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Contact:
Janet Teunis
Director of Operations
616 454 7000 x11
janet@uica.org
UICA’s 12th annual fundraising event, Live Coverage, featuring over 50 West Michigan artists and held for the first time at 2 Fulton West
GRAND RAPIDS, MI, February 11, 2013 – This Saturday, February 16 from 6–11 PM, the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) will celebrate the creative talents of over 50 West Michigan artists with its annual fundraising event Live Coverage. Guests can experience the thrill of great art being made right in front of them. This unforgettable evening combines live and silent auctions, music by DJ Todd Ernst, and an array of fine food from Amway Grand Plaza and a cash bar by Martha’s Vineyard.
Michele DeSelms from FOX 17 will emcee the event, that will be held for the first time in UICA’s new facility at 2 Fulton West. This event is a must for collectors, designers, and anyone with a passion for original artwork. All proceeds from Live Coverage will further the innovative artistic, educational, and youth programs of UICA – Michigan’s largest contemporary art center.
Tickets are: $65 for UICA Members (Cash Bar), $75 for Non-Members (Cash Bar). For an additional $35, VIP tickets are available that include valet parking at 8 Commerce, an exclusive special entrance, champagne, preferred seating at the Live Auction, $16 in drink tickets and 2 UICA film passes ($50 value). Tickets can be purchased online or by contacting Stef at 616 454 7000 x19 | stef@uica.org.
UICA thanks this year’s Presenting Sponsor, Wolverine Worldwide.
UICA also thanks:
Live Auction Sponsor – Steelcase Inc.
Event Sponsors – Law Weathers and Amway Grand Plaza
Auction Sponsors – Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones PLC, Kathryn Chaplow LLC, West Side Beer, Conduit Studio, LaFontsee Galleries, YoChef Catering, and Service Reproduction Co.
56 artists are scheduled to participate in the event list year, a complete list is below, including well-known Michigan artist Stephen Duren. This ‘must attend’ event is in its 12th year.
The event is the largest fundraiser for the year for UICA and proceeds support general operations and educational programs. This year a portion of the Live Auction will be dedicated to raising funds for honorariums for local, national and international exhibiting artists. Last year’s Live Auction alone brought in over $20,000 in revenue. With the Live Auction, 5 silent auction sections, ticket sales, and other contributions, UICA’s goal is to raise $75,000 this year.
Although the event will be held on multiple floors at our brand new facility, the format will be very similar to past years, with silent auction sections closing every half hour. The event will begin on Level 1, with the first auction closing at 7:30pm. Guests will then be invited to Level 4 for the next 2 silent auction closings at 8:00pm and 8:30pm. The Live Auction will occur on Level 4, and will begin with special announcements and acknowledgments by UICA’s Board President, Kathryn Chaplow. Jerry Austhof from Miedema Auctioneering will conduct the Live Auction, which will include over eight highly valued art pieces plus a dinner at the exclusive Meyer May House. The Meyer May House dinner was donated by Steelcase Inc. The event will conclude after 2 more silent auction sections close at 10:15pm and 10:45pm.
LIVE COVERAGE: Featured Artist Stephen Duren
Stephen Duren has been painting in West Michigan since 1978. His work resides in art collections from coast to coast. Sylvie Roder from ARTWEEK wrote of his work, “Semiabstract images seize the moment and are graced by directness and simplicity." Duren has generously supported UICA for decades and has enthusiastically participated in Live Coverage since this event began.
LIVE COVERAGE: Participating Artist List
Carlos Aceves
Lisa Ambrose
Joel Berry
Paula Bowers
Abigail Bradley
Dianne Carroll Burdick
Mandy Cano Villalobos
Alana Carlson
Amanda Carmer
Stephanie Chrisholm
Ann Chuchvara
A Blair Clemo
Cyd Colvig
Jay Constantine
Patti Constantine
Elaine Dalcher
Heather Duffy
Devin Dumond
Stephen Duren
Margie Erlandson
Cindi Ford
Loralee Grace
Taylor Greenfield
Alynn Guerra
Elizabeth Hawkins
Aneka Ingold
Salvador Jimenez
Robyn Kane
Justin Kellner
Megan Klco
Susan Klein
Shelly Klein
Jeffrey Kraus
Monica Lloyd
Matt Maniscalco
Deb Mankoff
Myra Manness
Anthony Mead
Rosemary Mifsud
Susan Mulder
Maureen Nollette
Sarah Parr
Molly Pettengill
Matt Plescher
Lauren Richards
Phil Scally
Gypsy Schindler
Rita Shields
Stafford Smith
Janet Teunis
Kayla Thompson
Amanda Wieczorek
Phil Wilson
Jacob Zars
Diane Zeeuw
Celebrating its 35th year as a contemporary arts organization in a beautiful new building on the busiest intersection in Grand Rapids, the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts initiates conversation with cutting-edge visual art, film, performance, literature, music, education programs and events. Partnering with regional, national, and international artists, the UICA offers innovative experiences with the latest art forms and the newest creative ideas - groundbreaking work that might not otherwise find a venue in Michigan.
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Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts
2 Fulton West
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
P 616 454 7000
F 616 459 9395 uica.org
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