May 18
On May 18, The Baum School of Art will hold its 34th annual art auction, which takes place the third Saturday in May every year. The auction will feature more than 300 pieces of art, ranging from bargain finds to fine pieces for the most serious of collectors. The event starts with a silent auction, featuring around 200 pieces, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Once the silent auction has closed, the live auction featuring another 100 or so pieces begins at 8 p.m. and will be called by auctioneer Boris Wainio. “Boris Wainio works his magic as an auctioneer, keeping everyone laughing, on the edge of their seats and, of course, encouraging bidding to win,” says Laurie Siegfried, the director of operations and marketing for The Baum School. The artistic styles will range from contemporary to traditional to abstract. “There really is something for everyone, both in taste and price range,” says Siegfried.
Photo by Hub Wilson
The event is free and features an open bar, but there is a buffet dinner for $50 in advance or $60 at the door. The food is courtesy of Catering by Karen Hunter. It is a lively, fast-paced night that usually averages 200 attendees. The auctions will benefit The Baum School as well as local artists in the Lehigh Valley.
The auction preview night will take place a few days prior, on Thursday, May 16 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Free | 5:30 p.m. | The Baum School of Art | 510 Linden St., Allentown | 610.433.0032 | baumschool.org
