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ANNUAL FUNDRAISER & ART AUCTION

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Open AIR Annual Fundraiser & Art Auction
at The Missoula Public Library
November 3, 5-8 PM

Glow, verb: To give off a steady radiance or light.

From infinite texts, free access to knowledge sharing, and an inspiring ‘culture house’ model, Open AIR is excited to host our Annual Fundraiser at the award-winning Missoula Public Library on November 3rd, 2023. With our commitment to place-based engagement, over 30 artists will create new works of art inspired by the library.

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LIVE AND SILENT ART AUCTION
Bid on new work by 30 local artists who have created pieces inspired by their experience of the amazing Missoula Public Library. Artists include Stella Nall, David Lusk, Ladypajama, Tricia Opstad and more!

LIVE MUSIC
Swing to the soulful tunes of jazz ensemble Cork & Spark (Hamilton, MT)

FOOD & DRINK
Enjoy a lavish and seasonally inspired tapas buffet + cash beer and wine bar

ART SHOW & RECEPTION
Preview work by this year’s auction artists on display at the Missoula Public Library
October 19 - November 3, 4th floor, Reception October 24th 5pm

2023 AUCTION ARTISTS
Shelby Baldridge, BT Livermore, Christine Martin, Brandon Reintjes, David Lusk, Cameron Decker, Kerri Rosenstein, Aspen Decker, Amanda Bielby, Becky Roberts, Bracha Tenenbaum, Cait Finley, Chris Alveshere, David Raba, David Johnson, Elaine Fraticelli, Jennifer Ogden, Jill Logan, Ladypajama, Laura Blue Palmer, Lauren Norby, Lillian Nelson, Mathew O'Reilly, Nancy Fitch, Roxana Heinz, Samantha Dwyer, Sophia Hart, Stella Nall, Taylor Leigh, Tessa Heck, Tim Nielson, Tricia A Opstad, Kaisha Gerhardt, Stoney Samsoe, Sam Dwyer