Gilded Ball & Art Auction benefits Asheville Area Arts Council – Sept. 27th

September 16, 2014

Join hundreds of art supporters dressed in their finest monochromatic regalia for Asheville’s most talked-about party of the year! Be part of the tradition Saturday, September 27th from 7:00pm-Midnight (VIP pre-party gets going early at 6:00pm) at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall for the Gilded Ball.  

Established in 1985 as the Beaux Arts Ball, the Asheville Area Arts Council’s annual Color Ball fundraiser is a major source of revenue for the AAAC. Show your support by attending this year’s Ball.

Live & Silent Auction Highlights
Jan Kransberger, Glass, “…and the memory lingers on”, 14-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ x 3″
John Dickson, Photograph, “Ethel’s Room”, 22-1/2 x 18″, framed
Andy Farkas, Print, Moko Hanga with handset type, “Here it was Mild and Gentle” 11″ x 8″
This year’s generous art auction artists are:
Peter Alberice
Ralph Burns
The PaintBox
William Price
Lynn Bregman Blass
Karen Keil Brown
Larry Turner
David Holt
Diane Bilek
Michelle Leipold


$50.00 – General Admission 
General Admission arrives at 7:00pm just in time for silent auction bidding, and a complimentary drink.  General admission will get to experience the live auction and an evening filled with a plethora of entertainment, live performance by the Resonant Rouges, and dancing into the night.
$100.00 VIP Ticket
VIPs join us early for a private pre-party and sneak peek of this year’s art auction, and will enjoy food and special entertainment.  The pre-party is followed by a evening of  entertainment featuring a live performance by Asheville’s own the Resonant Rouges. This full access ticket includes admission to VIP lounge and bar for the duration of the evening, as well as 2 complementary drink tickets.

Complete your Gilded Ball by making reservations for a sit down dinner at ISIS restaurant (828)575-2737.

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