Sacred Art of Altars: Exhibit & Online Auction

The Sacred Art of Altars is the 16th annual exhibit and auction. This powerful exhibit features a dazzling display of contrasts in variety as well a beautiful underlying unity. Each piece has an identical shape and size (10” x 14”) while each shrine exhibits its own uniqueness in an eye-popping array of colors and media, including paint, wax, glass, metal, fabric, ceramics and more. And the subject matter ranges from sublime to temporal, and from spiritual to satirical.

This exhibit is a reflection of the growing popularity of “nichos” or small, personalized shrines, in the popular culture of the Southwest and Latin America. The artistry of “nichos” or small shrines has long been an integral part of San Antonio’s rich cultural heritage.  But altars are becoming increasingly evident in art galleries, museums, homes and businesses alike, a fact which is underscored by the diverse, creative artistry evident here.

Over 50 of San Antonio’s most creative artists (see List of Featured Artists below) have created and donated their work for this exhibit and silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Celebration Circle of San Antonio, a 501 (c)(3) interfaith community whose creative, inclusive approach to spirituality is perfectly embodied in this exhibition. This marks the 16th year that this successful, wide-ranging exhibit has been held.

However, due to the pandemic we had to postpone the exhibit and silent auction that was scheduled in March. Now our exhibit and auction will be a 100% virtual event showcasing 55 altars available for online bidding from Friday, September 18, 7:00PM CT with a Kick Off Hour from 7:00 – 8:00PM CT through the Grand Finale Closing & Final Bidding on Friday, October 9, 7:00 – 8:00PM CT.

Bidding Information:

Happy bidding! You can bid on the altars using a computer or mobile device with internet access.

Friday, September 18, 2020, 7:00 – 8:00PM CT: Kick Off for online bidding purchasing begins

Friday, October 9, 2020, 7:00 – 8:00PM CT: Grand finale closing night and final chance to bid on altars

September 18 – October 9, 2020: Altars are available for online bidding

For full details and to view/bid on altars, visit http://bit.ly/Altars2020

Support Local Artists:

Celebration Circle offers artists the choice of receiving 25% of the final bid price or donating 100% of the final bid price to the Circle. Please, tell art patrons and Circle family members, about this wonderful opportunity to support local artists as well as the Celebration Circle. Invite them to browse and bid on these amazing and diverse altars and at the same time to support the work of the Circle and our local artists.

Contributing Artists:

Maria Alvarado, Ana Arrieta, Zet Baer, Kathy Barrios, Lyn Belisle, Alexis Bierman, John Bierman, CeeJay Black, Momo Brown, Annie Centeno, Tam Corbette, Sofia Dabalsa, Sandy Dunn, Cira Flannery Garza, Betty Franklin, Karl Franklin, Joan Frederick, David Anthony Garcia, Michelle Glenn, Suzy Gonzalez, Martha K. Grant, Deborah Harris, Charles (Pompa) Harrison, Rudi Harst, Mark Hiebert, Jon Hinojosa, KC James, Julie Jarvis, Janice Joplin, Deborah Keller-Rihn, Donna LoMonaco, Sarah Lyons, Jeff McDaniel, Savannah McDonough, Michael Menchaca, Beverly Meyer, Kathy Miner, Shirley Moehring, Jose Mojica, Susie Monday, Alexandra Nelipa, Lisa Nigro, Cindy Palmer, Ray Palmer, Kathleen Baker Pittman, Theresa Powers, Linda Rael, Thom Ricks, Caroline Royall, Edwin Sasek, Patsy Sasek, Le Green Schubert, Chuck Squier, Daniel Stoneham, Tatum, Brent Widen

Existing Publicity:

Texas Public Radio story by Jack Morgan

https://www.tpr.org/post/celebration-circles-sacred-art-altars-are-works-art

San Antonio Express News Faith Section Briefs – Sunday, September 13, 2020

https://digital.olivesoftware.com/olive/ODN/SanAntonioExpressNews/default.aspx – _

Important Links:

Event Page: http://bit.ly/Altars2020

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CelebrationCircle/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celebrationcircle/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CelebrateCircle or @CelebrateCircle

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/CelebrationcircleOrg

Website: https://www.celebrationcircle.org/

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