OAKHURST — The Community Art Banners, which welcomed residents and visitors to Yosemite’s Southern Gateway throughout the summer, will soon find new homes. As ARTober wraps up in Eastern Madera County, these banners will be auctioned off on Saturday, November 9th. Hosted by the Eastern Madera County Foundation (EMCF), the Community Art Banner Auction Soiree will take place at the Coarsegold Community Center, where attendees can bid on these unique artworks.
Ticket & Event Details
Promotional Flyer for the Art Banner Auction (Click to Enlarge)
Initially, starting November 1st, tickets will be available online at Eventbrite.com for $35, or at the door for $40. Moreover, each ticket includes a complimentary glass of champagne or sparkling cider, along with an entry into a prize drawing. In addition, a bar will offer a curated selection of beverages, including beer, wine, and hot buttered rum from Oakhurst Spirits. Proceeds from the ticket sales and the auction will go directly toward EMCF’s beautification projects. Therefore, supporting public spaces across the mountain communities. Importantly, the auction will take place on November 9th, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Coarsegold Community Center.
Collaborative Efforts & Artistic Vision
Additionally, to bring this project to life, EMCF collaborated with Visit Yosemite | Madera County, local businesses, and artists. Specifically, each of the 25 banners features a welcome message on one side and original artwork on the other, showcasing local artists’ interpretations of the area’s natural beauty. The banners were displayed across Coarsegold, Oakhurst, North Fork, and Bass Lake from Memorial Day through ARTober.
Rachael Snedecor emphasized the project’s impact on the community.
Rachael Snedecor, Chair of the Community Art Banner Project.
“When thinking streetscape beautification, it made total sense to bring our artists and business community together to create an Art Banner project that celebrates all of the amazing reasons we love where we live,” she said.
“With the support of the Eastern Madera County Foundation and Visit Yosemite | Madera County organizations, this grass roots effort has been a spectacular showcase of the visual artists and a stellar welcome to our visitors,” said Rachael. “It has been a joy to be apart of it!”
Looking Ahead
All in all, with this soiree, EMCF will hold its first auction of the Community Art Banners. Organizers plan top introduce new banners each summer, hosting an annual auction every November. Through this initiative, EMCF aims to connect the mountain towns of Easter Madera County, enhance local spaces, and support cultural projects that benefit residents and visitors.
For more details about the Community Art Project and its artists, visit here.
Information on future EMCF projects can be found, here.
Finally, tickets for the auction are available, here.
