Rochester, NY – The second biennial ARTWalk ARTAuction and Grand Exhibit kicked off the spring with one evening to remember in the heart of the Neighborhood of the Arts.  On Friday, April 25th from 7 to 11 p.m., crowds cruised the open floors of the Village Gate, bidding on the art of over 75 local artists. Many businesses donated products, services, and gift certificates to this fundraising event for ARTWalk.   The House of Guitars donated a signed guitar from Gene Cornish of the 1960s hit rock and roll band, the (Young) Rascals. 

Filling over 60,000 square feet, the auction featured hundreds of works on display.  Hosted in the new loft spaces at the Village Gate, each room offers an intimate area to exhibit art and an entertainment stage to enjoy live music and dance performances of a latin and jazz flavor.  Special performances by Janet Beaman and Te' Naj, Borinquen Dance Theatre with Nydia Padilla-Rodriquez and Orquesta Antonetti were enjoyed by all.

ARTWalk Auction Juried Selection of Artists:
I included Christopher Bacon, Megan Carapezza, Harold Copp, Jason Crane, Michaela Cultrara, Barbara Fox, Adam Heckle, Lisa Romanowski, Crystal Jackel, Phillip Light-Goff, Kate Lipsky, David Majchrzak, Mark Rice, Adrian Tucker, Robin Uline, Mike Weintraub, Jennifer Woodworth, Ariane Wrobel, and the Community Arts Connection.

The event underwriters of Stern Properties, Gallo Displays, and ARTWalk collaborated on the ARTWalk Auction 2008.

For more information: www.rochesterARTWalk.org | ARTWalk@rochester.rr.com | |(585) 473-5787"

ARTWalk Auction Honorary Committee 2008:
Mayor Bob Duffy, Senator James Alesi, Jimmy Catalano, Charlotte Clarke, Lois Giess, Roz Goldman, Suzanne Gouvernet, Jennifer Leonard, Sandra A. Parker, Bill Pritchard, Curtis Rivers, and Friederike Seligman.

For more information: www.rochesterARTWalk.org | ARTWalk@rochester.rr.com | |(585) 473-5787"