‘5×5’ Art Auction a Big Draw

The Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art’s exhibition and auction of 683 small pieces was a huge success. By the time the gavel came down December 15, the “5×5” fundraiser sold 617 unique art pieces, raising more than $41,000 for the Montecito museum. Ninety-two percent of people who created an account bid on works in the auction.

The artists whose work garnered the highest bids include Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Craig Attebery, Dug Uyesaka, Jordan Pope, Carol Wax, Tim Hawkinson, Charles Arnoldi, Susan Savage, Karl Dempwolf, and Bruce Herman. 

The museum will open its doors again in 2024 to “Camille Corot to Orthodox Icons: Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree’s Gifts to the Collection” beginning with a free, public reception Thursday, January 11, from 4 to 6 pm. The show will run through March 23.