Beginning August 25 and lasting through September 25, the University of Iowa School of Art and Art History will host an exciting ONLINE AUCTION BENEFIT, with all proceeds going to provide scholarships, materials, and other support for students in the school.

The benefit auction is part of a series of events commemorating the 100th anniversary of the School of Art and Art History and celebrating the expansion of the UI fine arts campus. For more information on centennial events, please call (319) 335-1771 or visit www.art.uiowa.edu

We hope you will participate in this virtual auction -- a rare opportunity to purchase original works of art from our distinguished faculty while also helping to enhance opportunities for students of the visual arts at Iowa.

Artworks available for auction will be on display in the gallery of the new art building (ABW) from August 25 through September 25.

Auction items range from paintings to ceramic vessels guaranteed to delight any art collector.

Tell your friends, family, and community that the bidding is about to begin! Online bidding will begin August 25, 2006 at 8:00 AM, Central Daylight Time