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San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art

September 28 - October 27, 2013

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560 South First Street San Jose, CA 95113
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Connect and Collect: Annual Art Auction and Exhibition
Connect & Collect at Silicon Valley’s cultural event of the year. The 33rd Annual Art Exhibition and Auction events at the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) provide unique opportunities for art enthusiasts and collectors to view and purchase artwork by the rising stars and celebrated artists whose work reflects the scope of California’s vibrant and eclectic styles and interests. Silent and Live Auction goers can bid on a wide range of work including paintings, photography, works on paper, sculpture, mixed media and installation pieces. All ICA’s innovative exhibitions and educational programming. The 2013 Auction Exhibition runs from September 28 to October 2, 2013. The Silent Auction will be held on Saturday, October 12th. This popular and lively event features an eclectic mix of works in a variety of mediums that will excite novice and long-time art collectors and enthusiasts alike. Admission is free. To bid in the Silent Auction you must purchase a $50 bidder card. The Live Auction gala, one of the Bay Area's most anticipated cultural events of the year, takes place on Saturday, October 26, 2013. Doors open at 6pm and the auction begins promptly at 7pm. Complimentary champagne, wine, heavy hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be served. Admission to the Live Auction – always a sellout event -- is reserved for ticket holders. And for the third consecutive year, the ICA is offering visitors a free audio tour of the auction exhibition. The ICA introduced the use of mobile technologies in the auction galleries to offer visitors a more engaging and interactive experience. The popular self-guided audio tour is accessible to visitors through their mobile phones. The audio tour includes recordings by the exhibiting artists, giving visitors more insight into the works on view and for sale.