ArtWorks Detroit Auction is 9/18

Michigan AIDS Coalition (MAC) and Honorary Co-Chairs, Gretchen Gonzales Davidson and Ethan Davidson, are thrilled to announce the 20th anniversary of ArtWorks Detroit at 6 p.m. Sept. 18, 2015. The event will bring together some of the most talented and celebrated individuals in the Michigan art and design scenes. This year’s event will be held at The Alchemy in Corktown (2051 Rosa Parks, Detroit, MI). Proceeds from the event will benefit the work of MAC and its mission to prevent HIV/AIDS in Michigan by promoting healthy lifestyles, providing and investing in evidence-based, innovative programs and through advocacy and education.

“We’re thrilled to have reached our 20th anniversary with ArtWorks Detroit,” says Terry Ryan, CEO for MAC. “The generosity of the art and design communities in Detroit is tremendous – both have assisted MAC in fundraising since we were first founded. We look forward to hosting artists, designers and their fans at this very special anniversary event,” Ryan says.

Bid on 150 pieces of fine artwork from many disciplines created by some of Michigan’s most illustrious artists and beyond at the 20th Anniversary of ArtWorks Detroit. The original artwork featured at this annual art event will go to the highest bidder in exciting live and silent auctions. Guests will also enjoy a strolling fashion show, elegant hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, and live entertainment.

New this year, pre-bidding will be available on select artwork. Visit BiddingOwl.com and search for Michigan AIDS Coalition, or go to this direct link: www.biddingowl.com/Auction/home.cfm?auctionID=3982. The auction is open now and will conclude online August 16. Bidding on these items will continue at ArtWorks Detroit Sept. 18 unless the option to “Buy Now” is selected.

Leading this year’s event are Barbara Bunting (ArtWorks Detroit Co-Founder), Carl Demeulenaere (ArtWorks Detroit Co-Founder, Artist), Peter Gahan (Detroit Art Consultant, Designer), Ted Lee Hadfield (President/CEO, Artpack Services). Other members of the committee include: Antonio “Shades” Agee, Robert Biess, Carlos

Borrego, Jeff Cancelosi, Yuen Hom, Kyle “RISE” Irving, Eric Longs, Todd Peplinksi, and Steven Schoeberlein.

Danialle and Peter Karmanos, Jr. return as platinum sponsors. Other sponsors are Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Jim Beam, Vertical Detroit, and Walk Fashion Show. Media sponsors include Hour Detroit, Detroit Home, Fox 2 Detroit, and Between The Lines. Artpack Services, Inc. of Farmington will professionally install the artwork for the auction display.

Tickets to ArtWorks Detroit are $75, including complimentary valet, and may be purchased at www.michiganaidscoalition.org. Proceeds benefit the Michigan AIDS Coalition. For more information, or to donate, please call 248-545-1435.

ArtWorks Detroit

The Alchemy - Warehouse C

2051 Rosa Parks Blvd.

Detroit, MI 48216

About Michigan AIDS Coalition (MAC)

The mission of MAC is to prevent HIV/AIDS in Michigan by promoting healthy lifestyles, providing and investing in evidence-based, innovative programs and through advocacy and education. MAC is one of Michigan’s largest non-profit, community-based organizations dedicated to health promotion, harm and risk reduction, HIV and sexually transmitted disease prevention education, grant making and public policy. MAC has conducted thousands of workshops and trainings, reaching more than a half million people – 35,000 in the last year alone. Find more information at www.michiganaidscoalition.org.