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Join Us At the Barn...
Silent Auction
"Artisans' Holiday Showcase"
To Benefit the Sioux Empire Arts Council


Preview and bid on unique art packages through November 30 at The Horse Barn Arts Center in Falls Park
309 East Falls Park Drive

November Hours:
Noon to 4:00 pm Wednesday through Sunday
Noon to 9:00 pm on Saturday, November 22 during Winter Wonderland at Falls Park

But don't be outbid ...
Final bids won't be placed until December 4th, from 5:00 til 7:00pm At the Silent Auction Reception...

Holiday Artisans' Showcase

Silent Auction to Benefit
the Sioux Empire Arts Council


Auction Package Listing

Painter's Joy
Oil painting class from Sioux Falls artist Gary Hartenhoff for up to 6 people at Gary's studio in January -- Morning class from 9 am to Noon
Value: $270

Welcome Home Package
Welcome Home Package
Sandi Laskowski wtercolor of a poppy flower; rosemaled "Welcome" sign; colorful hand knit scarf by Sioux Falls artist Marty Davidsohn; beer stein hand painted by Sioux Falls artist Marjorie Goodroad; and a gift certificate for a beginning Stained Glass Class
Value: $220

Watching Over You
Angel and boy resin sculpture with alabaster-like finish cast using the cold cast method. Created by Sherri Treeby and Lee Leuning and donated by Legacy Bronze.
Value: $165

Botanical Trio Package
Three nature prints by Vickie Schumacher and a $50 gift certificate toward custom framing at Rehfeld's Art & Framing.
Value: $105

Falls Park Duo
Two photos of Falls Park reproduced on canvas by Gary Hartenhoff.
Value: $250

Good Vibrations
Hand knit items from Luv Ewe by Sioux Falls artist Gerry Kay Walrath -- bag of vibrant colored wool cable yarn; Blueberry Hill scarf and a Misty Moor scarf. Also a pair of earrings by Sioux Falls artist Nell Nordlie.
Value: $115

Dakota Spirit Accessories Package
Handcrafted bead bracelet by artist Janet Carroll; Hand cut Sacajawea coin by artist Blair Jones; framed paper collage of a high-stepping horse by Brookings artist Donna Lee Bartholow; wooden hobby horse carved by Sioux Falls artist Boyd McPeek.
Value: $235

Eighth and Railroad Experience
8th & RR Experience
Felt bag created by Sioux Falls artist Beth MacDonald; one hour massage at Hair Essence; Lunch with a friend at Sanaa's; and a turtle cake from Restaurant K
Value: $150

Chair, Sled, Grapes
Photography tryptych of 3 common items enhanced by artist Blythe Smith's watercolor touches and framed in painted barn wood.
Value: $65

Coming Home with Baby
Cozy quilt with coordinating pillow created by Debbie Langenfeld of Signature Quilts; set of 3 custom Italian frames from Piper Custom Framing.
Value: $175

Dakota Man Package
A copy of "Poems for the Common Man" by Murdo poet MJ McMillan; Dakota Spirit candle made by Reminiscents by Jennifer from Sioux Falls; 6 greeting cards created by photographer Deb Leilani Parks; belt buckle of SD jasper by Sioux Falls artist Jim Peacock; rope basket by Sioux Falls artist Dixie Dunkelberger; and walking stick stained and sanded by Sioux Falls artist Boyd McPeek.
Value: $175

Wild About You
Emotional abstract oil painting in swirls of purples by artist Carla Wormington
Value: $650

Writer's Package
Four packs of Sioux Falls photographer Paul Schiller's "Acts of Nature" cards and 2 desk calendars; walnut desk set handcrafted by Sioux Falls artist Jim Morris; handmade journal by Iowa artist Connie Herring.
Value: $250

Warm and Wooly
Hand knit items from Luv Ewe by Sioux Falls artist Gerry Kay Walrath -- shawl with wool and mohair yarn spun on a spinning wheel; leggings also knit from wool and mohair
Value: $80

Warhol Package
Canvas bag depicting Andy Warhol's image of Jackie O, a pin depicting a profile portrait of Warhol and a strip of photgraphs of Warhol in a photo booth; framed rejection letter from MOMA in New York to Warhol; and a whimsical raku dragon cfreated by Hartford artist Beth Prostrollo.
Value: $105

Three Falls Framed Photo
Unique digitally enhanced photograph of falls scene by award-winning Minnesota artist Craig Challgren
Value: $180

Take It By the Hand
Oil pastel on paper by self-taught Sioux Falls artist Bo Buskohl
Value: $50

Kitchen Accents
Kitchen Accents
Hand painted hot plate by Sioux Falls artist Marjorie Goodroad; hand built clay teapot by Luverne artist Sandra Dowie; original clock by Sioux Falls artist Dave Peterson; 6 photo greet cards by photographer Deb Leilani Parks
Value: $165

Serenity Package
Landscape pastel painting by Beresford artist Margaret Bayer, and a $125 gift certificate for interior designer Faith Carpenter's services
Value: $350

Red Cloud
Framed print of drawing by Sioux Falls artist Jerry Fogg
Value: $225

Powder Package
Two free lift tickets for a day of skiing at Great Bear Recreation Park; two adult weekend rentals of skis from Sun N Fun; one night's stay at the Sioux Falls Sheraton Hotel
Value: $250

My New Hobby
Two hand knit scarves by Sioux Falls artist Marty Davidsohn; knitting bag by Sioux Falls artist Beth MacDonald; and a gift certificate for a beginning knitters class for two at Yarn Knit
Value: $120

Swirling About Town
Lunch for 2 at Uno Tomato; Phillips Avenue Diner; and Pizza Inn; Handcrafted copper and brass neclace and earring set from the private collection of Linda Geister
Value: $130

Show Stopper
Antique crystal necklace and earring set by Sioux Falls designer Pam Hurtgen
Value: $150

Jewelry Treasure Package
Candy Cane jewelry by Sioux Falls artist Tara Barney; basic beading class (including supplies) at The Bead Company; and a class for 2 at the Red Truck Studio with artist Diane Howey to create an enameled leaf pendant
Value: $250

Holiday Cheer
Christmas plate hand painted by Sioux Falls porcelain artist Darlene Peterson; pair of wine glasses in basket; red cardinal carved by Sioux Falls woodcarver Frank Orthmeyer
Value: $160

Fall Splendor Package
Leaf collage by Hartford artist Bonnie Brahms and a $50 discount on custom framing at Cliff Hangers Gallery
Value: $150

Dakota Weather Package
Cozy scarf hand knit by Sioux Falls artist Marty Davidsohn; oil painting entitled "Stormy Weather" by Sioux Falls artist Andrew Barney; framed photo of the Big Sioux Falls in winter by photographer Deb Leilani Parks
Value: $150

Family Staycation Package
Family Staycation Package
Three car washes at Auta Wash; family pass to Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum; family pass to the Sertoma Butterfly House; framed print of a Monarch butterfly on a cosmos flower by Sioux Falls artist Brenda Brokenleg; framed butterfly from the Butterfly House; print of the Falls by photographer Thomas Bartholow
Value: $170

Quilts with Fire Truck
Pastel featuring an antique fire truck painted en plein aire by Sioux Falls artist Rodger Ellingson at Strawbale Winery during a quilt show and sale; neutral color quilt by Sioux Falls artist Phyllis Schrag and a quilting how-to book donated by Lynn Parker; gift certificate for a bottle of wine from Strawbale Winery
Value: $270

A Blank Canvas Awaits
Art set including 3 canvases and 4 art sets from the "Dummies" series -- oil painting, drawing, watercolor, and acrylic painting
Value: $150

Aerial View Photography
Framed aerial photos by Yankton photgrapher Dave Tunge -- 2 separate packages!
"Windrows", Value: $195
"Nature's Picasso", Value: $195

Graceful Swan
Hand carved swan with antique finish by artist Jim Morris.
Value: $150

Seeing Colors
Hand crafted kaleidoscope by Sioux Falls artist Kay Jensen
Value: $185

Original Art . Jewelry . Framed Prints . Note Cards . Great Bear Ski Weekend . Gift Certificates . Art Classes

Join Us for Some Holiday Cheer...
Silent Auction Reception
"Artisans' Holiday Showcase"
To Benefit the Sioux Empire Arts Council


The Sioux Empire Arts Council Cordially Invites You to a Join Us at
Food N Fermentations
Thursday Evening, December 4, 2008
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
431 N Phillips Avenue

Complimentary Hors D'Oeuvres -- Wine and Beer for Purchase
Music by Dakota Academy of Performing Arts
Packages will be displayed at the reception and bids can be placed until 7:00 p.m. Package winners will be announced shortly thereafter.

Need not be Present to Win.

Join Us for the Year...
Bring a friend (or two, or three!) with you to the Silent Auction Reception. Each guest you bring that becomes a member of the Arts Council at the December 4 reception, will be entered into a raffle for this raku piece created by Sioux Falls artist, Tim Axtman. And your name will be entered, too!
Axtman Raku
Help the Arts Council raise funds and gain new members, all during some holiday shopping and enjoying the company of friends in the Arts!


ART ... Good for Our Community

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