ART OPENING PREVIEWS WORKS FOR FINE ART AUCTION

Excitement is building with the anticipation of the 30th Annual Anne McKee Fine Art Auction and Tropical Gala. Artwork will be previewed with a “Buy it Now” option beginning February 6th through February 20th at the Studios of Key West, 533 Eaton Street.

The auction will be held on Friday, February 21st at The Studios of Key West. Doors open at 4:15, and bidding begins at 5 p.m.

Prior to the auction start, attendees can enjoy Hugh’s View atop the Studios or listen to the Key West High School Steel Drum Band in the auditorium. In addition, there will be a special tribute to Anne McKee for her amazing contribution to the arts community through this fund.

This year, 46 fabulous works of art will be auctioned off. The artwork offers something for every taste, including photography, oils, sculpture, watercolors, ceramics, and more. Many of the artists are former Anne McKee Fund grant recipients whose work is highly prized.

Tickets are available for this gala event and includes gourmet hors d’oeuvres and champagne. Regular admission is $30, with a VIP ticket for $65. A cash bar will also be available.

Previews and tickets are available at www.mckeefund.org.

Artists who are participating in the auction receive 50 percent of the proceeds from the sale of the work, while the McKee Fund receives the remainder. That money is awarded as grants to Keys artists for select projects. Founded by longtime Key West resident Anne McKee, the not-for-profit fund has awarded more than $400,000 to more than 400 artists since 1994.

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