The 2022 Spring Gala & Art Auction Is Back In Mercer County

MERCER COUNTY, NJ — After three years, West Windsor Arts will be hosting its annual gala and art auction. The March 12 fundraiser will be a celebration of spring, inspired by the festival of Holi, with music, dancing, art activities and a powdered paint tossing room.

In 2020, instead of canceling their gala completely, West Windsor Arts held the event virtually. But this year, they’ll be back in-person.

This year’s gala will see many exciting events. It will also be broadcast live from the arts center with hosts Mikel Cirkus and Sashi Sreekanth leading viewers through the experience. Cirkus and Sreekanth are both artists, West Windsor Art Board members and active members of the community.

The evening will be an immersive experience complete with a “color room” where, in the spirit of Holi, colored powdered paint will be tossed in the air.

A henna artist from Bridal by Anu in Princeton will also be at the arts center.

“We want everyone to feel comfortable participating, in any way they like, whether that’s from home, at the arts center, with or without a trip to the ‘color room,’ or by following the online bidding of their favorite works of art on their phone,” says Cirkus.

In addition to the “color room,” the event will feature music by a DJ, modern Indian/fusion foods by Masala Clan, a bar featuring wine, beer and soft drinks, and a number of arts activities.

There will be artworks for sale in the silent auction. New this year will be a collection of 8X8” pieces called “GR8 Works.” Each piece will be available as a “buy it now” item for $88. No bidding necessary.

This year’s silent auction will spotlight the works of 20 “Featured Artists.” These artists’ works will be offered for bid in the silent auction, beginning Feb. 28 and ending at 9 p.m. on March 12. Each of the featured artists is donating 100 percent of their proceeds to West Windsor Arts.

For more information about the event, visit westwindsorarts.org/exhibitions.