Seven Days: Vermont's Independent Voice

'The Art of Action' Auction

The 105 paintings by 10 Vermont artists in this first-of-its-kind exhibit have been touring the state for 10 months. Now, you could take one – or more — home. A live “Absolute Auction” takes place on Saturday, July 17, at Union Station in Burlington, where the works have been on view since July 1. The project, a collaboration between the Vermont Arts Council and philanthropist Lyman Orton, commissioned artists to create works interpreting the social, cultural and political issues germane to the future of Vermont. The resulting pieces range in assigned value from $450 to $7500, and proceeds from their sale will seed a future commissioning project for future artists. More info at www.artofaction.org. Pictured: “Scarlet Tanager” by Gail Boyajian.