preview auction items
Visit this site over the upcoming weeks for a sneak peak at the fabulous items that will be available during the silent and live auctions at the 2010 gala. Items will be added through May 8.
Absentee Bids
If you would like to bid on an item but are unable to attend the auction, you can place an absentee bid. To do so, please call Creative Arts Workshop at 203.562.4927 with the name of the item you wish to bid for and your maximum bid by Friday, May 7. Bids will be placed on your behalf, up to the maximum bid you have pre-specified.
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artwork
Portrait Drawing by Philip Pearlstein
Visit the New York studio of renowned painter Philip Pearlstein to sit for a portrait drawing! The portrait will be of one person, on a 14" x 12" sheet of paper, completed in one hour at a mutually agreed time.
Philip Pearlstein's work is in 63 museum collections throughout the United States, including the Corcoran Gallery of Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago.
Donated by Philip Pearlstein
Cesar Pelli Drawing
A hand-sketched 11” x 17” drawing of the Connecticut Science Center by renowned architect Cesar Pelli. Over the past twenty years, Pelli has designed buildings that have transformed the physical and cultural landscapes in various locations throughout the world.
Donated by Kim Healey
Paris Review 2003 by William Bailey,
Juror of CAW’s 2008 Painting As Presence Exhibition
This etching is by contemporary realist painter William Bailey. William has paintings in museums and public art galleries all over the United States including the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, DC, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia, among others. William Bailey is the Kingman Brewster Professor of Art Emeritus at Yale University. He was the juror for CAW’s 2008 National Exhibition, Painting as Presence.
Donated by William Bailey
Haifa Forest by Harold Shapiro
Harold is the CAW Photography Department Head. The photograph 20” x 24” was created above the city of Haifa, in the beautiful forest of the Carmel Mountains. Harold is a freelance photographer and exhibits widely. He is a graduate of New England School of Photography.
Donated by: Harold Shapiro
A Memory of a Sunset Illuminating Trees on West Rock by Peter Ziou
Peter is an art teacher at Hopkins School in New Haven and has worked at CAW for seventeen plus years. He writes, “CAW was my first home. It has a strong soul because every year it survives on love more than money; major thanks to the generous spirit of the people who work and make it run. It came from someone’s dream into a reality, and hopefully this idea that art belongs to everyone will continue to survive for the sake of artists and all people who feel art can make their lives more prosperous in feeling and spirit.” His work is gouache on rag paper and measures 16” x 13”. Peter exhibits nationally.
Donated by Peter Ziou
Are You Ready for Your Own Exhibition?
For four weeks in the winter of 2011, you can have use of the Creative Works gallery space. Design and hang your own exhibition. Available time period is from January 17 through February 11, 2011.
Donated by Creative Arts Workshop
Bow Front Cherry Console Table
This bow front solid American black cherry console table has shaker-style tapered legs. It features a centered drawer, off-centered black walnut inlay, and the tapered legs have a slight incised reveal. It measures 54” x 16” x 33” and is perfect behind a couch or in a front hall.
Donated by Fairhaven Furniture, The Alternative Home Store
Saint by Phyllis Crowley
The images from this composite archival pigment print come from a trip to Sicily. The saint is a wood figure that Phyllis came upon, and the porous stone background is taken from an ancient Roman ruin in Segesta. The work measures 9 x 9. Phyllis is a fine art and commercial photographer, now working digitally. In addition to teaching at CAW, she also teaches at the Norwalk Community College and the University of Bridgeport. In 1995 and 1999 she received the Artist Fellowship awards from the Connecticut Commission on the Arts.
Donated by Phyllis Crowley
Tulips and Pitcher by Eileen Eder
This oil on panel 12” x 12” is by Painting and Drawing faculty member Eileen Eder. In addition to teaching at CAW, Eileen teaches at the Yale Center for British Art and other arts organizations. Eileen received her MFA from the Graduate School of Figurative Art of the New York Academy of Art and has studied at the New York Studio School and the Rhode Island School of Design. She exhibits throughout New England.
Donated by Eileen Eder
Print from a Walker Evans Negative
This print from a Walker Evans negative is made by John Hill, a friend and colleague of Walker Evans. It depicts a Southern church and is probably from the 1930s. The frame is donated by Cheever Tyler.
Donated by Cheever Tyler and John Hill
Dusk by Lisa Hess Hesselgrave
This is a matted archival print, and is one of a limited edition of 50. The print is signed by the artist, embossed by Tandem Editions, certifying its authenticity. It is printed using archival pigments on Museo 100% rag archival paper and measures 18” x 24”. In addition to teaching at CAW, Lisa teaches at Fairfield University, Housatonic Community College, Paier College of Art, SUNY, Purchase and University of Connecticut, Storrs. She exhibits in Connecticut, Pennsylvania and New York. Included is a $80 framing gift certificate from Chapel Street’s renowned framer, Merwin’s.
Donated by Lisa Hess Hesselgrave and Merwin's Art Shop
Undulate/Orange by Blinn Jacobs
This casein, oil pastel on gatorboard measures 11” x 11” x 1”. Blinn Jacobs is an abstract artist. The basis of her work has been a dialogue between polygonal shaped canvases and the use of painter lines showing the interaction of color. Blinn studied at the Yale School of Art as a special student for four years and received her MFA in painting from the University of Pennsylvania in 1993.
Donated by Blinn Jacobs
Contemplating the Kindle by Ann P. Lehman
This steel, copper, and aluminum piece measures 12” x 18” x 18” and is created by CAW’s Sculpture Department Head, one of CAW’s founders and first President. Ann chose to examine her feelings about the technology that is confronting us today. Her love of books is her inspiration. Ann has done numerous one-woman sculpture shows and her work is widely collected. In addition to teaching at CAW, Ann teaches at Yale University. She received her BA from Smith College and studied at the University of Florence, Italy, the Cranbook Academy of Art and the Yale School of Art.
Donated by Ann P. Lehman
Cut-outs with Two Hands by Willard Lustenader
Will is on the CAW faculty and has exhibited throughout the United States. With regard to the cut-out still life paintings, he writes, “These pictures have developed as I combine my interests in early modernist collage and post war abstract color field painting with contemporary representational language.” This work is oil on linen and measures 16” x 26”.
Donated by Willard Lustenader
If We Could by Paulette Rosen
This artists’ book is by CAW’s Book Arts Department Head. Paulette received a BA in Arts and Media from Williams James College. She studied bookbinding with Gisela Noack and D. Ann Lindbeck. When she’s not at CAW, she teaches in local elementary schools and for independent workshops. Paulette exhibits throughout the Northeast.
Donated by Paulette Rosen
Studio Tour and Private Lesson with Karen Rossi
Join artist Karen Rossi for two hours of art and nature with a private lesson and tour of her Norfolk studio. Internationally known for her whimsical metal sculptures and Fanciful Flights gift products, Karen has been hosting art parties for young and old alike for over 20 years.
During your time together, Karen will teach you to create your own mermaid sun catcher to take home with you, along with memories of a studio tour and a walk in the woods, weather permitting. Offer expires Columbus Day weekend 2010. Note: Additional participants may be added for an additional materials fee of $12 per participant per hour.
Donated by Karen Rossi
Red and Green by Jessica Stockholder,
Juror of CAW’s 2002 Matter as Protagonist Exhibition
This Epson ink jet print measures 16” x 10 1/2”. Jessica received her BFA from the University of Victoria in Canada in 1982 and her MFA from Yale in 1985. She has exhibited widely in North America and Europe, at such venues as the Dia Center for the Arts, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Open Air Museum in Middellheim, Belgium, the Power Plant in Toronto, Canada, and Mitchell-Innes & Nash Gallery in New York. Her work is represented in various collections all over the world. This is donated in recognition of Allan Bell’s generosity.
Donated by Jessica Stockholder
fabulous destinations
April in Paris!
Come to Paris and stay for a week in a two-room apartment which sleeps two comfortably and can accomodate two more on a convertible sofa. Equipped with an American kitchen and a bathroom with laundry facilities, the apartment is ideally located in the center of Paris, in the historic Marais district. Easy public transportation is available in all directions, and it is within walking distance of many historic sites. The apartment is on the fourth floor of a XVIII century building with lots of light, but NO elevator. Available during the month of April or at another mutually agreed upon time.
Donated by Francoise Ehrmann
Vacation in Miami Beach on Exclusive Aqua Allison Island
Enjoy a week in a 10th floor Penthouse Condo in Miami Beach on exclusive Aqua Allison Island. The building was designed by Alexander Gorlin and the unit was designed by architect Rene Alexander. The couple splits their time between Miami and NYC and collect contemporary art. The space has been featured in Metropolitan Home July 2008 and Architectural Digest August 2006. It sleeps two couples with a master bedroom and guest room. Not suitable for children under 12 years old. The week will be mutually determined with the owners, known black-out dates are: November 27 - December 5, 2010; the week between Christmas and New Years 2010, and MLK week, January 14 - January 21, 2011.
Donated by David Parker and Marian Davis
Southwest Spectacular!
Football fans! Take a trip to the Sun City – El Paso, Texas – for the Sun Bowl excitement on New Year’s Eve day, December 31, 2010. Sun Bowl tickets are yours along with use for one week of a 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath condo in El Paso (west side). While you are there, take advantage of the sites (White Sands, NM; Big Bend & Marfa, TX), the sounds (El Paso Pro-Musica concert tickets for two); and the scenes (Sundland Park Race Track & Casino) for a fun-packed week – and lots of sun! Package must be used December 30, 2010 through January 7, 2011.
Donated by Drew Days & Ann Langdon, El Paso Pro-Musica, Sun Bowl Association
It’s Always the Right Season at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, DC
Enjoy a one night weekend stay in premiere accomodations centrally located in our nation's capital! Breakfast included. Must be used by May 8, 2011.
Donated by Four Seasons Hotel
Ski, Song & Sleep
One night (with option of a second at $200) at Mountain View Inn, a wonderful Victorian Bed & Breakfast in Norfolk, CT. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, snacks and tea; attentive innkeepers; beautiful surroundings, and lots of activities in the foothills of the Catskills. While staying at the Mountain View Inn, you can see John McCutcheon on Sunday, December 5, 2010 at Infinity Hall, also in Norfolk. John is an American folk music singer and multi-instrumentalist who has produced over twenty-five albums since the 1970s. The Mountain View Inn certificate (value $200) must be redeemed March to Memorial Day, 2010 or November 2010 to March 2011. Also included are two lift tickets to the Mohawk Mountain Ski Area, Connecticut’s premier snow resort since 1947, just 20 minutes away. Lift tickets must be used before December 31, 2011.
Donated by Mountain View Inn, Infinity Music Hall & Bistro, Mohawk Mountain Ski Area
An Afternoon in the Country with the Icelandic Horses
Accompany Ann P. Lehman and her son Eric for an afternoon of riding on the beautiful country trails of Bethany with their finest Icelandic horses.
Donated by Ann and Eric Lehman
body, mind and soul
Observe The Food Schmooze
You and a companion have the enviable opportunity to sit in and observe Faith Middleton and chef Chris Prosperi in action as they produce The Food Schmooze. The show is recorded on Wednesday mornings, at 10:30 am at the New Haven Studios at 70 Audubon Street. The exact Wednesday will be determined with the producers in the fall, when the new series begins. A rip-roaring good time!
Donated by Faith Middleton
Guided Tour of the Yale Art Gallery and Lunch with Jock Reynolds
Four people can enjoy a private viewing of the Winslow Homer, Thomas Eakins and Edward Hopper watercolors and drawings in the Yale Art Gallery's Duffy Study Center. Afterwards, they will be treated to lunch at the Union League Cafe. The foursome will also receive four major Yale Art Gallery publications plus a one year Family Membership in the Members of the Yale Art Museums.
Donated by Jock Reynolds
Lunch for Two with Talking Heads’ Chris Frantz & Tina Weymouth, plus a Signed CD
Have lunch with Chris Frantz & Tina Weymouth from the Talking Heads and Tom Tom Club and also enjoy one of their CDs. Lunch is for two people at a restaurant in either New Haven or Fairfield Counties. Time and location to be mutually agreed upon.
Donated by Chris Frantz & Tina Weymouth
Lunch for Two Followed by an Afternoon of Sea Kayaking
What could be better than a delicious lunch in Branford, followed by a sea kayaking adventure for two on the Long Island Sound? Date to be scheduled at a mutually convenient time; must be used before April 30, 2011.
Donated by Pat Kaplan and Ian Scott
tickets to...
Be a VIP at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas
New Haven’s own International Festival of Arts & Ideas features the best the world has to offer in the realm of music, theater and dance. Your basket includes eight complimentary tickets to select performances, Festival Membership providing discounts at participating shops and restaurants, NewAlliance Bank Hospitality Tent passes with reserved seating to all Green events, personal concierge ticket services, invitation to a private post-performance reception, discount parking vouchers with ticket purchases, one-time discount pass at the Official Festival Club, Graduate Club privileges during the Festival. Also included are two festival T-shirts and one Festival sports bottle. Ticket instructions are provided within the certificate.
Donated by an Anonymous Festival VIP, International Festival of Arts & Ideas
Dinner and Theater in Westport
Use this certificate towards your dinner at Cafe Lola and enjoy wonderful French cuisine. Then head to the Westport Country Playhouse for a night out. The mission of Westport Country Playhouse is to transform lives through the power of theater. Their aim is to enlighten, enrich and engage a diverse community of theater lovers, artists and students by presenting excellent professional theater and offering a welcoming experience that perpetuates the long tradition of the Westport Country Playhouse red barn. These tickets not valid for opening nights. Must be used by 12/31/2010.
Donated by Cafe Lola, Westport Country Playhouse
Cirque du Soleil Tickets!
Take a trip to National Harbor, Maryland, to enjoy Cirque du Soleil's new show, Ovo, on September 16, 2010.
Donated by Ann R. Langdon
Theatre for Two for a Year
Two subscriptions to the Long Wharf Theatre. The Long Wharf Theatre is a leader in American theatre, producing fresh and imaginative revivals of classics and modern plays, rediscoveries of neglected works and a variety of world and American premieres. Throughout its history, the Long Wharf Theatre has created a unique home in New Haven for theatre artists from around the world, resulting in the transfer of more than 30 Long Wharf productions to Broadway or Off-Broadway. These subscriptions are good through 2011.
Donated by Long Wharf Theatre
Piano at Sprague
Enjoy two tickets to each concert of the 2010-2011 Horowitz Piano series. This series showcases the distinguished piano faculty and internationally renowned pianists. All performances take place at Morse Recital Hall inside Sprague Memorial Hall. There will be at least six performances. Not to be missed!
Donated by Yale School of Music
Music in Norfolk, Connecticut
This package is for two Section A subscriptions to the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival’s 2010 Friday Series or 2010 Saturday Series. Bring along a picnic for pre-concert enjoyment on the grounds of the Battell-Stoekel Estate, then stroll to the historic Music Shed to listen to internationally-acclaimed artists. Tickets must be used during the 2010 summer season.
Donated by Norfolk Chamber Music Festival
All that Jazz
Preservation Hall Jazz Band in CT’s Northwest Corner. Come enjoy America’s premiere jazz band at the historic Music Shed in Norfolk, CT on Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 4:00 pm.
Donated by Norfolk Chamber Music Festival