Autism Charity Auction at Larsen Galley is May 20 in Scottsdale

Autism Charity Auction supports Gateway Academy with proceeds

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Join Gateway Academy and Artlink 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, for the Art for Autism Charity Auction with live auction beginning at noon.

Bids will begin at $100. All guests are welcome, and consigners and bidders are encouraged to participate in this charity auction, according to a press release.

Guests of the Art for Autism Charity Auction will enjoy music, local and emerging artists, nibbles, and drinks while making a positive impact as proceeds from this charity auction will be split 50/50 between the local artists and Gateway Academy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit school serving students with high-functioning autism.

“With the support of Artlink and Larsen Gallery, The Art for Autism Charity Auction is going to be a fantastic event filled with art, music, food and more. All while increasing exposure for local Arizona artists and providing much needed support to our incredible students here at Gateway Academy,” said CEO and Executive Director at Gateway Academy O. Robin Sweet.

Larsen Gallery, 3705 N. Bishop Lane, has been a leader in the secondary art market for 30 years. For this special auction Larsen Gallery will also donating 25 works of art for the auction and will give 100% of the proceeds to Gateway Academy.

“Gateway Academy is serving an incredible purpose here in the community by giving students with high functioning autism a place to belong and a safe place to go to school,” said Scott Larsen, owner of Larsen Gallery. “We are absolutely honored to help them raise some valuable funds for their school and we hope everyone will join us at the gallery on May 20th for a very special auction.”

A call to artists is also being facilitated by Artlink, which is also inviting artists from throughout Arizona to participate. Artists interested in participating should go HERE.