TCFA and TEF combine efforts for art auction fundraiser


Open gallery hours Friday and Sunday 1-5
Online auction ends Tuesday Dec 1 at 10pm

This fall, the Trumansburg Education Foundation (TEF) and the Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts (TCFA) are proud to announce the 2020 Annual Community Art Auction as a joint fundraiser. Last April, due to the pandemic,TEF's annual art auction was postponed with the hopes of a future live auction at the start of the school year. However plans for such a gathering remain impossible at this time. Fortunately, in the spirit of cooperation and determination, the two organizations are joining forces to bring the auction online with open gallery hours at the Conservatory.

Mark Costa, Managing Director at TCFA explained “…we are excited to work with TEF to reimagine the Community Art Auction event in these extraordinary times. By combining our efforts, we are hoping to reach art enthusiasts nationwide. The Conservatory faces a great need as we move into the uncertainty of 2021. With the public’s support, we can continue to bring dance, visual art and music education and performance to the community with classes and free online events. This fundraiser will help to keep both of our organizations sailing through the storm.”

Traditionally, the Art Auction has long been part of the Trumansburg Education Foundation's annual fundraising schedule and in the past has been held in March as a culminating event for Youth Art Month. The Foundation is run by a volunteer board of directors and provides grants and supports educational programs in the schools and community. The money raised through this new online format will allow TEF to continue to fund local educational opportunities and initiatives and the TEF board is excited to partner with the Conservatory on this upcoming event. 

In this reimagined format, national, local and student artists works will join in a combination art show / online auction event. Proceeds will be split evenly between the two organizations. The artwork in the fundraiser will be on display at the Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts, 5 McLallen St in Trumansburg NY, and viewable by the public during open gallery hours for everyone to enjoy. Visitors can pre-register for 15 minute private viewing time slots, while walk-in attendees will be accommodated, as space allows. 

The final day of the online auction will be Tuesday, December 1, ending at 10pm EST. Winners are encouraged to pick up their artwork in person at the Conservatory. Packing and shipping will be at the buyer’s expense. 

TCFA continues our regular programming in various venues around the area. Save the date while we continue to work on firming up our locations.


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