"Art Palooza" – Party & Auction Fundraiser for The Center for Contemporary Art

BEDMINSTER, N.J. - Sept. 25, 2023 - PRLog -- Tickets are available for The Center's fall fundraiser, "Art Palooza," on Friday, October 13 from 7-10 p.m. This party and auction will feature an evening filled with delicious food from the wood-fired pizza truck, Và Fa Napoli Pizza, signature cocktails from Claremont Distillery, live music from Jersey's own Hoi Polloi, a 50/50 raffle, and an auction of ceramic plates created specifically for "Art Palooza."

The auction is made up of original ceramic plates created by a talented community of local and regional artists. Participating artists to date: Jennifer Evans Arbo, Serena Bocchino, Ricky Boscarino, Peter Dakota Shalit, Kathy Jerabek Davis, Peggy Davo, Victor Davson, Eva Deffenbaugh, Tracy DiTolla, Doris Ettlinger, Sarah Gamble, Marsha Goldberg, Sarah Gromek, Wendy Hallstrom, Patrick Huffman, Rita Koch, Frank May, Michael McFadden, Liz Mitchell, Sheri Muha, Ilse Sorensen Murdock, Lori Pearson, Jessica Pearson, Estelle Pultar, Larry Quirk, Cheryl R. Riley, John Reinking, Louise Cullen Robinson, Theda Sandiford, Alison Scherr, Caitlin Servilio, Wes Sherman, Lena Shiffman, Blanche Somer, Donna Souren, Ehren Tool, Katie Truk, Barbara Wallace, Cyndi Wish.

In addition, 8"x8" original works of art created by artists from The Center's community will be available for $88 each.

Advance tickets are $80 per person or $90 at the door (must be 21 or over to attend). All proceeds directly support The Center's mission and programs including education, exhibitions, and vital community partnerships which support accessibility to the arts.

To learn more and to purchase tickets visit https://www.ccabedminster.org/artpalooza

"Art Palooza" Sponsors: Cuneo & Leonetti, EMD Electronics, The Merrill G. and Emita E. Hastings Foundation, Etta & John Marshall, Morey, Nee, Buck & Oswald, Risk Strategies - Meeker Sharkey & Hurley, Sanofi, Somerset County Business Partnership, Spectacle Communications, LLC, and Turner Marketing, Inc.

About The Center for Contemporary Art
Founded in 1970, The Center for Contemporary Art is a vital regional art center with a vibrant studio art school, extensive exhibition program and important community partnership programs. The Center for Contemporary Art is committed to enabling all visitors to experience its classes and workshops, exhibitions and public programs. The Center was awarded the 2019 Economic Champion Award in recognition of its significant impact on Somerset County in the areas of employment, financial contributions, and community events and programs. The Center is located at 2020 Burnt Mills Road in Bedminster, NJ. For further information, please visit The Center for Contemporary Art online at www.ccabedminster.org