St. Joseph School hosts art auction on March 24

Florida - St. Joseph School in the Village of Florida will host an art and goods auction on Saturday, March 24, at the school. The preview will begin at 6 p.m. with the auction starting at 7 p.m. Ross Galleries of Holbrook will conduct the auction, which will feature more than 150 custom framed and matted works of art: lithographs, etchings, serigraphs, animation cells, watercolors, original oils signed by the artists and documented sports memorabilia. Art work by St. Joseph School students also will be featured. Artists include Kinkade, Wooster Scott, Picasso, Delacroix, Chagall, Boulanger, Neiman, Fauchere and Shaviko. The majority of the art will have opening bids ranging from $45.00 to $300.00 Opening bids are generally 50 percent less than traditional framed gallery prices. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple. The ticket price includes a wine and cheese social with hors d’oeurves and desserts throughout the auction. On-premise babysitting is available for those attending the auction. The funds raised by this event will go toward St. Joseph School. For tickets or information, contact Al Rondon at 651-8049.