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Artumnal Gathering 2011: Auction and Raffle Items

The Black Rock Arts Foundation is thrilled to offer this sneak peak at our amazing auction and raffle items! We are very excited by the range of of exclusive opportunities and values that we can offer our supporters.

Our live auction will take place during dinner, beginning promptly at 8:00pm. Our silent auction will continue on until 11:30pm. Paddles will be assigned as you come in, be sure you register before the auction.

Raffle tickets will be sold all night at $5 for one, or $20 for 5. Winners will be notified by phone and e-mail after the event and prizes mailed to the winners.

Good luck!

Live Auction

	Bliss Dance Frame and Photograph Donated by Katy Boynton and Russ Eddy Maket Value: $650 This one-of-a-kind steel frame was built by Katy Boynton, projects coordinator for Bliss Dance Sculpture, in the same style and using the same materials as the original piece. Bliss Dance was placed publicly by BRAF on Treasure Island in 2011, making it the first public art piece on the island since the World's Fair in the 1930's. This beautiful photograph was taken upon completion of the installation, by local photographer Russ Eddy.
	Plane Flight Over Black Rock City 2012 Donated by Will Roger Peterson, BRAF Board Member and Burning Man Director of Nevada Ops Market Value: Priceless Enjoy the flight of your life soaring high above the bustling sprawl of Black Rock City 2011. Take a 30 minute spin over the visually spectacular Black Rock Desert and its amazing temporary city with guide Will Roger Peterson.
	Your Own Event at the Bently Reserve! Donated by Christopher and Amber Marie Bently Market Value: $8,600 Throw your own party in the magnificent Bently Reserve. Book the Bently on a weeknight in 2012 with security, janitorial services, and an event coordinator included. Have a memorable and opulent birthday celebration or gather all your friends in this stunning space for any other occasion.
	Stained Glass Window from the Temple of Transition Donated by the International Arts Megacrew Market Value: Priceless This stained glass window from the much-beloved Temple of Transition was created from recycled glass. The geometric design represents union.
	Private Exploratorium Tour Hosted by Exploratorium Executive Director Dennis Bartels Market Value: Priceless Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Exploratorium museum of Science, Art, and Human Perception. Executive Director Dennis Bartels is your guide as you and nine friends explore "backstage" at the museum and see how the amazing exhibits come together. Your evening will include a romp through the "Tactile Dome."
	Re-In-Karma Donated by Sarah Davidson Market Value: Priceless Treat your friends to an evening aboard the Re-In-Karma art car at Burning Man 2012. The vehicle and driver are at your service Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday night before the burn to explore the playa at your leisure. Light refreshments included. Room for 12 people!
	Iveson Ranch Weekend Donated by Iveson Ranch and BRAF board member Joe Olivier Exact Lee and Absolute Lee host a fun weekend at Iveson Ranch near Gerlach, NV. Explore the pristine wilderness of the area around the Black Rock Desert! Includes meals and space for up to 12. Dates are flexible, but June 29 - July 1 2012 is proposed.
	Sky (for San Jose), 2010 Donated by Leo Villareal Market Value: $7,500 LEDs, painted metal, custom software, electrical hardware, exhibition catalog 12 ¼ x 12 ¼ x 3 5/8 inches, edition of 25 BRAF Advisory Board Member Leo Villareal is an internationally recognized artist whose solo museum show opened at the San Jose Museum of Art last year. His next project is to transform the Bay Bridge into a piece of animated light art. This is your chance to own one of his striking pieces.
	Two Passes to the Inner Circle for the Burning of the Man Hosted by Board Member Crimson Rose Market Value: Priceless Two passes to watch the Man burn from the Inner Circle in the company of the hardworking team that made it all happen! Enjoy on September 1, 2012... at your own risk.
	Playa Art Preview Tour Donated by BRAF Advisory Board Member Jennifer Raiser and the Burning Man Art Department Hosted by Tomas McCabe and Larry Harvey Market Value: Priceless Tour bay area artists' studios in the lead-up Burning Man 2012 with Burning Man founder Larry Harvey and BRAF executive director Tomas McCabe. Travel in high playa style in the Kazbus mutant vehicle as you get an exclusive sneak preview of art installations destined for Burning Man. Lots of four tickets go to the first 8 bidders in this reverse auction. The tour will take place on a Saturday afternoon in late July.

Silent Auction
	Maker Faire VIP Passes and Gift Certificate Donated by Maker Faire Market Value: $995 Two VIP "Booster Passes" to Maker Fair Bay Area 2012, which include access to special previews, maker dinner, reserved parking and more! Package also includes a $500 gift certificate for www.makershed.com!
	David Best Temple Art Donated by David Best Market Value: Priceless Original temple builder David Best will submit a proposal for the temple at Burning Man for the first time in several years. A large-format print of his proposed temple embellished by hand painted details is inside this sealed tube, along with several surprise gifts. The tube, which you may take home tonight, is to stay sealed until Burning Man's 2012 temple is officially selected.
	A Journey Through the Desert and Your Own Mind Donated by Deborah Windham and Brian Herman Market Value: $3,000 This unique offering includes a weekend in the Palm Desert region as well as two brain scans. Join Drs. Herman and Windham in their home filled with Burning Man-inspired art and decor in the Palm Desert, close to Joshua Tree and Palm Springs. Dr. Herman will supervise and analyze two neurovascular screenings at his Center there, they will accompany you on desert hikes, and Dr. Deb will serenade you with Shamonica's songs from "How to Survive the Apocalypse: A Burning Opera." Dates for the visit are negotiable, but it is recommended to come during the spring bloom, when the waterfalls and streams are full.
	NYC Art Adventure Donated by Kate Raudenbush Join renowned Burning Man and BRAF artist Kate Raudenbush for an insider's look at the NY art world. You and a guest will visit Kate's studio, enjoy cocktails with the artist, and have a guided tour of PS1, an exhibition space dedicated to displaying the most experimental and innovative contemporary art in the world.
	Bird Vessel Donated by Laura Kimpton $800 Enjoy this charming bird vessel art piece from artist Laura Kimpton, known for her wonderful art installations such as "Who Gave Birth?", "Celtic Forest," as well as beautiful encaustics, mixed media and oil paintings.
	2008 Freestone Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Donated by Freestone Winery Market Value: $110, $55 per bottle. Freestone Winery, in Northwest Sonoma County, was founded in 2000 and produced it's first vintage in 2006. Since then, it has become known for elegant, complex Pinot Noirs and biodynamic farming practices. Freestone says of this vintage: "The flavor profile is rich and jammy, yet also fresh and elegant, offering hints of tangerine zest, brandied fruit compote, dark truffles, allspice and peppercorns. The generous, lingering finish rounds out the experience and leaves the tongue pleasantly coated and ready for another sip."
	Crucible Classes and Fire Opera Donated by Steve Young Market Value: $1,200 Hone your artistic skills! You and a friend can enroll in any of the Crucible's classes. Package also includes two VIP passes to the January 21st, 2012 closing-night gala of "The Machine", a world-premiere fire opera.
	Weekend at Inverness Beach House Donated by Advisory Board Member Christina Pettigrew Market Value: $700 Enjoy a tranquil weekend in the woods of West Marin from a custom three-bedroom Inverness home. Idyllic views of Tomales Bay, perfect privacy and rustic charm aplenty can be yours an hour north of San Francisco.
	Fawn Totem Donated by Ruby Bettencourt and Jeff Howe Market Value: $500 The Totem Project was a theme inspired steel sculpture at Burning Man 2011. The fawn, which represents the birth of innocence, was the first of seven totem animals, each representing a Rite of Passage. The totem project and this piece were co-created by the team of Ruby Bettencourt, a jewelry and fashion designer and Jeff Howe, a building designer from Santa Rosa.
	Vase Donated by Rodman Gilder Miller Market Value: $900 This gorgeous vase, inspired by Art Nouveau and natural forms, was created by renowned glass artist Rodman Gilder Miller. Miller, a grandson of Lewis Comfort Tiffany, has been creating glass art for over twenty years.
Raffle Items Raffle tickets are $5 for one, five tickets for $20
	Two Tickets to Burning Man 2012 Donated by Black Rock City, LLC The title says it all. You and a friend are going to Burning Man! Don't miss this early opportunity to score a pair!

	$100 Sports Basement Gift Certificates Donated by Sports Basement Three winners! Start your playa shopping now! Splurge on that deluxe tent and live in style at Burning Man 2010, or see just how many water bottles and headlamps you can buy for $100!