This is the first year ArtSea is taking on a new twist with an opportunity to view all artwork in the leisure of your own home on line! No more having to wait in a long line for the clock to strike 5:55 P.M. and then fight the crowds to view the art on display in the Museum. ArtSea is now an on line "5x5" art show and auction to benefit The Museum of Chincoteague Island. Participants of any age have the opportunity to create works of art measuring 5x5 for sale in the auction. Anyone may participate, the only rule being the finished work must retain the 5x5 dimensions. There are a large variety of painted canvases in acrylic, watercolors, oil as well as a few other mediums new to ArtSea this year!
While the artwork may not be visibly signed, our well known, local celebrity Artists are again participating in the event this year. In the past, all artwork was purchased on site at the Museum, with artwork completed by adults selling for $55 and artwork completed by kids 18 and under selling for $25. This year we are adding the twist of being able to bid on the art! Artwork completed by adults will be auctioned with opening bids at $55. For works of art created by participants age 18 and under, opening bids start at $25. A preview of all artwork will be displayed on this page, and you also have the opportunity to see the artwork in person at The Museum of Chincoteague Island beginning April 29. The auction will officially go live at 5:55 P.M. on Friday, April 30 and will begin shutting down at 5:55 P.M. on Saturday, May 1st. All purchased art will be availalbe for pick up in the Legacy Pavilion located on the Museum grounds, Sunday May 2, from noon to 4:00 P.M.
We hope you will enjoy the new format to Artsea this year and win the bids on your favorite art! Thank you in advance for participating in our Artsea event this year and thanks for supporting the Museum of Chincoteague Island.