Burlington City Arts

(VT) Burlington City Arts recently moved its annual art auction online and raised more than $63,000, returning $22,000 to participating artists and generating $41,000 for BCA’s arts-based learning programs. The auction featured the works of more than 60 local artists, ranging from Lincoln-based Rory Jackson’s oil paintings to Burlington artist Shana Bentley’s handmade earrings and Waterbury artist Jeremy Ayers’ handmade stoneware bowl. The auction supported the exhibiting artists by sharing up to 50% of the value of art sold with the creator (unless the piece was donated by the artist or collector, in which case BCA received 100% of the proceeds). BCA’s arts-based education programs will benefit from the additional funds raised.