Auction success

Shannon LeClair
Times Reporter

 

The second annual Hope Bridges Society art auction fundraiser, the Art of Connection, was a success. After expenses the society – which is a charitable organization – was able to raise $8,000.
“It was a full house, it was packed, you could hardly move in there, so it was great,” said Hope Bridges Coordinator Wanda Reinholdt.
There was a total of 76 items donated by artists and businesses that were sold off in either a live or silent auction fashion.
“The most memorable is 18 cookies for $230 and it was Geordie’s cookies,” said Reinholdt.
The top selling item was a basket of wine, which sold for $575. The mural ‘Flight’, which was created from plastic cards and an old door, was also resold at the auction. There is talk that the piece will be moving to its new home at the Wheatland County offices.
“Without the generous support of our community of donors and guests supporting our fundraising efforts, we could not do the work that we do. We are continuing our fundraising campaign, so if you were unable to attend our event, please consider contacting us if you wish to make a contribution,” said Reinholdt, reading from a release.
Anyone wishing to donate can contact Sheila Konschuh at 403-734-0179.
There are already six items for next year’s auction, and Reinholdt said they are considering limiting the auction items to 50 next year.