Penguins On The March Auction at Greenwood Collective

The Greenwood Collective invites Seattle area residents to the Penguins on the March silent auction on Friday, August 14th, between 6 – 9pm, during the monthly Art Up Greenwood-Phinney art walk.

Fifty-four Seattle artists of all ages and experience levels painted, embellished and decorated fabricated penguins. This community celebration of art and wildlife conservation is inspired by Woodland Park Zoo’s brand new Humboldt penguin exhibit, which opened in May.

These penguins have been migrating through Seattle neighborhoods including Greenwood, Phinney Ridge, Ballard, Fremont and Wallingford since early June. About 30 of these penguins will be auctioned off to benefit Woodland Park Zoo’s field conservation program. Woodland Park Zoo supports 38 wildlife conservation projects in 50 countries worldwide, including the Humboldt Penguin Conservation Center at Punta San Juan.

WHEN: Friday, August 14, 2009 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Auctions close at 8:00 and 8:45 p.m. Winning bids will be announced and distributed by 9:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Greenwood Collective 8537 Greenwood Ave N, Suite 1, Seattle, WA 98103 www.greenwoodcollective.com

FREE: Open to the public during Art Up Greenwood-Phinney monthly art walk

EVENT: The Greenwood Collective Silent Auction

DETAILS: Featuring 30 penguins, Many artists will be present – Select penguins will be featured in two different areas at The Greenwood Collective – Auction will close at 8:00 p.m. (China Room) and 8:45 p.m. (Main Room) – Guests who purchase a penguin will be able to take it home that evening – Cash, check and credit card will be accepted for all silent auction purchases – Artist interviews available at The Greenwood Collective (upon request)

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