THE BUFFALO HISTORY MUSEUM’S 17TH ANNUAL PAINT THE TOWN ART AUCTION

•  Over 40 Local Artists with Strong Ties to the Buffalo Region Participate

News from the Buffalo History Museum

Buffalo, New, York. October 20, 2015 – For the seventeenth year, Paint the Town, the social celebration of art, history, and community will take place at The Buffalo History Museum.

Buffalo History Museum located in the city’s scenic Delaware Park area. Photo by Doug Draper

The fundraiser will feature both live and silent auctions, and will include a wide range of artworks by over 40 artists with strong ties to the Buffalo region. A “cash and carry” Clothesline Gallery that features smaller unframed works is featured; guests may purchase Western New York inspired art at a set price.

Proceeds from the auction benefit both the artists and The Buffalo History Museum.

WHAT:    The 17th Annual Paint the Town – Fundraiser with live and silent art auctions

WHEN:    Thursday, November 5, 2015

TIME:      6:00 – 9:30 p.m. WHERE: The Buffalo History Museum, One Museum Court (Elmwood Ave. & Nottingham Terr. intersection) TIX:         $50/member, $70/general

INFO:       buffalohistory.org, (716) 873-9644 x318

Guests may view the works on display while enjoying sumptuous food stations, a beer and wine bar, and desserts by Oliver’s Restaurant. The live auction led by auctioneer Kelly Schultz will take place 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Artists featured in both live and silent auctions work in many different media, including photography, glass, oil painting, and watercolor. To date, some of the participating artists include: Paul Alico, Nin Bogue, Allison Cihiwsky, Joanna Dicker-Bachman, Peter Fowler, Deborah Hill, Lin Xia Jiang, Richard Kersting, Sandra Ludwig, Martha Marlette, Robert Masak, Grace Meibohm, Coni Minneci, Fran Noonan, John O’Reilly, Sandra Reicis, Andy Russell, John Salmeri, Kath Schifano, Carol Siracuse, Bernice Smith, Ann Stievater, Linda Toomey, Sally Treanor, Mike Wickham, Sharon Zaremski (as of 10/20/15).

Paint the Town is open to the general public and tickets may be purchased at the door; for more ticket information, contact and to RSVP Alexis Greinert at (716) 873-9644 ext. 318 or agreinert@buffalohistory.org                                                                                            ###

The Buffalo History Museum is Western New York’s premier historical organization, serving since its founding in 1862 to collect, research, interpret, and share the Niagara Frontier’s rich history. Its collections include more than 100,000 artifacts, 200,000 photographs, and 20,000 books. The Buffalo History Museum annually presents a wide array of programs, exhibits, tours, outdoor events, and activities for all ages.

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