Art from the Heart Party
10×10 Silent Art Auction Fundraising Party
SATURDAY
DECEMBER 6TH, 2025
7 – 10pm
*6-7pm for VIP Sponsors
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The Art Guild
200 Port Washington Blvd
Manhaset NY
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Auction, Gallery & Cocktails
Free Admission
Join us for our 10×10 Silent Art Auction Party & Fundraiser – our largest fundraising this year. The Art Guild is an invaluable asset to our community. Funds go toward providing classes to adults, children, & teens at below market value, maintaining our gallery and exhibitions, and free community events. As the area’s only community visual arts center, The Art Guild serves as a hub for artists, students and families. Please help us expand our offerings by supporting our efforts.
All funds raised will benefit The Art Guild’s educational activities, community outreach programs, group exhibition opportunities and help to support the loving care of our historic home at the Elderfields Preserve.
WAYS TO SUPPORT
Sponsorship Opportunities
All funds raised will benefit The Art Guild’s education programs, group exhibition opportunities accessible to artists at all levels, and help to support the loving care of our home at Elderfields Preserve.
EVENT SPONSOR | $15,000
Buy-It-Now Benefit
Entrance for 8 to Auction Preview Cocktail Party
Naming rights for the 10×10
Large full color sponsor recognition near entrance
Logo featured on website for one year and on invitation and event materials
Opportunity for sponsor to speak at event
2026 Family Membership to The Art Guild
VIP PLATINUM AUCTION PREVIEW SPONSOR | $10,000
Buy-It-Now Benefit
Entrance for 8 to Auction Preview Cocktail Party
Large full color sponsor recognition near entrance
Featured in press releases and social media for the event
Logo featured on website for 3 months and on invitation and event materials
2026 Family Membership to The Art Guild
DIAMOND SPONSOR | $5,000
Buy-It-Now Benefit
Entrance for 6 to Auction Preview Cocktail Party
Large full color sponsor recognition near entrance
Featured in press releases and social media for the event
Logo featured on website for 3 months and on invitation and event materials
2026 Family Membership to The Art Guild
GOLD SPONSORS | $2,500
Buy-It-Now Benefit
Entrance for 6 to Auction Preview Cocktail Party
Signage at event
Featured in press releases and social media for the event
Logo featured on website for 3 months; Name on invitation
2026 Family Membership to The Art Guild
SILVER SPONSORS | $1,000
Buy-It-Now Benefit
Entrance for 4 to Auction Preview Cocktail Party
Signage at event
Featured in press releases and social media for the event
Name listed on event materials
2026 Family Membership to The Art Guild
BRONZE SPONSOR | $500
Entrance for 2 to Auction Preview Cocktail Party
Signage at event
Listed in press releases and social media for the event
Name listed on event materials
2026 Individual Membership to The Art Guild
PARTNER SPONSOR | $250
Entrance for 2 to Auction Preview Cocktail Party
Signage at event
Name in press releases, social media and event materials
PURCHASE SPONSORSHIP
PAY BY CREDIT CARD
*Check Preferred*
CONTACT US
Email Executive Director, Lisa Grossman at lgrossman@theartguild.org or call: 516-304-5797
Your gift is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
SUBMIT 10X10 FOR AUCTION
We provide the 10 x 10 cradled wood panel, you provide the artwork.
Any and all media may be used: acrylic, oil, watercolor, collage, photography, etc. Anything that can be done or mounted on the provided board is acceptable. Subject matter should be in good taste. The Art Guild reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to choose the artwork to be exhibited.
IMPORTANT DATES
DROP OFF: Artwork must be received by November 14. Please call for drop off times.
EXHIBIT DATES
Exhibit will be on view November 30 – January 2nd. Online silent bidding starts November 30 and ends December 6, 9:30. In person auction ends during our Reception. Remaining paintings will remain on view and will be available for purchase through January 6.
Preparing Cradled Panel for Art Work
The finished panel should be unframed. However, care should be taken to keep the sides clean or paint them to give a finished look. The Art Guild will wire the back for hanging.
PAINTING WITH OIL OR ACRYLIC
- Prior to painting, tape sides of panel if you do not expect to paint the sides.
- Apply gesso to the wood panel. Lightly sand between coats. Clear gesso will allow the wood grains to show.
- To help protect the surface, apply to dry artwork a coat of retouch varnish for oils or acrylic varnish for acrylic.
WATERCOLOR
- Watercolor paper (140 lb suggested) can be adhered to the wood panel either prior to painting or afterwards using a soft gel medium (gloss or matte) to glue the paper to the surface.
- Watercolor ground can be applied to the wood for painting directly on the panel without paper.
- Varnish for watercolors can be applied to the finished work.
PASTEL
- Adhere paper to panel using soft gel medium.
- Apply fixative to finished artwork
PHOTOGRAPHY
- Photographs can be adhered to panels using 3M scotch spray mount artists adhesive.
Additional information is available at www.goldenpaints.com/techincalinfo
DONATE ITEMS & SERVICES
We are delighted to hold a small silent auction and raffle at the event. Consider donating a piece of your original artwork to be included in the silent auction as well as items and services. These might include:
Art related items (books, museum tours, etc)
Private art lessons
Graphic design services
Memberships or gift certificates
Tickets to Broadway shows, sporting events, or concerts
Hotel stays
Vacation homes
Spa services
Fine jewelry
Other unique experiences
Please email info@theartguild.org or call 516-304-5797 if you have something to donate. Your generous gift is tax-deductible, and your generosity will be recognized at the event.
Please share our vision and support the arts locally. Your donation will benefit The Art Guild’s Education Programs and the loving care of our home at Elderfields Historic Preserve!
The in-person auction is scheduled for December 6th, but if you can’t attend or want to bid beforehand, email us your highest, final bid. Your bid will be added to the in-person silent auction on December 6th.