Now if you actually went out and painted the town red, there might be just a few people a little upset with your decision. Not to mention a few others who’d like to have a conversation.
But when it comes to Paint the Town at Kimball-Jenkins, nobody will be upset if you decide to go – just leave the paints at home. The fifth annual event will be held Sept. 8 (that’s next Thursday) and it’s not something you’re going to want to miss. Especially if you like to eat and drink, and look at good art.
Paint the Town is the largest fundraiser of the year for Kimball-Jenkins, bringing in about $30,000 a year and if you decide to go, you’ll help them reach that number again.
“It’s a very successful event,” said Ryan Linehan, managing director of Kimball-Jenkins.
The night begins at 5:30 and is going to be filled with food, drinks and, of course, art. There will be many local restaurants and businesses providing all kinds of yummy food, so come hungry. And thirsty, because your ticket allows you to drink beer, wine and other non-alcoholic beverages.
“It’s more of a fun cocktail party,” Linehan said.
While you’re milling around, checking out the art up for auction (which is done the silent way), don’t miss art being created right before your very eyes. Artist Byron Carr and Kimball-Jenkins School of Art student Zach Stith will be painting pieces that will be auctioned off at the end of the night.
“If you haven’t seen Byron Carr paint, it’s worth the money to see it,” Linehan said.
Linehan has had as many as 50 pieces up for auction in the past, but instead opted for a smaller number, 15, this year.
“With 120 people that was a lot of auction items,” Linehan said.
There will be three walls of artwork up for auction (which can be seen at kimballjenkins.com/paint-the-town and a few on the next page), with each wall’s bids closing at different times to give people a chance to bid on another piece if they miss out on an earlier one.
“The majority of the pieces are done by local artists,” Linehan said. “And the quality of the artwork is high.”
The live paintings will be the last ones up for auction. And if you hold the winning bid, just be careful because the paint will likely still be wet.
“Each piece will have a starting bid, but it’s usually modest,” Linehan said.
You can also bid on a home art collection tour as well.
Paint the Town will be held in the mansion, the carriage house, as well as outside and under a tent.
Cost is $35 per person and can be bought at kimballjenkins.com/paint-the-town or at the door if you’re one of those last minute kind of people.
“You will get your money’s worth,” Linehan said.
