ArtsNatchez prepares for Saturday silent auction

Published 12:00 am Friday, December 12, 2014

By Ben Hillyer

Connie Burns and Mary Ann Spell were busy arranging artwork for Saturday's silent auction. One of the items that will be auctioned is a handcrafted pen and stylus set made by Ron Chapman. (Ben Hillyer/The Natchez Democrat)

Connie Burns and Mary Ann Spell were busy arranging artwork for Saturday’s silent auction. One of the items that will be auctioned is a handcrafted pen and stylus set made by Ron Chapman. (Ben Hillyer/The Natchez Democrat)

NATCHEZ — ArtsNatchez members were busy preparing the gallery on Main Street for Saturday night’s silent auction party. Artwork from current and past members ranging from a handcrafted pen and stylus set, above, to paintings and clay artwork will be up for auction from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Refereshments and live entertainment will also be offered. Proceeds from the event will go to ArtsNatchez. Artwork can be previewed both today and Saturday at the gallery at 425 Main St.

Carolyn Gwin, left, Connie Burns and Mary Ann Spell prepare for Saturday's silent auction. (Ben Hillyer/ The Natchez Democrat)

Carolyn Gwin, left, Connie Burns and Mary Ann Spell prepare for Saturday’s silent auction. (Ben Hillyer/ The Natchez Democrat)

Artwork that will be auctioned range from ceramic pieces to paintings and drawings. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Artwork that will be auctioned range from ceramic pieces to paintings and drawings. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

 

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