CALL TO ARTISTS FOR THE 2021 ANNE MCKEE ARTIST’S FUND AUCTION

The Anne McKee Artists Fund of the Florida Keys, Inc. announces a Call to Artists for their 2021 Fine Art Auction. To observe social distancing, the auction will be held online, February 4 – 17.

The submission period for artwork opens October 8th and closes at midnight November 15th.   Applications are available and submitted online, with accompanying photo(s), at www.mckeefund.org.

Artists will be notified of acceptance no later than December 1, 2020. The Anne McKee Artists Fund of the Florida Keys, Inc., in its sole discretion, determines whether art submitted will be accepted for auction.

From February 4 – 17, 2021 The Studios of Key West will host a gallery show of accepted works available for up close and personal viewing. Bidding begins and ends on these dates as simultaneously these works will appear on the online McKee Fund auction site.

Up for bid will be original paintings, sculpture, photography, fiber art, ceramics, mixed media, jewelry and more.

Each participating artist receives 50 percent of the proceeds from the sale of his or her work, while the McKee Fund receives the remainder to award to other Keys artists for select projects

“We’ve always loved bringing artists and art collectors together for an evening of live-auction fun. Due to our commitment to current social responsibilities our 2021 auction is taking an exciting new turn… we’re hosting our auction online! ” said Roberta DePiero, Auction Chairman.

The online auction offers extra benefits to artists and collectors alike. With the site live for two weeks, buyers have more time to consider their bids, and artists get additional exposure for their works.

Plus, folks who can’t be in Key West in February still get a chance to see and buy wonderful local art,” adds DePiero.

The annual art auction raises money for project-based grants to Keys visual, literary and performing artists.

Founded by longtime Key West resident Anne McKee, the not-for-profit fund has awarded more than $317,000 since 1994.

For applications and more  information about the Anne McKee Artists Fund and its annual auction and artist grants, visit www.mckeefund.org.

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