University to hold 53rd annual Art Auction April 16

Numerous works of art – sculpture, photography, paintings and ceramics – made by faculty and students at the University of South Carolina will go to the highest bidders Wednesday, April 16, at the 53rd annual Art Auction.

The popular event will be held in the Campus Room of Capstone House, beginning with a preview party at 6 p.m. followed by the auction at 7 p.m. The art will be on display beginning at 1 p.m. that day for public viewing. The event is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be provided.

The auction is sponsored by the department of art in the university’s College of Arts and Sciences. Proceeds from the auctioned works are divided between the artists and the university’s art scholarship and gallery fund. Credit cards and checks will be accepted. Last year’s auction raised more than $19,000, up from $14,000 the year before.

For more information, contact Mana Hewitt, gallery director and organizer of this year’s event, at 803-777-7480 or 803-777-4236.