Marcch 29, 2010       

PRESS RELEASE

Some of the Lots in our Upcoming Auction!

Art Auction to Benefit Historical Society

set for April 24th 2010

SOUTHOLD, NY.  A special art auction, featuring the works of both living and past artists of eastern Long Island, is being sponsored by the Southold Historical Society.  The auction, which will take place on Saturday, April 24th, 2010, will feature works by a number of important local painters, photographers, and artisans.  The event will benefit both the Society as well as many of the living artists participating in the event.

In addition to works by living artists, which will include Thomas Monaster, Bob Day, and Glenn Smith, there will be a number of works by painters of our recent past.  Some of the featured items include a hilly landscape by Whitney M. Hubbard and a vew near Orient by George Hallock.  Other painters who will be represented in this category also include Mattituck artist Caroline Bell and Teresa Shaw.

"In hard economic times like we are seeing now, it is important to find ways to support the artists in our community - who are often hit the hardest under these circumstances," stated Geoffrey Fleming, Director of the Society.  "The Society is very proud that half of all the money raised at this event will go to support the participating artists," he continued.

The location of the event, the Clovis Point Winery in Jamesport, is one of the more recent additions to the North Fork vineyard scene.  Set amidst the vines, the vineyard's main tasting room is a barn converted for that use.  "We are delighted to have Clovis Point's support for this event," continued Fleming.

The preview will begin at 4:30 pm, with the auction beginning at 6pm.  There is a $10 entry donation, which includes wine and hors d'oeuvres.  This inexpensive fee will allow those in attendance to spend the rest of their hard earned money on a beautiful artwork for their home or office.

For further information on this event and others at the Society, please call (631) 765-5500 or visit us on the web at www.southoldhistoricalsociety.org.