In the Making - Art Auction with Sylvan Butera Rich
In the Making - Art Auction with Sylvan Butera Rich
GOLDEN, the 7 x 7 foot painting on canvas by Sylvan Butera Rich, was painted over the course of September in the Atelier Gallery at Art & Soul.
The painting is offered through auction, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Unity Shoppe, Art & Soul’s nonprofit partner for September. Bidding starts at $4,500 and will increase in increments of $250. Bidding will close at 5p on Sunday September 27th. The retail value of the finished painting is $12,500.
The winning bidder may either add the finished work to their own collection or donate it to Unity Shoppe, creating a lasting work of art for the organization and the community it serves.
Unity Shoppe
Since 1917, Unity Shoppe has provided essential resources to individuals and families throughout Santa Barbara County, including food, clothing, school supplies, holiday assistance, employment support, and services for seniors. At the heart of every program is a simple but powerful philosophy: Dignity, Respect, and Choice.
Today, Unity Shoppe serves thousands of local residents each year through eight key programs, including its Client Services Free Store, Back to School and Holiday Toy Shoppe programs, JobSmart, Senior Program, Unity Delivers, Transitional Assistance Program, and an extensive Volunteer Program. Its Gift and Thrift Shoppe further supports this work, with proceeds directly benefiting Unity Shoppe programs.
