Silent Auction
The 2011 ARTS by George! Silent Auction included a unique array of arts-related items and experiences. The silent auction was open to ARTS by George! sponsors, event ticket buyers, and guests.
If you have any questions about the ARTS by George! silent auction, please email Nyla Louh at nlouh1@gmu.edu
2011 Silent Auction List:
1. MiMo [Series 1], Harold Linton, Director, School of Art, 2011, acrylic on canvas, 22x18
Courtesy of Harold Linton, Director of Art
Minimum Bid: $480
Market Value: $1200
Proceeds support Art
2. "Pushing Away Debris", Professor Helen Frederick, 2008, silkscreen and solar plate print, 15x22
Courtesy of Professor Helen Frederick, Art
Minimum Bid: $225
Market Value: $500
Proceeds support Art
3. Faculty Artwork, Solomon Wondimu
Courtesy of Solomon Wondimu, Exhibition Specialist, Art
Minimum Bid: $TBD
Market Value: $TBD
Proceeds support Art
4. Faculty Artwork, Professor Peggy Ferrick
Courtesy of Professor Peggy Ferrick, Art
Minimum Bid: $TBD
Market Value: $TBD
Proceeds support Art
5. Faculty Artwork, Professor Susan Goldman
Courtesy of Professor Susan Goldman, Art
Minimum Bid: $TBD
Market Value: $TBD
Proceeds support Art
6. "The Silver King", Jorge Porrata, 2008, mixed media/drawing, 22x27
Courtesy of Mason Student artist and Broadway Gallery for framing
Minimum Bid: $250
Market Value: $700
Proceeds support Art
7. "Self Portraits: The Joker", Jorge Porrata, 2007, intaglio (etching, aquatint, drypoint, white ground), 22x30
Courtesy of Mason Student artist and Broadway Gallery for framing
Minimum Bid: $220
Market Value: $550
Proceeds support Art
8. "Roller Derby Girl", Erwin Thamm, 2011, silkscreen, 20x30
Courtesy of Mason Student artist and Broadway Gallery for framing
Minimum Bid: $250
Market Value: $700
Proceeds support Art
9. "Leonard's Wife (Virginia Wolf)", Erwin Thamm and Pate Sargent, 2011, silkscreen/woodcut, 24x24
Courtesy of Mason Student artist and Broadway Gallery for framing
Minimum Bid: $250
Market Value: $700
Proceeds support Art
10. "Moonbillies", J. McGuin, 2011, silkscreen, 22x30
Courtesy of Mason Student artist and Broadway Gallery for framing
Minimum Bid: $200
Market Value: $550
Proceeds support Art
11. "Junky Machine", J. McGuin, 2010, silkscreen, 22x30
Courtesy of Mason Student artist and Broadway Gallery for framing
Minimum Bid: $160
Market Value: $450
Proceeds support Art
12. "Sayonara Dolls", Suzanne DeSaix , 2010, reduction woodcut with stencils, 15x18
Courtesy of Mason Student artist and Broadway Gallery for framing
Minimum Bid: $70
Market Value: $185
Proceeds support Art
13. Chicken Study, Lynn Jeferson, 2011, acrylic
Courtesy of Mason Student artist
Minimum Bid: $60
Market Value: $150
Proceeds support Art
14. Mallard Duck, Lynn Jeferson, 2011, acrylic
Courtesy of Mason Student artist
Minimum Bid: $60
Market Value: $150
Proceeds support Art
15. Three days and 3 nights I, Elsabe Dixon, 2004, worm spun silk and kozo paper, 20x20
Courtesy of Mason Student artist
Minimum Bid: $100
Market Value: $275
Proceeds support Art
16. (Circumfrence) Emerson's Circles, Elsabe Dixon, 2004, worm spun silk and kozo paper, 20x20
Courtesy of Mason Student artist
Minimum Bid: $100
Market Value: $275
Proceeds support Art
17. "Still Life", Kelli Sinlock, 2010,oil on hardboard, 13x15 framed
Courtesy of Mason Student artist
Minimum Bid: $300
Market Value: $400
Proceeds support Art
18. "Trinity of Three", Kelli Sinlock, 2010, woodblack print/handmade Japanese and Indian papers, 17x17
Courtesy of Mason Student artist and Broadway Gallery for framing
Minimum Bid: $80
Market Value: $200
Proceeds support Art
19. Student Artwork (item description coming shortly)
Courtesy of Mason Student artist
Minimum Bid: $TBD
Market Value: $TBD
Proceeds support Art
20. Student Artwork (item description coming shortly)
Courtesy of Mason Student artist
Minimum Bid: $TBD
Market Value: $TBD
Proceeds support Art
21. Student Artwork (item description coming shortly)
Courtesy of Mason Student artist
Minimum Bid: $TBD
Market Value: $TBD
Proceeds support Art
22. White Dog Black Fog, Bill Dunlap, 2009, original etching, 32x25
Courtesy of Harold Linton, Director, Art
Minimum Bid: $400
Market Value: $1200
Proceeds support Art
23. Enrique Chagoya Artwork
Courtesy of Brian Marcus, Assoc. Dean, CVPA and Broadway Gallery for framing
Minimum Bid: $400
Market Value: $1200
Proceeds support Art
24. A Black & White Family Portrait by Sterling . . .
Sterling’s artistry captures the essence of your loved ones in a traditional and beautiful medium at your home or garden or other location within 75 miles of the Silver Spring gallery. Includes consultation, previewing of location, and twelve-inch photograph
Courtesy of Sterling Portraits
Minimum Bid: $320
Market Value: $1790
Proceeds support Art
25. Your photo with Marvin Hamlisch and Michael Feinstein taken during the on-stage reception and receive an 8" x 10" framed print and digital images - plus - Signed Center for the Arts 3' x 4' lobby poster
Minimum Bid: $220
Market Value: $600
Proceeds support CFA
26. Jennifer Coffin handmade, hand painted stoneware bowl
Courtesy of Jennifer Coffin, potter
Minimum Bid: $80
Market Value: $225
Proceeds support CVPA
ART You Can Wear - Jewelry, Apparel and Spa
27. Nanette Lepore Sunny Day Dress (Orange, Size 6)
Courtesy of Nanette Lepore
Minimum Bid: $140
Market Value: $375
Proceeds support Dance
28. $500 giftcard towards a wedding gown or evening gown from Ann's Boutique
Courtesy of Ann's Boutique
Minimum Bid: $175
Market Value: $500
Proceeds support CVPA
29. George's Spa Package: Reflections of You Salon, Salon Bleu, and Serenity Spa & Salon
Haircare gift basket and $100 certificate for Reflections of You Salon in Fairfax, Haircut at Salon Bleu in Tysons Galleria, and Manicure at Serentiy Salon in Fairfax
Courtesy of Courtesy of Reflections of You Spa, Salon Bleu, and Serenity Spa & Salon
Minimum Bid: $100
Market Value: $260
Proceeds support CVPA
30. Handcrafted necklace with antique, vintage, and new beads by Judith Green
Courtesy of Judith Green, Director of Office of International Programs, GMU
Minimum Bid: $70
Market Value: $200
Proceeds support CVPA
ARTistic Adventures - Excursions/Vacations/Private Tours
31. Grand Luxxe Resort week vacation in Mexico for up to 8 people
Grande Luxxe Resort Villa Suites are available in Nuevo Vallarta and Riviera Maya. They include a master bedroom, second bedroom, living/dining area, kitchen, and terraces with chairs, tables, and a plunge pool
Courtesy of Jed Shilling, Arts at Mason Board member
Minimum Bid: $1000
Market Value: $3000
Proceeds support CVPA
32. One week vacation at beautiful Bald Head Island
Three bedroom and sleeping loft condo with sweeping views of the tidal marsh, including membership to the Golf Club, private pools, and access to beach and marshes
Courtesy of Buffy Price, Director, School of Dance and Mike Brown, Arts at Mason Board member
Minimum Bid: $700
Market Value: $1785
Proceeds support Dance
33. Gourmet Polo Event! Polo introduction and scrimmage for a group of six followed by an Artisanal Gourmet tailgate meal prepared by Chef Nicholas Forlano of Forlano's Market in The Plains
Courtesy of Middleburg Polo Academy and Forlano's Market
Minimum Bid: $500
Market Value: $1200
Proceeds support CVPA
34. Wat Lao Buddhavong Buddhist Monastery in Catlett, VA
Meditation Class and Dhamma Talk for up to 8 guests with Buddhist Monk at exquisite 60 acre monastery, followed by ceremonial lunch and garden tour
Courtesy of Ilene Tognini, Silent Auction Committee
Minimum Bid: $150
Market Value: Priceless
Proceeds support CVPA
35. Taste of Middleburg! Shop, dine, and one-night stay in Middleburg at the Red Fox Inn Bed and Breakfast
Dinning at The French Hound ($100) and Julien's ($40) - plus - Shopping at The Magic Wardrobe ($50), Betsy's ($10), The Fun Shop ($25), Lou Lou's and Crème de la Crème ($100), and Patina ($100)
Minimum Bid: Estimated $225
Market Value: Estimated $625
Proceeds support CVPA
36. Radio Show Party: Group recording of a famous radio show script including rehearsal, recording and a CD of your studio experience led by Ken Elston, Dept of Theater, Chair
Minimum Bid: $150
Market Value: $500
37.Art Galleries, Shopping, and Dining in The Plains, VA
Enjoy a delicious meal at The Rail Stop Restaurant served on beautiful handmade ceramic plates by local artist, Lilla Ohrstrom, which you will take home to keep following your visit. Shopping certificates in the Plains include Zig Zag Gallery ($50), Peyton’s Place Furniture and Interior Design ($50), Live an Artful Life ($35), The Bittersweet Garden ($150), Hunt Country Yarns ($10) and Tri County Feeds ($150).
Courtesy of Lilla Ohrstrom, Silent Auction Co-Chair, Youngblood Art Studio, and the galleries and shops of The Plains
Minimum Bid: Estimated $250
Market Value: Estimated $705
Proceeds support CVPA
38. Two night getaway near Lake Anna, VA at The Littlepage Inn Bed and Breakfast in Spotsylvania County
Courtesy of The Littlepage Inn
Minimum Bid: $120
Market Value: $300
Proceeds support CVPA
39. Private tour at the National Gallery of Art with Professor Chawky Frenn for up to eight guests
Courtesy of Chawky Frenn, Professor of Painting, Art
Minimum Bid: $100
Market Value: $300
Proceeds support Art
40. Clifton R&R weekend: Wine tasiting at Paradise Springs, shopping, and dinner
Details coming soon!
Minimum Bid: $100
Market Value: $300
Proceeds support CVPA
41. Evening at the National Harbor: One night's stay at the A Loft Hotel and dinner for two at Bond 45 New York Italian Steak and Seafood
Courtesy of Peterson Companies
Minimum Bid: $125
Market Value: $280
Proceeds support CVPA
42. The Homestead Bed & Breakfast in Hot Springs, VA - One night stay and breakfast for two
Courtesy of The Homestead Bed & Breakfast
Minimum Bid: $100
Market Value: $269
Proceeds support CVPA
43. Patriot Center tickets for four to Disney on Ice "Dare To Dream" for Wednesday, Oct. 19 or Thursday, Oct. 20 at 7:00 pm
Courtesy of The Patriot Center
Minimum Bid: $40
Market Value: $118
Proceeds support CVPA
44. Hillwood Museum visit for four featuring the "Wedding Belles" exhibit, behind-the-scenes tour and lunch at the Hillwood café with Costume and Textile Curator, Professor Howard Kurtz
Courtesy of Hillwood Museum and Howard Kurtz, Professor, Theater
Minimum Bid: $80
Market Value: $250
Proceeds support Theater
ARTS Biz - Non-Profit Management and Business Services
45. Organizational planning for a non-profit organization with Professor Richard Kamenitzer for up to 20 hours
Courtesy of Richard Kamenitzer, Program Director, Arts Management
Minimum Bid: $600
Market Value: $1800
Proceeds support Arts Management
46. Special Event Filming for up to 2 hours at one location, including a final edited highlights DVD (10 hours of editing time) for a personal party, school play, business function or other event
Don't waste your time at your special event behind the camera! Let our professional faculty/students do the filming for you! Use this 2 hour filming of your event for an anniversary, birthday, family event, school play or other special event (wedding events are not included). 1 person crew staffed by a faculty member or experienced FAVS student.
Courtesy of Film and Video Studies faculty and students
Minimum Bid: $500
Market Value: $1500
Proceeds support FAVS
47. Development and fundraising consultation for a non-profit organization with CVPA Dean Bill Reeder & Associate Dean for Development Brian Marcus (3 hours)
Courtesy of Bill Reeder, Dean and Brian Marcus, Associate Dean
Minimum Bid: $140
Market Value: $400
Proceeds support CVPA
Culinary ARTS - Everything Delicious!
48. Dinner for six with School of Music Director Dr. Dennis Layendecker and Myriam Layendecker at their home in Burke, VA
Courtesy of Denny Layendecker, Director, Music
Minimum Bid: $500
Market Value: $1200
Proceeds support Music
49. A food and wine tour through the regions of France for ten people, including wine pairings especially selected by Wegmans' Sommelier Phillippe Pierre. M. Pierre will attend the dinner and share his knowledge about each of the selected wines. Gather your friends and experience the deliciously diverse flavors of France, with food prepared by Ida and Rob Portland, Eve and Tom Ezell, and Tom Reynolds.
Hosted at the home of Ida and Rob Portland. Includes a $50 Barnes & Noble card.
Courtesy of Ida Portland and Tom Ezell, Friends of the Center for the Arts Board members; Eve Ezell and Rob Portland, Friends members; Tom Reynolds, Director of Artistic Programming; and Barnes & Noble
Minimum Bid: $600
Market Value: $1200
Proceeds support CFA
50. ARTS by George! Basket of Cheer: Wine and More from the 2010-2011 Steering Committee
Including a $50 gift card to Chain Bridge Cellars in Vienna
Courtesy of the 2010 ABG Steering Committee
Minimum Bid: $TBD
Market Value: $TBD
Proceeds support CVPA
51a. Dining out with George!: $200 certificate for Bistro L'hermitage
Courtesy of Bistro L'hermitage
Minimum Bid: $70
Market Value: $200
Proceeds support CVPA
51b. Dining out with George!: $100 certificate for P.F. Chang's
Courtesy of P.F. Chang's
Minimum Bid: $40
Market Value: $100
Proceeds support CVPA
51c. Dining out with George!: $100 certificate for Lebanese Taverna
Courtesy of Lebanese Taverna
Minimum Bid: $40
Market Value: $100
Proceeds support CVPA
51d. Dining out with George!: $100 certificate for Bellissimo
Courtesy of Bellissimo
Minimum Bid: $40
Market Value: $100
Proceeds support CVPA
51e. Dining out with George!: $100 certificate for Texas de Brazil
Courtesy of Texas de Brazil
Minimum Bid: $40
Market Value: $100
Proceeds support CVPA
ARTS on Stage - Performing ARTS and Meet-the-Artist Experiences
52. An Evening with Maestro Lorin Maazel: Six guests will enjoy a performance from the 2012 Castleton Festival followed by a private reception
Following the performance, enjoy a private wine and cheese reception with the Maestro and his wife Deitlinde Maazel and select guest artists
Courtesy of the Castleton Festival
Minimum Bid: $1000
Market Value: $5000
Proceeds support CVPA
53. Virginia Opera Package for six: Backstage tour experience, prime opera tickets and private reception at the Center for the Arts
(Choose from Hansel and Gretel on Dec 2 at 8 pm or Orphee on Feb 10 at 8 pm)
Courtesy of Virginia Opera
Minimum Bid: $500
Market Value: $1300
Proceeds support CFA
54. School of Music Symphony Orchestra performance tickets for four and pre-concert dinner with Professor Anthony Maiello at Villa Mozart in Fairfax
Courtesy of Villa Mozart
Minimum Bid: $150
Market Value: $480
Proceeds support Music
55. Martha Graham Dance Company performance tickets and dinner at The Wine House in Fairfax for four on Friday, October 21
Courtesy of The Wine House
Minimum Bid: $175
Market Value: $450
Proceeds support Dance
56. Theater at Mason Mini Season for four: Choose tickets for two of three Theater at Mason performances -plus- Two $100 dining certificates for Panisa Thai and Great American Restaurants with option to have faculty Director as your special dinner guest
Choose between:
Minimum Bid: $200
Market Value: $500
Proceeds support Theater
57. One night stay and dinner at The Mason Inn and meet the artist at a Center for the Arts performance of your choice including two performance tickets
Courtesy of The Mason Inn
Minimum Bid: $140
Market Value: $400
Proceeds support CFA
58. GMU Dance Company Gala ticket and special reception package for six on Friday and Saturday, March 30-31 and invitation to special guest artist rehearsal
Minimum Bid: $100
Market Value: $250
Proceeds support Dance
59. School of Music Mini-Season and Dining for two: Choose tickets for any two School of Music performances plus $50 dining certificates for Bonefish Grill and Blue Iguana
Courtesy of Bonefish Grill and Blue Iguana
Minimum Bid: $65
Market Value: $180
Proceeds support Music
Learning the ARTS - Instruction with Mason Faculty and Beyond
60. Four 1 hour drum lessons with Professor John Kilkenny and Vic Firth Drumsticks
Courtesy of John Kilkenny, Music Education/Percussion Professor, Music and Vic Firth, Inc.
Minimum Bid: $175
Market Value: $475
Proceeds support Music
61. Private yoga instruction with Professor Dan Joyce
Three individual or small group one hour sessions in yoga practice, vocabulary, and technique
Courtesy of Dan Joyce, Professor, Dance
Minimum Bid: $125
Market Value: $300
Proceeds support Dance
62. Two 1-hour piano lessons with Dr. Linda Apple Monson
Courtesy of Linda A. Monson, Associate Director, Director of Keyboard Studies, Music
Minimum Bid: $140
Market Value: $300
Proceeds support Music
63. Intro to Game Design 10 week workshop with Matt Nolan, Technical Director, Computer Game Design.
Weekly classes beginning in January for 9-12 year olds and teens
Courtesy of Potomac Arts Academy
Minimum Bid: $100
Market Value: $285
Proceeds support Game Design
64. One hour private voice lesson with Professor Patricia Miller, mezzo-soprano
Courtesy of Patricia Miller, Director of Vocal Studies, Music
Minimum Bid: $70
Market Value: $150
Proceeds support Music
65. One hour lesson in violin, guitar, or wind/brass instrument of choice with School of Music faculty
Courtesy of School of Music Faculty
Minimum Bid: $70
Market Value: $150
Proceeds support Music
ARTS, at your Request: Live Musical Entertainment
66. Musical entertainment by a Mason student string quartet (90 minutes)
Minimum Bid: $200
Market Value: $600
Proceeds support Music
67. Musical entertainment by graduate student guitarist Cristian Perez (90 minutes)
Courtesy of Cristian Perez, M.M. Guitar Performance, ‘12
Minimum Bid: $80
Market Value: $200
Proceeds support Music
The ART of Fitness - Sports and Wellness
68a. 2 annual memberships to the George Mason Recreation and Fitness Facilities and Aquatic Center
Courtesy of George Mason Recreation and Fitness Facilities and Aquatic Center
Minimum Bid: $400
Market Value: $1500
Proceeds support CVPA
68b. 1 annual memberships to the George Mason Recreation and Fitness Facilities and Aquatic Center
Courtesy of George Mason Recreation and Fitness Facilities and Aquatic Center
Minimum Bid: $200
Market Value: $750
Proceeds support CVPA
69. Redskins vs. Patriots suite tickets for 2 on December 11 at Fed Ex Field including parking
Lounge Sec 405, Row 3, Seat 17-18
Courtesy of So J. Lim and Mark Hardy
Minimum Bid: $300
Market Value: $1000
Proceeds support CVPA
70. 8 tickets to a Wizards vs. Orlando Saturday, November 5 game in the Acela Players Club and Bar on the third level with open view
Courtesy of Intelligent Decisions
Minimum Bid: $300
Market Value: $800
Proceeds support CVPA
71. Foursome round of golf at Creighton Farms in Aldie, VA
Courtesy of Intelligent Decisions
Minimum Bid: $250
Market Value: $720
Proceeds support CVPA
72. Four seats at a Washington Capitals hockey game in semi-private suite
Courtesy of The Peterson Companies
Minimum Bid: $200
Market Value: $600
Proceeds support CVPA
73. Golf lesson and round of golf with Arts at Mason Board member Mike Brown at the Country Club of Fairfax -and- Afternoon of golf for two with Dean Bill Reeder at the Country Club of Fairfax
Courtesy of Mike Brown, Arts at Mason board member and Bill Reeder, Dean
Minimum Bid: $175
Market Value: $500
Proceeds support Dance
74. Threesome round of golf at the Country Club of Fairfax with PGA Director of Golf Matt Gallagher
Courtesy of Country Club of Fairfax
Minimum Bid: $150
Market Value: $450
Proceeds support CVPA
75. Sit with the Green Machine Pep Band and lead the fight song beside Doc Nix at a Men's Basketball game of your choice plus pre-concert dinner with Doc at Brion's Grille for two guests
Courtesy of Doc Nix and the Green Machine and Brion’s Grille
Minimum Bid: $100
Market Value: $350
Proceeds support Music/Pep Band
76. Deluxe Gaming Package for PC with EA messenger bag
Courtesy of Mythic Entertainment
Minimum Bid: $80
Market Value: $200
Proceeds support Game Design
Advance Bids
Advance bids are encouraged for those who already know what they would like to bid on and for those who are not able to attend but have sponsored, purchased a ticket, or contributed to ARTS by George!
To place your advance bid please complete the following by:
Wednesday,
September 21 at noon.
§ Email your name, phone number, silent auction item, and your bid to Nyla Louh at nlouh1@gmu.edu or call (703) 993-8641.
§ All advance bids will receive an email to confirm receipt and will be notified if a higher advance bid is placed and given an opportunity to submit a second advance bid.
§ Starting bids must be equal to or greater than the minimum bid amount stated by each item.
§ At noon on September 21, advance bids will close and the highest advance bid for each item will become the starting bid at the opening of the silent auction on September 24.
§ Winning bids: Payment is required at the conclusion of the evening for those in attendance on September 24. All others must complete payment within one week following the event. All sales are final, no exchanges or refunds. Payment is accepted by cash, checks (made payable to the GMU Foundation), American Express, MasterCard, or Visa.
For more information about the ARTS by George! 2011 silent auction and any items on this list, please contact Nyla Louh at (703) 993-8641 or email nlouh1@gmu.edu
