Marshalltown Community College will be hosting a silent auction to mark the official opening of the new Ray Frederick Art Gallery on the MCC campus.

The event will be held over a two-day period with a viewing on Friday, June 10th and a viewing and bidding on Saturday, June 11th.

The event is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase an original Ray Frederick painting.

There will be twenty-four paintings in a variety of sizes, prints and cards on-site in a range of prices so that those interested will be able to purchase a piece of artwork.

The paintings will include art that Frederick created throughout his career including both in the 1950’s and 60’s, watercolors from college and others from different stages from his creative career.

The Public Art Auction viewing will be held on Friday, June 10th from 7 t o9 p.m.  The silent auction will take place on Saturday, June 11th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cash or checks will be accepted, and you must be present at the end of the auction to pick up your artwork.

For further information about the auction you can contact Tim Castle via email at tim.castle@iavalley.edu or Denise Barr at denisebarr@cfu.net.