"Art Palooza" – Party & Auction Fundraiser for The Center for Contemporary Art
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BEDMINSTER, N.J. - JerseyDesk -- Tickets are available for The Center's fall fundraiser, "Art Palooza," on Friday, October 25 from 7-10 p.m. This party and auction will feature an evening filled with delicious food from the wood-fired pizza truck, Và Fa Napoli Pizza, live music from Jersey's own Hoi Polloi, open bar and festive signature cocktails, a silent auction of ceramic plates and platters created specifically for "Art Palooza," a live experiences auction, and a 50/50 raffle.

The silent auction is made up of original ceramic plates and platters created by a talented community of local and regional artists. Participating artists to date include: Jennifer Evans Arbo, Susan Bleignier, Ruth Borgenicht, Joseph Castronova, Kathryn Jerabek Davis, Peggy Davo, Yaiza Dominguez, Helen Marie Farrant, Sarah Gilbert, Sarah Gromek, Matthew Hyleck, Keiko Inouye, Aimee Mower Lally, Sara Morales Morgan, Shourabh Mukherji, Kasia Lynn Pasterkiewicz, Caitlin Servilio, Wes Sherman, Blanche Somer, Larry Quirk, and Katie Truk.

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In addition, guests will participate in a live experiences auction with artist auctioneers Wes Sherman and Katie Truk.  Lucky winners can go home with a pizza making class for up to 6 people hosted by Và Fa Napoli Pizza; host your very own paint and sip party for up to 10 people; a Cape Cod vacation for 4; Somerset Patriots game and gathering for 10 people; and an artsy night out with glass blowing at Glass Roots in Newark and dinner for 4.

Advance tickets are $80 per person or $90 at the door (must be 21 or over to attend). All proceeds directly support The Center's mission and programs including education, exhibitions, and vital community partnerships which support accessibility to the arts.

To learn more about Art Palooza and purchase tickets visit https://www.ccabedminster.org/artpalooza

"Art Palooza" Sponsors: Clinton Honda, Coldwell Banker Bedminster/Bridgewater, EMD Electronics, Goldman Sachs, The Merrill G. and Emita E. Hastings Foundation, The Kane Family Foundation, Land Rover Princeton, Etta & John Marshall, Momentum, Morey, Nee, Buck & Oswald, Potters' Guild of New Jersey, Risk Strategies - Meeker Sharkey & Hurley, and Somerset Patriots.

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About The Center for Contemporary Art
Founded in 1970, The Center for Contemporary Art is a vital regional art center with a vibrant studio art school, extensive exhibition program and important community partnership programs. The Center for Contemporary Art is committed to enabling all visitors to experience its classes and workshops, exhibitions and public programs. The Center is located at 2020 Burnt Mills Road in Bedminster, NJ. For further information, please visit The Center for Contemporary Art online at www.ccabedminster.org