Media Gallery: Student Art Auction Raises Money for Japan

Students at hoped that small pieces of artwork would make a big difference for victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

The artwork, created by members of the International Baccalaureate Art 11 class and the school’s chapter of the National Art Honor Society, were sold in a public silent auction starting Monday. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the American Red Cross, according to a release from Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS).

The release states that the artwork, which has been matted, depicts scenes from Japan. Students chose which media they wanted to use and pieces include watercolor, pastel, acrylic, pencil, and mixed media.

The auction featured more than 50 pieces of art and are displayed April 11 to 20 at the AACPS Board of Education headquarters, located at 2644 Riva Rd. in Annapolis.

• The auction is open to the public.
• Bidders may view the artwork from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays until April 20.
• AACPS reported that extended viewing hours will be held on April 20, with bidding closing at 7:00 p.m. before the board of education meeting.
• Auction winners will be notified on April 21.