For those interested in beginning an art collection or enhancing the collection they already own, The Arts Council, Inc. offers a new take on their popular Art Investor Program at the Panoply Arts Festival—FIRST DIBS! This event is your opportunity to purchase the offerings in the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Inc. Art Marketplace before it opens to the public. The Art Investor Reception and Preview moves to Friday night, April 23 at Pane e Vino in Big Spring International Park, allowing participants an exclusive chance to experience “Panoply after Dark.” Beverages and hors d’œuvres will be available at FIRST DIBS from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
There are four Investor Levels:
The Curious: $25 One ticket to First Dibs
The Collector: $125 A gift certificate for $75 toward the purchase of artwork from the
artist(s) of your choice
Two tickets to First Dibs
A personalized ribbon to award to the artist of your choice
A tax-deductible donation of $50 to The Arts Council, Inc.
Admission to the Art Investors’ Hospitality Area during Panoply
The Connoisseur: $200 A gift certificate for $125 toward the purchase of artwork from the
artist(s) of your choice
Two tickets to First Dibs
A personalized ribbon to award to the artist of your choice
A tax-deductible donation of $75 to The Arts Council, Inc.
Admission to the Art Investors’ Hospitality Area during Panoply
The Curator: $300 A gift certificate for $200 toward the purchase of artwork from the
artist(s) of your choice
Two tickets to First Dibs
A personalized ribbon to award to the artist of your choice
A tax-deductible donation of $100 to The Arts Council, Inc.
Admission to the Art Investors’ Hospitality Area during Panoply
The Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Inc. Art Marketplace remains one of Panoply’s “crown jewels” and this program allows connoisseurs a first chance to select their own art pieces before the marketplace opens to the public. The majority of the advance payment is applied toward these purchases.
The marketplace’s public hours are Saturday, April 24 from 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 25 from noon – 8:00 p.m.; this is a wonderful opportunity for artists to interact directly with the festivalgoers and sell their works. The Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Inc. Art Marketplace has developed a strong following among area residents and art collectors and programs such as FIRST DIBS are a key reason for its success! For your invitation and information on becoming an investor, contact TAC at 519-2787 (ARTS).