WEAVING TOGETHER DAYS GONE PAST + TODAY’S DIGITAL AGE
IN CELEBRATION OF OUR 80TH YEAR...
This year’s honorary chairs are April and Lance Ledbetter, founders of Dust-to-Digital. Named to the list of “50 Visionaries Who Are Changing the World” by Utne Reader, Mr. Ledbetter and his wife April make up the GRAMMY® Award winning team responsible for more than forty rare, essential and new albums, books and films. Don’t miss the Dust-to-Digital musical performances and listening lounge!
The Lucinda W. Bunnen Prize: Hambidge is proud to honor its most important Artist, Trustee, Advocate and Patron by establishing an award in her name that will annually recognize outstanding leadership in the Arts and Sciences. Mrs. Bunnen’s legendary devotion to arts includes over 20 years of leadership at Hambidge.
Private Preview Party, 6pm
Host and VIP patrons will be among the first to enjoy a special selection of artful tastes provided by TRACE Atlanta (set to open at the W Atlanta – Midtown in June), craft cocktails, exclusive preview tour with Michael Rooks, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the High Museum of Art, and first chance to buy works on paper.
19th Annual Silent Art Auction, 7-10pm
Wander throughout the arts center – a former factory and historic site – to discover imaginative art, performances, installations, and experiences at every turn indoors and out.
Silent Auction sections close at 9pm and 10pm. All bidding will be done digitally through mobile devices. Buy tickets, register for bidding, and preview the artwork at www.hambidgeauction.org.
Serious food by 4th & Swift, Across the Street, Anis Cafe & Bistro, Bad Dog Taqueria, Jerry Dilts & Associates, Seven Lamps, Sun in my Belly, and Zest Atlanta
PLUS food for sale from The Good Food Truck and The Varsity
Cash bar: Signature craft cocktails and libations