Sierra Club Photo Auction Nov. 10

After a four year hiatus, the Sierra Club Camera Committee presents its 23^rd Photography Auction on Saturday, November 10, with refreshments, socializing, door prizes, and, of course, great artworks to buy.

Since the last auction, member photographers have been creating beautiful and engaging new images including natural and urban environments, architecture, portraiture, wildlife and still-life subjects, in traditional and digital formats, in black & white and color media, from local and exotic locations.

Photographers of renown join members in supporting the Camera Committee with generous donations to a wonderful selection of fine-art and editorial prints, photo books and other items. For the first time, auction lots will be curated by a jury to create a well-rounded collection of quality images in styles to suit all tastes.

This auction will be an art pop-up of sorts, hosted by the G2 Gallery, Los Angeles's best source for conservation-minded photography, within their lovely Venice space on Abbott Kinney Boulevard.

Starting at 4:30 p.m., an hour of print-viewing and socializing will launch the event. Savory and sweet snacks and beverages, including wine and soft drinks will be served. Silent auction bids on selected items will be collected throughout the evening. Live auction bidding commences at 5:30 p.m. The Committee is hoping to see some lively bidding, but there is still a good chance that some bidders will take home bargains.

The donors list and a preview of the live auction offerings will be available on the Committee’s website at http://angeles.sierraclub.org/camera. New donors will be announced and new auction items will be added weekly, so visit often.

Proceeds from the 23rd Photography Auction will benefit the Sierra Club’s Angeles Chapter's programs including the Camera Committee, Inner City Outings, Forest Committee, and other local environmental and conservation programs. Donations to the Sierra Club are not tax deductible.

G2 Gallery is located at 1503 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice. Parking is available on the street and in commercial structures within walking distance.

Please Note:

• This is a “private event”. Only guests on our attendance list can be admitted so please RSVP by sending an email with the name of each member of your party to SCCCauction2012@gmail.com. Each person on the RSVP list will receive a drink coupon good for one glass of wine or other refreshment.
• Bidders may pre-register in their RSVP message; simply indicate which guests will be bidding.
• Bids do not include sales tax which will be added at checkout. The Committee can accept only cash or checks. All bids must be covered at the time of checkout.

About the Camera Committee

A section within the Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club, the Camera Committee is dedicated to the club’s conservation and education missions. Membership is open to photographers of all ages and skill levels, who appreciate the natural environment and seek to capture its beauty, grandeur and drama. Since the 1960s the Committee has been hosting monthly programs and offering photography outings, instruction, and mentoring. Members provide imagery for Sierra Club campaigns, the Southern Sierran and other publications. Auction proceeds will support the Committee’s monthly programing and will benefit the Angeles Chapter’s conservation and environmental education programs, as well.

About G2 Gallery

Established in March 2008, the G2 Gallery in Venice, California, is a green art space with a dedicated focus on contemporary nature and wildlife photography. In keeping with G2’s commitment to supporting arts and the environment, the gallery presents exhibitions with eco-conscious themes, donating the proceeds from all art sales to environmental charities and hosts free concerts and lectures that bring awareness of critical issues to our community

For more information, to volunteer, or make a donation, please email SCCCauction2012@gmail.com or call media contact, Joan Schipper (323-828-8334) or auction chairman Peter Mason (310-839-4811).

Photo: Bristlecone Pine 102  Credit: Peter Mason