Auction for the Arts

The Arts Council of Big Sky is pleased to be hosting its fifth annual fund-raising art auction event on Thursday, March 23, at Moonlight Basin Lodge, from at 6-9 p.m. The event is sponsored by Big Sky Sotheby’s International Realty.

There will be a quick-finish session followed by a live auction with some of the most recognized artists in the West. Confirmed artists include Tom Gilleon, Kevin Red Star, Carol Hagan, Gary Lynn Roberts, Michael Ome Untiedt, Carol Speilman, Michael Blessing, Laurie Stevens, Susan Blackwood, Meagan Blessing, Julie Chapman, Todd Connor, Howard Friedland, Harry Koyama, John Potter, Tom English, Shirle Wempner and Greg Woodard.

In addition, a silent auction will feature local and regional artists. Delicious food and live music will complete the event, which is the only dedicated fundraising effort of the year for the Arts Council.

Tickets are $75/general admission and $125 for VIP, which includes an exclusive artist luncheon on the day of the event, an apres ski reception with Kevin Red Star on March 22 at the Sotheby's Big Sky Town Center office, as well as preferred seating at the live auction. Call 995-2742 for more information and reservations. Tickets price includes two drink tickets.