SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL PRESENTS “2011 ORIGINAL COLLECTORS’ PANELS” LIVE AUCTION

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August 15, 2011
For Immediate Release

SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL PRESENTS
“2011 ORIGINAL COLLECTORS’ PANELS” LIVE AUCTION
(“2011 Original Collectors’ Panels” live auction is Sunday, August 21 from 3-5 pm)

Laguna Beach, CA – The Sawdust Art Festival is hosting its second annual “Original Collectors’ Panels” live auction this Sunday, August 21 from 3-5 pm on the Main Entertainment Deck. Over 70 Sawdust artists have donated their time and artistic talents to create a diverse collection of 2011 decorative art panels using a wide variety of media.  Proceeds will benefit the Sawdust Art Education Fund. All sales are considered tax-free donations.

These limited-edition panels are currently on display on the festival grounds and are available for purchase at their Buy It Now prices. Visitors can expect to meet and greet the Original Collectors’ Panels artists this summer on the festival grounds and learn about the creative processes and inspiration behind the panel pieces.

Those attending the auction will receive FREE Admission into the festival the day of the auction, August 21. To receive FREE Admission, kindly RSVP to Cynthia Fung at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . All are welcome to the live auction and anyone may donate to the fund by sending contributions to the Sawdust Art Education Fund, Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.


To check out more details about the Sawdust Art Festival’s 45th annual summer season and calendar of events, please visit www.sawdustartfestival.org or call 949-494-3030. The Sawdust Art Festival is open 10-10 daily June 24 through August 28, and is located at 935 Laguna Canyon Road in Laguna Beach with free City trolley service to and from the Act V parking lot. Admission prices are: Adults $7.75, Seniors (65+) $6.25, Children (6-12) $3.25, Children (5 & under) Free; Summer Season Pass $15; Annual Pass $20.

The Sawdust Art Festival is a non-profit art organization dedicated to educating the public and promoting the art created in Laguna Beach.

The Sawdust Art Festival thanks its 2011 sponsors Honda, 104.3 MYfm, Hoegaarden and Kendall-Jackson.

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