Art Mart and Silent Auction—Local artists set up shop at the Bath House Dallas

The Bath House Cultural Center Advisory Council and the Friends of the Bath House present The 2010 Winter Art Mart and Silent Auction November 19-21, 2010 Friday, November 19- Preview Reception (7-9 PM) Saturday, November 20 – Sale and auction (12-7 PM) Sunday, November 21 – Sale and auction (11 AM-6 PM) Free admission. Free parking.

Dallas– Art lovers once again get a great opportunity do some early holiday shopping while supporting local artists during the Bath House Cultural Center’s Winter Art Mart, November 19-21, 2010. The Art Mart has always been the place to find a special piece of art for yourself, family, and friends. The Art Mart features the artwork of over 40 local and regional artists featuring wonderful paintings, sculpture, photography, pottery, ceramics, jewelry, cards and other unique creations. The Bath House Winter Art Mart benefits the Bath House Cultural Center's year-round visual and performing arts programs. Purchases benefit everyone: The lucky owner will take home one-of-a-kind artwork, while local artists and arts lovers will be able to continue enjoying the arts at the neighborhood cultural center on White Rock Lake. An Art Preview Reception is scheduled for Friday, November 19, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm, and will be open to the public. Art Mart visitors are invited to raise a glass of cheer to celebrate the kick off of the Art Mart weekend, have a chance to become a Friend of the Bath House, and take a first look at the artistic creations and auction items being showcased in the Art Mart. In addition to the art sale, which continues during the weekend, Friends of the Bath House will host a silent auction. All participating artists have generously donated art for the auction. This year's auctioneer will be Artistic Eye; proceeds of the silent auction will go to the Friends of the Bath House to support visual and performing arts at the Bath House. The artists participating in the 2010 Spring Art Mart are: Kim Argubright, Rebecca Bailey, Eileen Miles Biggs, Martha Boles, George Boyd, Mary Brinson, Jan Byron, Andrea and Elena Chudoba, Dan Coppersmith, Fermin Coronado, Beverly Daniel, Dan and Lori Dudley, Barbara Erickson, Tom Field, Brad Foster, Angela Gallia, Pastor Garcia, Fred Gardner, Nicki Gulley, Rebecca Guy, Kerry Hennegan, Fred R. Hight, Shelli Hoggarth, Jeff and Sigrun Hukill, Karen Jacobi, Cindy Kelley, Carmen Kelley and Sylvia Mims, Mick McGill, Jo Moncrief, Jiyoung Moore, Marianne Moreno, Teri Muse, Teri Muse, Pam Myers-Morgan, Melia Newman, Travis Rice, Beth Ritter-Perry, Marty Ruiz, Elisabeth Schalij, Lugina Stanley, Karin Vanslyke, and Debra Worrell Hernandez. The 2010 Winter Art Mart is free and open to the public. ART MART SCHEDULE: Friday, November 19, 2010 (7-9 PM) - Art Preview. Auction bidding begins. Saturday, November 20, 2010 (12-7 PM) - Art Mart and Silent Auction. Sunday, November 21, 2010 (11 AM-6 PM)- Art Mart and Silent Auction—Silent auction ends at 5 PM. Please visit www.bathhousecultural.com for more information.

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Press Photographs Shelli Hoggarth, Jan Byron, and Rebecca Guy. To download print-resolution (300 dpi) JPEG press photographs of this event, please visit the online Press Room at http://enriquefernandezcervantes.com/bhccpress/ Publication of photographs must contain the credit line provided on the webpage. Photographs may only be used for promotional, educational, or non-commercial purposes. Download press photograph The Bath House Cultural Center is a division of the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs. The center is dedicated to fostering the growth, development and quality of multi-cultural arts within the City of Dallas. The center emphasizes innovating visual and performing arts as well as other multi-discipline events throughout the year. Funding for the Bath House Cultural Center is provided by the City of Dallas, with additional support from the Texas Commission on the Arts. LOCATION AND HOURS: The Bath House Cultural Center is located on the eastern shore of White Rock Lake at the end of Northcliff Dr. off of Buckner Blvd. at 521 E. Lawther, Dallas, TX 75218. The Bath House Cultural Center's regular hours of operation are Tuesday-Saturday from 12 PM to 6 PM. The center is open until 10:00 PM on nights with theatre performances. For general information about cultural programs at the Bath House Cultural Center, please call (214) 670-8749 or visit the center’s website at www.bathhousecultural.com For information about the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs, please visit www.dallasculture.org.