Today (Sunday, August 21st at 2:00 p.m.), The Orpheum Theatre will host its 17th Annual Art Auction spotlighting Memphis artists. The event will begin with a viewing of the art and a silent auction. The live auction will begin at 3:00 p.m. This event is free admission.
The Orpheum Theatre's Annual Art Auction celebrates and promotes local Memphis artists who, each year, contribute a wide variety of media and an even broader array of styles. This year's featured lineup of artists includes Donna Blackard, Michael P. Maness, Betsy Bird, and more. 75% of each sale goes directly to the artists while the remaining 25% funds The Orpheum's Education programs. This year's selection numbers over 150 pieces of art from local artists.For more information, please visit The Orpheum Theatre's website at www.orpheum-memphis.com.About The Orpheum TheatreThe Orpheum Theatre is operated by the Memphis Development Foundation, a non-rofit organization which depends on the financial support of the community to carry out its mission to foster the enjoyment and understanding of the arts in Memphis, as well as the economic prosperity of Downtown and surrounding areas. For more information, visit www.orpheum-memphis.com or call 901-525-7800. The Orpheum is located at 203 South Main Street Memphis, TN 38103.
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