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The Humboldt Arts Council’s Fifth Annual Small Works Benefit Drawing offers twelve miniatures-- six three-dimensional and six (8" x 10") framed works of art by local art luminaries. This delightful benefit drawing features work valued from $200 to $2,000. It’s a great chance for you to own original artwork at an affordable price while helping the Humboldt Arts Council support its community programs, including the Morris Graves Museum of Art.

Visit the Rotunda of the MGMA June 1 through the drawing on December 7, 2007 to see in person the artwork or artworks you want to win. Drawing Reception from 5 - 7, winners will be announced at 7. Also come back to see this year’s artists give a free presentation from 6 - 7 pm each first and third Friday of the month starting June 15. Tickets are $10 each; three for $25; ten for $50; and 25 for $100.

You can purchase tickets at the Museum Store and cast your tickets into boxes mounted below each work of art. Or, simply mail the order form in this brochure and we will confirm your purchase and enter your tickets for you. These benefit drawing tickets make a fun gift for the holidays, birthdays and thank you’s, and if you purchase tickets in money-saving lots, who says you have to give them all away? You might win enough artwork to launch your career as a collector!

Artist Presentations
Free, 6 - 7 pm

• June 15 - John King

• July 6 - Pat Durbin

• July 20 - Peggy J. Murray

• August 3 - Mary Louise Anderson

• September 7 - Don Antón

• October 5 - Shawn Gould

• October 19 - Lien Truong

• November 2 - Laurel Skye

• November 16 - Kit Davenport

Pumpkins by Shawn Gould
acrylic on canvas
Artist Presentation: Friday, October 5, 6 - 7 pm

WINNER: Peter Kenyon

The burden of hope, balanced on the shoulders of expectations. by Don Gregorio Antón
translucent image on copper
Artist Presentation: Friday, September 7, 6 - 7 pm

WINNER: Teresa Porter

Dog in Kimono by Peggy Jane Murray
watercolor
Artist Presentation: Friday, July 20, 6 - 7 pm

WINNER: William Lunt

Favorite Places Side A - Sequoia Park

Favorite Places Side B - Big Lagoon

Favorite Places by Pat Durbin
fiber art (this artwork is doubled sided)
Artist Presentation: Friday, July 6, 6 - 7 pm

WINNER: Sara Turner

South Westerly Breezes by Mary Louise Anderson
oil on canvas
Artist Presentation: Friday, August 3, 6 - 7 pm

WINNER: Mark Harris

Cup O' Bronze Stix by Maris Benson, bronze
Maris Benson was a Professor of Art at Humboldt State University. This piece was generously donated by Maggie Moore

WINNER: Noelle Marak

House of Worship #3 by Lien Truong
oil on panel
Artist Presentation: Friday, October 19, 6 - 7 pm

WINNER: Sheila Marks

The Glass Serenade by Laurel Skye
Italian glass mosaic & tempered glass
Artist Presentation: Friday, November 2, 6 - 7 pm

WINNER: Fred Sundquist

Listener by Kit Davenport
ceramic, glaze, wax and pigment
Artist Presentation: Friday, November 16, 6 - 7 pm

WINNER: Sylvia Donaldson

Energy Field by John King
concrete
Artist Presentation: Friday, June 15, 6 - 7 pm

WINNER: Jim Lowry

Burnt Calligraphy by Claire Iris Schencke
mixed media on paper
Artist Presentation: Friday, August 17, 6 - 7 pm

WINNER: Debbie Krukonis

Medley of Poppies by Floyd Bettiga
oil on canvas

WINNER: Neal Carnam