"Save the Artists" is a fundraising campaign to unite patrons of the arts in Tampa Bay in an effort to fully fund three major cultural initiatives to bring more support to the arts and cultural community in Tampa Bay! The TBBCA initiatives will provide local artists and institutions with funding, provide free cultural opportunities for the the community and support training and education for the artists.
It is time for you to enrich our community by participating in the "Save the Artists" online auction! Your bid will immediately benefit our arts and cultural community because every dollar goes towards the TBBCA's "Save the Artist" initiative!
Participation is easy, just click here to download the bid form and email it to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or fax to 813-221-1679. You will be notified if someone else outbids you, so that you can have the opportunity to increase your bid. We will accept credit cards, cash and checks. Call 813-221-2787 for any questions you may have.
The online auction will close on March 31st at 5p.m. so hurry and fax or email your bids in! Thank you for joining the TBBCA in saving the artists!!
Online "Save the Artists" Auction
Framed Art by
Starting Bid: $350 (Current Bid $350)
Artist Rebecca Sexton Larson works with alternate photographic processes. Her heavily painted photographs are produced primarily from handmade pinhole cameras. Her work has been on exhibit at the Tampa Museum of Art, the Gulf Coast Museum of Art and the Holland & Knight law firm. Rebecca’s work is also represented in many major collections, including that of Polaroid, Fidelity Investments, Anchor Blass and Graham Nash (of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young.)
Framed Art by Lorraine Genovar
Starting Big: $350
Artist Lorraine Genovar creates hand-painted black and white photographs of local Florida landscapes. Ms. Genovar is committed to capturing the beauty of our state’s natural resources. She has several public art commissions on display in Tampa including the “Fish on Bayshore.” Her work is also included in many major corporate and private collections, including the Tropicana Headquarters, Shriner’s Children’s’ Hospital and the University of South Florida.
Art by Martha Brooks Marshall
Starting Bid: $200
Artist Martha Marshall is a full time professional artist providing decorative paintings and fine art prints for the corporate interior design trade and for private collectors throughout the United States and abroad. Martha's artwork has been featured in numerous gallery shows from Washington DC to the southernmost tip of Florida. In 2004, one of her paintings was chosen for use in the motion picture "The Punisher," filmed in the Tampa Bay area. Martha's works can be found in many major collections, both private and corporate, throughout the United States.
Framed Art of Italian Arches
Starting Bid: $150
Framed work of art titled “Italian Arches.” This work of art was donated from the personal collection of Lou Buccino.
Framed “Peace”
Starting Bid: $75 (Current Bid $75)
Framed work of art with the Chinese symbol for Peace. This work of art was donated from the personal collection of Lou Buccino.
Tampa Bay Lighting Tickets
Starting Bid: $100
Four tickets to the April 10th Tampa Bay Lighting game against the Florida Panthers. Tickets include passes to the pregame tailgate party area. Seats are located in section 122. Each ticket is valued at $80. Tickets are presented by tbt* / Tampa Bay Times & tbTwo.
Tampa Bay History Center Gift Bag
Starting Bid: $50 (Current Bid $60)
Beautiful bag from the Tampa Bay History Center that includes a plush bear, Tampa Bay History Center pen, a wooden pirate, mouse pad, beaded and decorated shirt and pirate apron, book and more!
Green-Hopper Party Pass at the Outback Pro-Am
Starting Bid: $60 (Current Bid $85)
The Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am puts a unique twist to its version of “Amen Corner.” The Green-Hopper Party Pass allows entrance into three different hospitality venues on Holes #11, #16 and #17. Each venue offers VIP golf viewing and spectacular hospitality including featured drinks and light Aussie-Tizers®. Complimentary
Coca-Cola products, Anheuser-Bush drafts and premium specialty cocktails will be featured at the VIP hospitality venues.
Family Pass to The Studio @620 ~Two Sets-
Starting Bid: $40
The Studio @620 is brining the community together through art and education by opening it’s doors to innovation and diversity. Each family membership includes eight tickets good for any 620 event, opening night invitations and the great feeling of helping make The Studio @620 possible.
Two One Day Passes to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Starting Bid: $60 (Current Bid $70)
You'll find yourself on the edge of Africa at Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay. Experience up-close encounters with amazing animals, take an unforgettable safari across the Serengeti Plains, test your courage on pulse-pounding coasters, or catch live entertainment. Tickets are good till the end of 2010.
