Art auction at Western Gallery Nov. 19 supports students

On Wednesday, November 19, 2014 the Western Washington University Department of Art will host the closing of the "Traveling Eye Art Auction and Exhibition." The Western Gallery will be open Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. to view the works for sale. The final silent auction of the ‘Traveling Eye’ works will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This auction and exhibition features an array of donated works created by artists from Florida to Vancouver, B.C. The work includes established and emerging artists, including works by Rodney Graham, Jess T. Dugan, Rebecca Cummins, and Dianne Kornberg. Work by Western students will also be available for purchase.

The work is priced at a fraction of its market value, and all proceeds from the auction sales will contribute to Travel Scholarships available to Western students participating in the national Society for Photographic Education conference in New Orleans, 2015.

The Society for Photographic Education is a nonprofit membership organization that provides and fosters an understanding of photography as a means of diverse creative expression, cultural insight, and experimental practice. Through it interdisciplinary programs, services, and publications, the society seeks to promote a broader understanding of the medium in all its forms through teaching and learning, scholarship, and criticism.

Complete list of participating artists: Garth Amundson & Pierre Gour, Kimmiree Bolla, Kai Caemmerer, Carrie Cooper, Stephen Crompton, Greg Crooks, Rebecca Cummins, Dennis DeHart, Jess T. Dugan, Ellen Garvens, Stuart Gibson, Rodney Graham, Ryan Hargis, Megan Harmon, Alicia Hatfield, Kelly Hill, John Holmgren, Spencer R. Isitt, Jonathan Johnson, Robin Jones, Annmarie Kent, Allyson Klutenkamper, Dianne Kornberg, Frankie Krupa-Vahdani, Kenda North, Klaus Pinter, Alyssa Pitcher, Jennifer J Saracino, Annie & Nick Shepard, Robin Sizemore, Dylan Vogel, Collin Whalen, Carly Zufelt.

The event is free and open to the public. For disability accommodations call 360-650-3939.