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San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art

October 2 - October 25, 2009

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560 South First Street San Jose, CA 95113
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29th Annual Fall Art Exhibition and Auction Gary Ruddell, Sue, 2006, oil on canvas, 20 inches x 16 inches, Courtesy of the Artist and Dolby Chadwick Gallery, SF
The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in San Jose is proud to present its signature Annual Fall Art Exhibition and Auction. Now in its 29th year, this comprehensive exhibition of more than 100 art works by someof the hottest artists in the Bay Area opens with a specialmember‐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 artwork is now available online at www.sjica.org. This long‐standing 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 evening support the ICA’s innovative exhibitions and educational programming. To accompany an evening of lively and competitive bidding, champagne and savory hors d’oeuvres are donated by some of the South Bay’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 lis@sjica.org 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. For up‐to‐date exhibition and auction information and to view images of auction artwork, please visit the ICA online at www.sjica.org.