San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) Annual Fall Art Exhibition and Auction

Written by Esther Belinkoff Wednesday, 11 January 2012 21:48

SAN JOSE, CA.- The San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) is pleased to announce its upcoming Annual Fall Art Exhibition and Auction. Now in its 29th year, the comprehensive exhibition of more than 100 art works by some of the hottest artists in the Bay Area opens with a special member-only exhibition preview from 5pm to 6pm on Friday, October 2nd. A public reception is scheduled from 6pm to late during the popular South First Friday Gallery Walk in downtown San Jose's SoFA arts and entertainment district.

The exhibition culminates with a live auction of spirited bidding on Saturday, October 24th; doors open at 6pm and auction bidding begins promptly at 7pm. An image gallery of the auction artwork is now available online and will be updated regularly.

This long-standing Bay Area art event provides a unique opportunity to art lovers and collectors who are looking for world-class artwork created by the region's most established artists and its rising stars whose work reflect the scope of the Bay Area's vibrant and eclectic styles and interest. Auction goers can bid on a range of work including paintings, photographs, mixed media and installation pieces, and sculpture.

All proceeds from the auction support the ICA's innovative exhibitions and educational programming.

Accompanying the evening of lively and competitive bidding are complimentary champagne, wine and savory hors d'oeuvres donated by some of the area's finest restaurants. Auction tickets are $40 if purchased before October 24th. Tickets purchased at the door are $50 each. Call 408.283.8155 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for ticket reservations. The ICA will extend its gallery hours during the exhibition run as follows: Monday through Thursday, 10am-5pm; Friday, 10am-8pm; and Saturday, Noon to 5pm. Admission to the exhibition is free.

The ICA's Story
The ICA encourages creativity by presenting and interpreting thought-provoking contemporary art to a diverse audience. The ICA was founded in 1980 by a group of local artists who were interested in creating a venue to exhibit contemporary art. At that time, there were a small number of non-profit organizations in downtown San Jose that showcased the work of local artists. However, they were primarily artist run galleries. The ICA distinguished its exhibition program by hiring a professional curator to lead the organization and the gallery quickly gained a reputation for curatorial excellence. That remains true 28 years later.

Today the ICA is an energetic art space committed to promoting creativity among our artists and our audience. We present exhibitions in our three galleries that include the most current, relevant and often challenging art from the region, the nation and the world. The space is activated by opening receptions, South First Friday gallery walks, nighttime projections in the front windows, panel discussions, printmaking workshops, brown bag lunches and impromptu conversations in the galleries. Visit : www.sjica.org/

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