The beauty of Washburn
University’s campus has been captured in “Paint Washburn,” an
exhibit of 36 pieces
created by 33 artists at the Art en Plein Aire event on
Washburn’s campus. The
art will be available for purchase at the Paint Washburn Art
Auction at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 17 in the Washburn Room, Memorial Union, Washburn
campus. In
addition to the auction, the evening includes music, food and
drink. Cocktail
attire is preferred. Tickets are $50 per person and must be
purchased by Nov. 1
at https://givetowashburn.org/artauction or
by calling 785-670-1641.
Preview the “Paint Washburn” exhibit at the Mulvane Art Museum, located at 17th Street and Jewell Avenue, now through Nov. 15 or go to washburn.edu/150. Proceeds from the auction will support a permanent, commissioned art piece in recognition of Washburn’s sesquicentennial.
The Paint Washburn Art Auction is one of a series of events leading up to Washburn’s sesquicentennial in 2015. For more information, visit washburn.edu/150.
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Contact:
Washburn Alumni Association, 785-670-1641
Amanda Hughes, university relations, 785-670-2153
