Arts & Entertainment

Auction sells the work of local artists

By

Kristen Livengood

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February 5, 2016

Auction sells the work of local artists - A man standing in front of a group of people looking at the camera - Tree — “Iguana in Paradise” by Christine Cordone is up for auction.

Anne McKee Artists Fund provides art grants

The historic Fort East Martello served as the backdrop for the annual Anne McKee Artists Fund Auction Gala last Sunday evening. To date, the fund has donated more than a quarter of a million dollars to local artists. Half the proceeds from each sale goes to the fund, while the other half goes to the participating artist.

Auction sells the work of local artists - A man standing on a table - CitizenM — Key West Sculptor Craig Berube weathers auctioneer Tom Luna’s good-natured ribbing with grace, while cradling his work ‘Angel Fish.’

Auction sells the work of local artists - A man and a woman sitting at a table - Human behavior — Clare and Burt Angermann have been bidding and supporting the Anne McKee Artists Auction since its creation in 1995.

Auction sells the work of local artists - A man holding a phone - Product — Brian Corbett, son of 92-year-old Anne McKee, welcomes the bidders. McKee wasn’t able to the make attend this year.

Auction sells the work of local artists - A person standing in front of a window - Art — Gingerbread Square Gallery Artist Jane Washburn shows her white pelican oil on canvas painting, ‘Snow Bird.’

Auction sells the work of local artists - A man and a woman standing in a room - Art exhibition — A bidder looks at ‘Days Gone By’ by Martha dePoo before the bidding starts.

Auction sells the work of local artists - A group of people that are standing in the grass - Wedding reception — The gala fundraiser takes place on the East Martello grounds.

Auction sells the work of local artists - A group of people sitting at a table in front of a crowd - Public Relations — On break from rehearsing for Waterfront Playhouse’s ‘The Producers’ opening March 3, auctioneer Tom Luna chats with emcee William Welch, a frequent contributor to the art auction and 2014 Miriam B. Good Award winner.

Auction sells the work of local artists - A man and a woman smiling for the camera - Girl — Karen Moore shows ‘Riviera Canal Sunset’ by Bob Slitzan. Later, Moore’s own jewelry went up on the auction block.

Auction sells the work of local artists - A man standing in front of a screen - Painting — Reef Perkins helps show off pieces of art. Here, he holds ‘Women on Green’ by local life artist Annamarie Giordano.

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