Artists Needed for Upcoming GVT Art Auction

January 15, 2001
For Immediate Release
Contact: Gina Bruce
Greenbrier Valley Theatre
Lewisburg, WV
304-645-3838
304-645-3818 FAX

Lewisburg, WV – Greenbrier Valley Theatre (GVT) is looking for artists to participate in their seventh annual Art Auction. The auction will be held the evening of March 24, 2001.

This special auction supports GVTs Raise the Roof Campaign," and offers local and regional artists the opportunity to showcase their work to a new audience. In addition to giving back to the local arts community by donating their artwork, artists will receive a percentage of the sale price, and a complimentary subscription to the 2001 Summer Season. Preceding the auction, artwork will be prominently on display in the Theatres well-lighted gallery space.

Participating artists include Katherine Johnson, Jan Griffin, and Shir Wooton. A wide variety of art forms will be available for view and sale. Previous contributors to the Art Auction include June Anderson, Michael Christie, Jim OFlaherty, and Kikuko Shepard.
All artists are invited to call GVTs House Manager, Jane Matheny at 304-645-3838 for details about how to participate in this event.

Admission to the GVT Art Auction is free, and hors doeuvres will be served. For information about this and other upcoming events, contact the GVT Box Office at 304-645-3838 or visit www.gvtheatre.org

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