists both local and beyond who will show their small scale works in the ECA+ Gallery. It will be a cash and carry format, encouraging buyers to purchase gifts for the holidays at affordable prices. All works will be smaller than 8 1/2” x 11”, and some much smaller being 1” square. Attendees are encouraged to bring cash.

The Silent Auction will include goods from local businesses and artists. The bidding for this annual auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. Some of the auction items include selections and gift certificates by Popcorn Noir, the Lift Hair Salon, East Heaven Paradise Spa, Pioneer Valley Ballet, Valley Art Supplies, and many more. Bidding will begin low but is expected to grow throughout the evening. A cash raffle will also be available for purchase throughout the evening.

Volunteer Awards

This year ECA+ is excited to give outstanding individuals awards for their service to the pioneer valley arts community and ECA+. Two awards will be announced: the 2011 Best ECA+ Volunteer Award and the 2011 Best Pioneer Valley Creative Volunteer Award. These chosen individuals have given their time and service to the cultivation of the arts in the community. Join us to find out if you are the winner!

AfterParty

Following the silent auction and small works show at 8:30 p.m., bidding and selling will come to an end and all can enjoy a DJ dance after party with DJ Youthelectronix at Flywheel.

This event is open to the public and admission is free. Enjoy the delectable catering by the Apollo Grill. For more information please see easthamptoncityarts.com.