Art Auction for Essex County Ethical Culture Society open for previews starting April 22

The start of the Ethical Culture Society of Essex County’s "Celebrate Art" Online Art Auction is set for Saturday, April 22.

Online previews of the art started April 15 and will run through Friday, April 21. Online bidding begins April 22 and runs through Saturday, April 29, according to a press release from the Society.

The auction features “innovative and inspiring art, framed photos and posters,” and proceeds will go to the Society’s Capital Campaign to make needed repairs to the historic building at Prospect Street and Parker Avenue.

This "historic house on the hill" has played an important role in the community by welcoming people not only on Sundays for presentations about ethical questions in our lives and in our world, but also by welcoming many com- munity groups and events.

The link for the online auction site is AirAuctioneer.com/art4ethical. To participate, set up an account/Sign in on the AirAuctioneer.com/Art4Ethical site by providing your email and setting up a password.

An after Online Art Auction Party is set for Sunday, May 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Ethical Culture Society of Essex County. It will be a chance to meet some of the participating artists, donors, and those buying artwork.

Winning bidders will be encouraged to pick up their artwork at the After Online Auction Party on May 7. However, other dates, times, locations can be arranged for pick up of artwork. If delivery is required the cost of delivery will be added to the purchase price.