Silent Auction
The 2014 ARTS by George! Silent Auction will include a unique array of arts-related items and experiences. The Silent Auction is open to ARTS by George! sponsors, event ticket buyers, and guests. 1. "Night Shapes," Anne Smith, 2014, mezzotint and drypoint etching, 11" x 13.5" 2. "Greek Landscape #5," Maria Karametou, 1985, gouache, 3.75" x 5.25" 3. "Vails #3 (Varient)," Harold Linton, 2013, acrylic, 22" x 26" 4. "The Balance of Thought," Hsin-Hsi Chen, 1994, pencil on paper, 24" x 24" 5. Untitled, Nikki Brugnoli, pronto print, 9.25" x 6" 6. Untitled, Josh Whipkey, relief 7. "#@%!," Melody Cook, 2014, linocut print, 10" x 10" 8. "Rabbit Run," Meaghan Busch, 2014, drypoint printmaking, 7.5" x 11" 9. "Rainy Night House," Sarah Zuckerman, 2013, solarplate etching, 11" x 15" 10. "Bliss 10/25," Steven Skowron, 2013, photogravure, 8" x 4" 11. "Metropark," Catherine Cole, 2012, screen print, 19.75" x 15" 12. "Sniff," Franklin Hwang, screen print, 11.5" x 15" 13. "Intersects," Elizabeth Janis Sweeney, 2014, screen print, 15" x 22" 14. "Seeing 15/25," Steven Skowron, 2011, screen print, 8.5" x 13.5" 15. "Twins: Becoming," Oscar Gillespie, 2012, engraving, 31" x 21" 16."How Many More?," Helen Frederick, 2006, print collage, 24" x 26" 17. "Ashokan 10," Raphael Warshaw, 2012, archival inkjet print, 21" x 25" 18. "1000 Lines Series," Peter Winant, 2012, handmade paper and powdered pigment, 20" x 24" 19. "Cattleman," Nathan Loda, 2013, oil, 12" x 12" 20. Untitled (Toothpaste Painting), Jay Hendrick, 2014, acrylic, ink, and oil on panel, 24" x 24" 21. "Anahita Blue Goddess," Nahid Navab, 2013, silk screen, 22" x 30" 22. One-of-a-Kind Terence Quinn Tanzanite and Diamond Ring 23. Nanette Lepore "Man Hunter" Clutch in Teal/Black 24. Two Pillows Handstitched by Carolyn Peterson 25. Three-Color Trendsetter Dune Kimono Sweater 26. Origami Owl Large Living Locket in Chocolate with Crystals 27. Sterling Silver Comedy/Tragedy Ring 28. Annandale Shopping Spree! 29. Fairfax Shopping and Dining Spree ARTistic Adventures: Excursions, Vacations, and Private Tours 30. Broadway Theater Experience for Two 31. One Week Escape for Six at a Gorgeous Condo in Bald Head Island, North Carolina 32. Lockheed Martin Fighter Demonstration Center Flight Experience for Four 33. One-Night Stay and Breakfast for Two at Omni Bedford Springs Resort and Spa 34. Potomac River Exploration 35. Six-Night Trip to Shanghai for Two 36. Arts Bus Trip to New York City for Four and Personalized Tour with School of Art Director/WETA Around-the-World Panelist Peter Winant 37. One-Hour Bee Safari for Twelve and Two Jars of Mason Honey 38. Tour of the Lois D. Gottlieb-designed Mark and Sharon Gottlieb Residence, Cruise on the Occoquan Reservoir, and Dinner with the Gottliebs 39. Two-Week Stay for Four in Naples, Florida 40. One-Week Vacation at the Grand Luxxe Resort in Mexico for Up to Eight 41. VIP Kennedy Center Backstage Experience 42. Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority Waterpark Passes 43. Four One-Day Park Hopper Passes to Disney World 44. Explore the Visual Arts! 45. US Domestic Round-Trip Airline Tickets with a Three-Day Car Rental for two 46. National Harbor Experience Ð Dine & Ride! 47. Private Tour of the National Gallery of Art with Professor Chawky Frenn for Eight ARTS on Stage: Performing Arts & Meet-the-Artist Experiences 48. Six Tickets to the 2015 Mason Dance Company Gala and Reception with Dinner at Villa Mozart 49. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Subscription for Two at Strathmore and Dinner at Seasons 52 50. DC Avant Garde Theater Sampler 51. Alexandria Performing Arts Package 52. Arena Stage Experience for Two Including Full Subscriptions and Dinner at Masala Art 53. Two Tickets for Pultizer Prize-winning classic Driving Miss Daisy at Ford's Theatre and dinner at Jaleo. 54. Two Tickets to Vanya and Sonya and Masha and Spike at Arena Stage and Dinner with the Director at Station 4 55. Two Prime House Tickets to the World Premiere of The Little Dancer at the Kennedy Center, Backstage Meet and Greet with Star Rebecca Luker, and dinner at Central Michel Richard 56. Bethesda Arts & Dining Sampler 57. Four Opening Night Tickets to The Man of La Mancha on March 23, 2015, at Shakespeare Theatre and After Show Cast Party. Includes dinner at P.F. Chang's. 58. Choralis Season Subscriptions and Two $50 Gift Certificates to William Jeffrey's 59. Two Tickets to the Big Apple Circus and Dinner at Jaipur 60. Signature Theatre Seven-Show Subscription for Two with Dinner at Charlie Chiang's 61. Four Tickets and Backstage Tour for Septime Webre's The Nutcracker by The Washington Ballet and Dinner at Chef Geoff 62. "Pick Four" Two-Ticket Subscription for the 2014/2015 Season at the Hylton Performing Arts Center 63. "Pick Four" Two-Ticket Subscription for the 2014-15 Season at the Center for the Arts 64. School of Theater Season Package for Two 65. Become a Character in a new play by Playwright Ken Ludwig and take home signed Memorabilia 66. One Hour Private Performance by the Mason Cabaret 67. Fall in Love with Music at Mason! 68. Commissioned Dance Piece by Members of the Mason Dance Company 69. Jeff Lubin Portrait Studio Package 70. House of Cards Walk-on-Role 71. Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the PBS NewsHour and Washington Week with Gwen Ifill for Four Plus Control Room Front-Row Seats at a Live Broadcast 72. Enjoy a $150 dining certificate for two guests with "The Washington Post" Theater Critic, Peter Marks, at Sea Pearl Restaurant in the Mosaic District 73. 6 Bottle Case of 2008 Laguna Del Inca Red Wine from Chile 74. A Taste of Italy Gift Basket 75. Box of Cheer 76. Introduction to Wine and Beer at Chain Bridge Cellars and Port City Brewery 77. Indulge in a private tasting and tour of Chrysalis Vineyards, and explore the Bluegrass Festival on October 4th and 5th with your eight complementary tickets. Take home a basket of two bottles of wine tonight! 78. An Evening of Viennese Culinary Delights Learning the ARTS: Instruction with Mason Faculty and Beyond! 79. Theater Experience Package for Young People 80. Voice Lessons with Patricia Miller 81. Piano Lessons with Dr. Linda Apple Monson 82. Record Your Own Song! 83. Team-Building Session with Professor Ken Elston 84.Enrollment for one in Mason's Week-Long Game & Technology Institute 85. Private Business Start-Up Consultations with Dr. Scott Martin 86. Two Adult Arts Classes at Arlington Arts Center and Dinner 87. Chinese Language and Cultural Classes 88. Get Creative with Your Home! 89. Navigation Press Membership 90. Wizards Ultimate Fan Package 91. Capitals Ultimate Fan Package 92. Pamper Yourself! 93. Arbonne Gift Basket 94. Red Door Spa Package 95.Washington Nationals Package 96. Two-Month Golf Membership at Country Club of Fairfax 97. Two-Month Social Membership at Country Club of Fairfax 98. Two-Month Tennis Membership at Country Club of Fairfax 99.Four Prime Lower-Level Seats on the 35-Yard Line to "The Game": Washington Redskins v. Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, December 28, 2014
Advance Bids
If you are an ARTS by George! sponsor, ticket buyer or contributor, advance bids are encouraged if there are particular items you are interested in or if you are unable to attend.
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Email your name, phone number, silent auction item, and your bid to Kara Huneycutt at
khuneycu@gmu.edu or call (703) 993-4749.
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Starting bids must be equal to or greater than the minimum bid amount stated
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You will receive an email to confirm receipt of your advance bid
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You will be notified if you are outbid
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At noon on September 26, advance bids will close and the highest advance bid for each item will be the starting bid at the opening of the silent auction on September 27
For more information about the ARTS by George! 2014 Silent Auction, please contact Kara Huneycutt at (703) 993-4749 or email khuneycu@gmu.edu.
Winning Bids
Payment is required at the conclusion of the evening. Payment is accepted by cash, checks (payable to the GMU Foundation), American Express, MasterCard, or Visa. All sales are final.
If you are unable to attend, you must pay for your items by Friday, October 3.
If you have any questions about the ARTS by George! Silent Auction, please email Kara Huneycutt at khuneycu@gmu.edu
Courtesy of Mason Student Artist and Broadway Gallery for Framing
Market Value: $300
Minimum Bid: $180
Proceeds Support: Art
Courtesy of Maria Karametou, Faculty, School of Art
Market Value: $450
Minimum Bid: $270
Proceeds Support: Art
Courtesy of Harold Linton, Faculty, School of Art
Market Value: $1,200
Minimum Bid: $720
Proceeds Support: Art
Courtesy of Hsin-Hsi Chen, Faculty, School of Art
Market Value: $800
Minimum Bid: $480
Proceeds Support: Art
Courtesy of Nikki Brugnoli, Faculty, School of Art, Broadway Gallery for Framing
Market Value: $400
Minimum Bid: $240
Proceeds Support: Art
Courtesy of the Artist, Broadway Gallery for Framing
Market Value: $400
Minimum Bid: $240
Proceeds Support: Art
Courtesy of Mason Student Artist and Broadway Gallery for Framing
Market Value: $275
Minimum Bid: $165
Proceeds Support: Art
Courtesy of Mason Alumni Artist and Broadway Gallery for Framing
Market Value: $100
Minimum Bid: $60
Proceeds Support: Art
Courtesy of Mason Student Artist and Broadway Gallery for Framing
Market Value: $250
Minimum Bid: $150
Proceeds Support: Art
Courtesy of Steven Skowron, Faculty, School of Art, Broadway Gallery for Framing
Market Value: $300
Minimum Bid: $180
Proceeds Support: Art
Courtesy of Mason Alumni Artist and Broadway Gallery for Framing
Market Value: $150
Minimum Bid: $90
Proceeds Support: Art
Courtesy of Mason Alumni Artist and Broadway Gallery for Framing
Market Value: $150
Minimum Bid: $90
Proceeds Support: Art
Courtesy of Mason Alumni Artist and Broadway Gallery for Framing
Market Value: $350
Minimum Bid: $210
Proceeds Support: Art
Courtesy of Steven Skowron, Faculty, School of Art, Broadway Gallery for Framing
Market Value: $350
Minimum Bid: $210
Proceeds Support: Art
Courtesy of GMU Printmakers Guild and Broadway Gallery for Framing
Market Value: $650
Minimum Bid: $250
Proceeds Support: Art
Courtesy of Helen Frederick, Faculty, School of Art
Market Value: $2,500
Minimum Bid: $800
Proceeds Support: Art
Courtesy of Mason Student Artist
Market Value: $800
Minimum Bid: $480
Proceeds Support: Art
Courtesy of Peter Winant, Director, School of Art
Market Value: $1,400
Minimum Bid: $840
Proceeds Support: Art
Courtesy of Mason Student Artist
Market Value: $850
Minimum Bid: $510
Proceeds Support: Art
Courtesy of Mason Student Artist
Market Value: $800
Minimum Bid: $480
Proceeds Support: Art
Courtesy of Mason Alumni Artist
Market Value: $600
Minimum Bid: $360
Proceeds Support: Art
Custom-made exclusively for ABG 2014, 14K white gold with 1.74 carat tanzanite and 1.5 carat diamonds.
Courtesy of Quinn's Goldsmith, Inc.
Market Value: $7,640
Minimum Bid: $2,675
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Courtesy of Nanette Lepore
Market Value: $298
Minimum Bid: $105
Proceeds Support: Dance
Courtesy of Carolyn Peterson
Market Value: $300
Minimum Bid: $105
Proceeds Support: CVPA
This three-color oversized kimono sweater was created with the finest French mohair mixed with vicose and metallic to give it glitter appeal. The wooden closure pin allows for wear open or closed.
Courtesy of Shelly Goldman
Market Value: $260
Minimum Bid: $90
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Hung on a 16-18" chocolate ball station chain and features a crystal key window plate.
Courtesy of Nyla Louh
Market Value: $66
Minimum Bid: $20
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Courtesy of Personal Touch Jewelers
Market Value: $135
Minimum Bid: $45
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Enjoy an afternoon in Annandale with a $250 gift card from AnnSandra gift shop and a $400 gift card from Lambros Goldsmiths. AnnSandra is a high-end gift shop that carries a wide variety of gifts, from crystal and china to baby gifts and gourmet foods. Lambros Goldsmiths, an award winning jeweler, creates handcrafted one-of-a-kind custom fine jewelry.
Courtesy of AnnSandra Gift Shop and Lambros Goldsmiths
Market Value: $650
Minimum Bid: $225
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Enjoy a $200 gift card to Fair Oaks Mall and a $100 certificate to Texas de Brazil.
Courtesy of Fair Oaks Mall, Texas de Brazil
Market Value: $300
Minimum Bid: $105
Proceeds Support: CVPA
This all-inclusive package contains a two night stay at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, two round trip Acela tickets, two tickets to the new Broadway musical The Last Ship, with music by Sting, backstage meet-and-greet with star Aaron Lazar, and an autographed poster by the cast (signed by Sting).
Courtesy of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Amtrak, and Shugoll Research
Market Value: $2,000
Minimum Bid: $700
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Get away from it all for a week in this three-bedroom Timbercreek Condominium with a sleeping loft and sweeping views of the tidal marsh.
Courtesy of Buffy Price, Faculty, School of Dance & Mike Brown
Market Value: $1,785
Minimum Bid: $625
Proceeds Support: Dance
Two hours in the Fighter Demonstration Center for an orientation and opportunity to "fly" the only fifth-generation fighter aircraft.
Courtesy of Lockheed Martin
Market Value: $1,000
Minimum Bid: $350
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Enjoy an elegant couple's getaway with a one night stay at the beautiful Omni Bedford Springs Resort and Spa in the Allegheny Mountains of Pennsylvania.
Courtesy of Omni Bedford Springs Resort
Market Value: $450
Minimum Bid: $155
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Start your day with a two-hour canoe or kayak rental, then go on a dinner cruise for two on the Potomac River.
Courtesy of Dandy Restaurant Cruise Ships and Belle Haven Marina Inc.
Market Value: $100
Minimum Bid: $35
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Experience modern and traditional culture in Shanghai, China. Includes two economy round-trip tickets departing from New York City to Shanghai and a six-night stay in a four-star hotel.
Courtesy of The Confucius Institute at George Mason University
Market Value: $5,000
Minimum Bid: $1,750
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Courtesy of School of Art
Market Value: $260
Minimum Bid: $90
Proceeds Support: Art
Courtesy of The Honey Bee Initiative at George Mason University
Market Value: $260
Minimum Bid: $90
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Bring up to seven of your friends and enjoy a pre-dinner cruise on a pontoon boat through the Fountainhead Park with Mark and Sharon Gottlieb, then join them for a tour of and dinner at their residence.
Courtesy of Mark & Sharon Gottlieb
Market Value: $1,200
Minimum Bid: $420
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Vacation at a 3-bedroom, newly furnished single family home in the gated community of Pelican Marsh.
Courtesy of Sue Fishburn and John Nicoson
Market Value: $4,000
Minimum Bid: $1,200
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Escape for a week to the Grand Luxxe Resort Villa Suites in either Nuevo Vallarta or Riviera Maya in Mexico.
Courtesy of Jed Shilling
Market Value: $3,000
Minimum Bid: $1,050
Proceeds Support: CVPA
NOT your average public tour! Experience the inner workings of the Kennedy Center on a tour for up to twenty people with Vice President for Production Mickey Berra who has been at the Center since its opening.
Courtesy of Mickey Berra
Market Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $350
Proceeds Support: CVPA
4 Gift Certificates to the waterparks of Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority
Courtesy of Karl Mohle
Market Value: $125
Minimum Bid: $40
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Enjoy the magic of Disney with four one-day park hopper passes!
Courtesy of Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando
Market Value: $536
Minimum Bid: $185
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Includes memberships with free admission to Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens, The Phillips Collection, and a $100 certificate to Torpedo Factory Art Center.
Courtesy of The Phillips Collection; The Torpedo Factory Art Center; and Hillwood Estate Museum and Gardens
Market Value: $295
Minimum Bid: $100
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Need travel for your weekend getaway? With this travel package complete with round-trip airfare for two and a three day car rental, you will be at your weekend destination in no time!
Courtesy of Omega World Travel
Market Value: $1,450
Minimum Bid: $510
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Includes tickets for 12 people to ride the Capital Wheel and dine together at Fiorella's Italian Kitchen.
Courtesy of Peterson Companies and Fiorella's Italian Kitchen
Market Value: $1,100
Minimum Bid: $385
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Experience the gallery that houses one of the finest collections in the world illustrating major achievements in painting, sculpture, and graphic arts.
Courtesy of Chawky Frenn, Faculty, School of Art
Market Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $200
Proceeds Support: Art
Enjoy the Mason Dance Company's crowning season event featuring a program of works by contemporary professional choreographers.
Courtesy of School of Dance and Villa Mozart
Market Value: $1,500
Minimum Bid: $525
Proceeds Support: Dance
Enjoy the sounds of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra with this voucher good for two tickets to their Classical Sunday Matinee Series of five concerts at the Strathmore in Bethesda, Maryland. Plus dinner at Seasons 52.
Courtesy of Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Seasons 52
Market Value: $775
Minimum Bid: $270
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Includes two full season subscriptions to all five main stage plays at Studio Theater, two six-pack tickets to Woolly Mammoth, and two tickets for the Island of Dr. Moreau at Synetic Theater. Plus a $100 gift certificate to dine at Busboys and Poets.
Courtesy of Studio Theater, Woolly Mammoth Theater Company, Synetic Theater, and Busboys & Poets
Market Value: $1,170
Minimum Bid: $400
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Two tickets to any performance at MetroStage for the 2014-15 season, a six-show subscription for two to the Little Theater of Alexandria, two subscriptions (4 concerts, 8 total tickets) to the 2014-15 season at Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, and two subscriptions (5 concerts, 10 total tickets) to Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic.
Courtesy of MetroStage, Little Theater of Alexandria, Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, and Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic
Market Value: $1,066
Minimum Bid: $375
Proceeds Support: CVPA
In addition to two full subscriptions to the 2015 season, enjoy Arena Stage up-close by attending a play sitting in the Stage Manager's booth and attending a musical while sitting in the Orchestra Pit. Includes dinner at Masala Art.
Courtesy of Arena Stage and Masala Art
Market Value: $1,410
Minimum Bid: $500
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Grab a friend and take a trip to the historic Ford's Theatre for their fall production of "Driving Miss Daisy" starring School of Theater adjunct faculty member, Craig Wallace. You will also have the opportunity to have a private meet-and-greet with members of the cast. Includes dinner at Jaleo.
Courtesy of Paul Tetreault, on behalf of Ford's Theater and Jaleo
Market Value: $328
Minimum Bid: $115
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Have dinner with the director of Arena Stage's production of the hilarious Broadway hit Vanya and Sonya and Masha and Spike, Aaron Posner, at Station 4. Plus 2 tickets to see the show.
Courtesy of Arena Stage, Aaron Posner, and Station 4
Market Value: $260
Minimum Bid: $90
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Experience the world premiere of the musical, The Little Dancer and after the show, go backstage to meet one of the stars, Broadway artist Rebecca Luker! Plus dinner at one of the best restaurants in DC.
Courtesy of The Kennedy Center and Central Michel Richard
Market Value: $600
Minimum Bid: $210
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Includes two flex subscriptions (12 tickets total) to Round House Theater plus a VIP package for two to Guitar Passions at Strathmore including tickets in the President's Box and access to the Comcast Donor Lounge. Plus a $100 certificate to Daily Grill.
Courtesy of Round House Theater, Strathmore, and Daily Grill
Market Value: $880
Minimum Bid: $300
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Enjoy the excitement of opening night!
Courtesy of Shakespeare Theatre Company
Market Value: $480
Minimum Bid: $170
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Two premium season subscriptions (5 concerts, 10 tickets total) to Choralis. Includes two $50 gift certificates to William Jeffrey's Tavern.
Courtesy of Choralis Foundation & William Jeffrey's Tavern
Market Value: $500
Minimum Bid: $175
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Be dazzled by the Big Apple Circus's new performance, METAMORPHOSIS, on Friday, October 3, at 7:00pm at the Dulles Town Center in Sterling.
Courtesy of Big Apple Circus & Jaipur Indian Cuisine
Market Value: $152
Minimum Bid: $50
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Bring a friend and enjoy contemporary new works and classic reinventions at the Helen Hayes and Tony Award winning Signature Theatre's 2014/2015 season.
Courtesy of Signature Theatre and Charlie Chiang's
Market Value: $1,457
Minimum Bid: $510
Proceeds Support: CVPA
A holiday must-see! Septime Webre's The Nutcracker transports you back in time to historic Washington with George Washington as the heroic Nutcracker.
Courtesy of Washington Ballet and Chef Geoff
Market Value: $650
Minimum Bid: $230
Proceeds Support: Dance
The season includes The National Acrobats of the People's Republic of China, Cirque Peking and Deana Martin: A Tribute to Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra.
Courtesy of Hylton Performing Arts Center
Market Value: $896
Minimum Bid: $315
Proceeds Support: CVPA
The season includes Alonzo King LINES Ballet, Virginia Opera's production of Sweeney Todd, and Seraphic Fire.
Courtesy of Center for the Arts
Market Value: Up to $705
Minimum Bid: $245
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Join the School of Theater in its Season of Innovation with two tickets to the School's 2014-15 performances. Tickets to the two faculty directed productions and the three student directed productions are included. Also includes certificate to Lightfoot Restaurant.
Courtesy of School of Theater
Market Value: $200
Minimum Bid: $55
Proceeds Support: Theater
Take home signed memorabilia by award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig and have a character named after you or a person of your choosing in a future play.
Courtesy of Ken Ludwig
Market Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $70
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Musical theater students, under the direction of James Gardiner, choose a theme each semester and rehearse and perform a unique cabaret.
Courtesy of School of Theater
Market Value: $1,000
Minimum Bid: $350
Proceeds Support: Theater
You and three friends will receive tickets to a fall Mason Symphony Orchestra concert and have dinner with its conductor, Dr. Dennis Layendecker, at Le Mediterrean Bistro.
Courtesy of School of Music and Le Mediterrean Bistro
Market Value: $250
Minimum Bid: $85
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Courtesy of School of Dance
Market Value: $2,500
Minimum Bid: $875
Proceeds Support: Dance
Includes pre-portrait consultation, in-studio portrait session, and one custom made 11" x 14" imperial portrait.
Courtesy of Jeff Lubin
Market Value: $1,400
Minimum Bid: $455
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Get a unique perspective behind-the-scenes of the Netflix Orignial show, "House of Cards" with a walk-on role for you and a guest.
Courtesy of Kimberly Skyrme Casting
Market Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $250
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Courtesy of WETA
Market Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $300
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Bring a guest and "talk theater" with the Post's lead theater critic while enjoying unique Asian-American fusion cuisine.
Courtesy of Peter Marks, Shugoll Research, and Sea Pearl Restaurant
Market Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $100
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Produced by the renown San Esteban Winery in Los Andes, Chile, Laguna del Inca 2008 is a blend of cabernet sauvignon, carmenere and syrah.
Courtesy of Manuel Rojas
Market Value: $1,200
Minimum Bid: $420
Proceeds Support: CVPA
A Taste of Italy Gift Basket includes the finest products from Fratelli Carli of Italy. It includes olive oil, pesto sauce, arrabbiata sauce, risotto, penne, and much more!
Courtesy of Fratelli Carli of Italy
Market Value: $467
Minimum Bid: $165
Proceeds Support: CVPA
The 2014 ARTS by George! Steering Committee has assembled an 8-bottle assortment of wines, including a 2001 Ch?teau de Braude Haut-M?doc and a 2001 Ferrari-Carano Sienna.
Courtesy of The ARTS by George! Steering Committee 2014
Market Value: $194
Minimum Bid: $65
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Discover what makes wine distinctive and how beer is made, and then explore what suits your personal tastes!
Courtesy of Chain Bridge Cellars and Port City Brewery
Market Value: $330
Minimum Bid: $115
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Leave the stress of D.C. behind as you relax on your private tour and tasting of Chrysalis Vineyards in picturesque Middleburg, Virginia.
Courtesy of Chrysalis Vineyards
Market Value: $800
Minimum Bid: $280
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Enjoy the culinary delights of Vienna in a seven-course dinner for eight, with each course accompanied by an appropriate wine.
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
Market Value: Priceless
Minimum Bid: $600
Proceeds Support: CFA
One-week Acting for Young People summer camp session and one-week at a Potomac Arts Academy summer program. Plus 4 tickets for your family to see a show at Adventure Theatre.
Courtesy of Mary Lechter, Libby Curtis, Acting for Young People, Potomac Arts Academy, and Adventure Theatre
Market Value: $1,400
Minimum Bid: $490
Proceeds Support: Music & Theater
Learn from the best with two one-hour private voice lessons with mezzo-soprano, Distinguished University Professor and Director of Vocal Studies, Patricia Miller.
Courtesy of Patricia Miller, School of Music, Faculty
Market Value: $300
Minimum Bid: $105
Proceeds Support: Music
A student of any level will learn from International Steinway Artist and Managing Director of the School of Music, Dr. Linda Apple Monson, with two one-hour private piano lessons.
Courtesy of Linda Monson, School of Music, Faculty
Market Value: $300
Minimum Bid: $105
Proceeds Support: Music
Come to Mason's brand-new studio in the Performing Arts Building to record yourself. With the help of students and faculty, you will leave with a professional recording of your singing, playing an instrument, or whatever you would like. Take home a digital version of the recording in an edited state.
Courtesy of Prof. Guessford
Market Value: $4,000
Minimum Bid: $1,400
Proceeds Support: Music
This team building and communication session uses theater techniques to engage colleagues in working together creatively and dynamically.
Courtesy of Ken Elston, School of Theater, Faculty
Market Value: $900-$6,000 depending on size of group.
Minimum Bid: $315
Proceeds Support: Theater
Enrollment for one in Mason's week-long Game & Technology Institute for students ages 9-18. Learn the fundamentals of designing a game for your computer or your phone.
Courtesy of Computer Game Design Program
Market Value: $1,170
Minimum Bid: $410
Proceeds Support: Game Design
Have a great business idea but don't know where to start? Get some guidance with two 2-hour private business start-up consultation sessions with Dr. Scott Martin.
Courtesy of Dr. Scott Martin, Game Design, Faculty
Market Value: $1,000
Minimum Bid: $350
Proceeds Support: Game Design
Includes two classes at Arlington Arts Center and two $100 certificates to Liberty Tavern and Lyon Hall.
Courtesy of Carollei McMillin and Mark Fedorchak
Market Value: $700
Minimum Bid: $245
Proceeds Support: CVPA, Arts Management
10-week beginner level Chinese language classes (four seats) Includes 10 weeks of Chinese language classes, eight sessions of Chinese calligraphy classes (four seats), and 5 sessions of paper-cutting classes (6 seats) to learn how to create traditional Chinese paper-cutting works.
Courtesy of The Confucius Institute at Mason
Market Value: $1,600
Minimum Bid: $560
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Includes a 2-hour interior design consultation at RoomAntics, 4 hours of labor from Handyman Connection of Fairfax, a dish garden from Burke Florist, and a framed color photograph by Yavinsky.
Courtesy of RoomAntics, Handyman Connection of Fairfax, Burke Florist, and Lucy Church
Market Value: $570
Minimum Bid: $200
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Membership includes an invitation to Friends of Art dinner and a limited edition, signed print.
Courtesy of School of Art
Market Value: $1,200
Minimum Bid: $420
Proceeds Support: Art
This package is sure to score some major points! Enjoy pre-game warm-ups courtside, two tickets in a catered suite with food included, two Wizards gift bags and a group photo on the court. Pick your game (some exclusions).
Courtesy of Washington Wizards
Market Value: $2,500
Minimum Bid: $875
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Have fun on the ice with this hot package! Includes watching the pre-game warm-ups in the Penalty Box, two tickets for a catered suite with food included, two gift bags and a group photo on the ice. Pick your game (some exclusions).
Courtesy of Washington Capitals
Market Value: $2,500
Minimum Bid: $875
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Includes one complimentary haircut and blow dry and one complimentary manicure and pedicure at Rodi Salon, as well as a one-hour massage at Isola di Pace.
Courtesy of Rodi Salon and Julie Kennedy
Market Value: $230
Minimum Bid: $80
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Includes detoxifying rescue wash, foaming sea salt scrub, renewing body gel, fortifying hair mask, sea mud, face, & body mask, and an exfoliating body scrubber. Plus a color consultation for 3-9 people.
Courtesy of Danelle Springer
Market Value: $400
Minimum Bid: $140
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Enjoy a haricut, blowdry and finish, and a Kerastase express ritual from Red Door Spa in Tysons Corner
Courtesy of Red Door Spa Tysons Corner
Market Value: $125
Minimum Bid: $40
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Includes 4 dugout seats to a 2015 Nationals game (mutually agreed upon) and a parking pass, Ross Detwiler autographed baseball and a autographed photo of pitcher Darren O'Day (OK-he's an Oriole).
Courtesy of Shugoll Research, Washington Nationals Baseball Club, Baltimore Orioles
Market Value: $390
Minimum Bid: $135
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Interested in the Country Club of Fairfax? This is a great opportunity for you and your family to experience the Club for two months with a two month Golf Membership!
Courtesy of Country Club of Fairfax
Market Value: $1,800
Minimum Bid: $630
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Interested in the Country Club of Fairfax? This is a great opportunity for you and your family to experience the Club Country Club of Fairfax for two months with a two month Social Membership!
Courtesy of Country Club of Fairfax
Market Value: $900
Minimum Bid: $315
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Interested in the Country Club of Fairfax? This is a great opportunity for you and your family to experience the Club for two months with a two month Tennis Membership!
Courtesy of Country Club of Fairfax
Market Value: $1,200
Minimum Bid: $420
Proceeds Support: CVPA
Watch the rivalry play out from the best seats in the house! Includes free parking. Includes an autographed photograph of Jordan Reed, Tight End, #86 and linebacker Daryl Smith (OK- he's a Raven).
Courtesy of Shugoll Research
Market Value: $1,200
Minimum Bid: $420
Proceeds Support: CVPA
To place your advance bid please complete the following by:
Friday, September 26 at noon.
