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| - Go on a Wednesday for the art battle! SERIOUSLY .... if you are looking to get new art for your place, or if you just want to come and flex your creativity, come out. You can make art and then auction it off at the end of the night if you so desire, or you can watch the art being made and then try to purchase your favorite pieces in the auction.
For the art battle they spin a wheel and themes are giving, there is an emcee for the evening letting you know what the themes are and how the night will progress, after that the artists are off, occupying every space of the venue, on the floor, couches, against the walls and in the summer spilling out into the streets.... you get to watch as an observer, and go and have conversations with the artists and see whats happening. Then 2 hours later the auction starts.... so if there was a piece that caught your eye stick around. You can sometimes get pieces that would normally sell for thousands of dollars for under $100, and its guaranteed to be a one-of-a-kind. And who doesn't like to support local artists and businesses.... 1/2 of the money collected goes direct to the artist, the other half goes to the venue so they can continue to have such nifty events. Usually all the artwork that is up on the walls is for sale too, and it changes frequently, so if nothing caught your eye that time, don't be afraid to go back.
All ages are welcome, and many kids create and auction off art as well. Its a totally different date night, maybe work on a piece together, and if you choose auction it off and buy a bottle of wine after!
The only downside is the lack of snacks and beverages for those observing, but there is a convenience store just around the corner!
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