Works of Heart

Feel the verve! On February 11, 2012 from 7 to 10 pm, the Child Advocacy Center Works of Heart auction at the Memphis College of Art will be the hippest happening in Memphis!

In addition to our complimentary beer, wine, and fabulous appetizers, you’ll enjoy the thrill of bidding on incredible works of art by leading regional artists like Carroll Todd, Maysey Craddock, and Mahaffey White.

The art

At Works of Heart, over 100 major area artists create works inspired by the heart in some way.  The subject of many pieces is love, passion, and heartbreak. But make no mistake—the art is anything but cliché.  What you will find at Works of Heart is art that is extraordinary, vibrant, and sublime.

This year’s event is also a valentine to artist Mahaffey White, a celebrated Memphis artist who turned 100 years old this year.

The artwork is displayed at the College of Art the week leading up to the event, allowing you to get a preview of the art available for bidding. Volunteers will be on hand during preview week (from 9am to 4pm) to help place early bids on the artwork, if you so desire.

The auction

The art is organized into three bidding sections, each closing at a different time. The excitement that buzzes through the crowd as each of section prepares to close is exhilarating.  Emcee Joe Birch leads the party and lets you know when to submit your final bids.

When there is a close competition between two or more bidders for a single piece of art, our fashionable “Heart Hawker” volunteers (complete with feather boas) facilitate mini live auctions right there on the spot. May the boldest bidder win!

Admission

Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door. Call 901-888-4342 or click here to purchase tickets.

The Big Heart Lounge

Regular admission to Works of Heart ensures a fabulous evening—but when you choose to purchase a ticket to our ultramodern Big Heart Lounge, you get a whole lot more. Big Heart Lounge tickets are $200 and get you:

• Access to our cool Big Heart Lounge on the main gallery floor (includes admission to Works of Heart)

• Complimentary premium cocktails, wine and beer served in a decorative glass that you can take home. Served from the exclusive Big Heart Bar!

• Big Heart Lounge hors d’oeuvres

• Art created just for you by a Works of Heart artist

• A Works of Heart tee shirt

• Other unique features like private coat check and restroom