Momenta Art presents its fifth raffle benefit to support its ongoing mission to exhibit the work of emerging and underrepresented artists. A $150 ticket guarantees you a work of art and entrance for two to the silent auction and raffle drawing. Tickets are limited! Please call 718.218.8058 in advance to reserve. Tickets for the silent auction are $100 which includes admission for two to silent auction and benefit party. All raffle participants are encouraged to participate in the Silent Auction at no additional fee.

CONDITIONS of SALE for SILENT AUCTION
All net proceed of the sale of artwork will go to support the programs of Momenta Art, a 501(c)3 organization. Each work carries an estimated market value obtained from reliable sources, but no representation of warranty as to the actual resale value of any work auctioned is made or implied. The estimated value is intended as a guide to assist you in your bidding. No art will be sold at a price below the opening bid.

All bidders must register to obtain a bidding number before placing any bids. Registration and bidding is closed out at the gala promptly at 7 p.m. Opening bids are indicated on the bidding form for each piece. Minimum increments to raise bids are set as follows: Current bid- Minimum Increment
$200-$2,000 -$50
$2,001-$4,999 -$100
Over $5,000- $250

The bidder who has placed the highest bid at the close of the Gala gets to purchase the piece. The buyer's name and address will be provided to the artist whose work they purchase.

Payment: Cash and checks are accepted as payment for artwork.

Pick Up and Delivery: Purchasers who attend the gala are strongly encouraged to pay for and take their purchases home with them that same night. Wrapping of the artwork is provided. All lots not removed on the night of the benefit may be picked up at the gallery by appointment. If you require having your art shipped to you , we will do so at your expense. We are not responsible for damage to art work during transit.

Tax Laws: Momenta does not charge any tax on the sale of art. A buyer is entitled to a tax deduction on purchase of artwork only to the extent that his or her payment exceeds the market value of the work received.

Please note the buyer is purchasing the work of art "as is." All sales are final and are considered to be a legal contract between the buyer and Momenta Art. Momenta reserves the right to return artwork to the artists if it is unclaimed by the buyer one year after the date of the benefit, even if the work has been paid for.

SLATER BRADLEY , "It's Hotter in Here than it is on the Street (Art Issues)", 2000, c-print, 3/6, 20"X24", courtesy of the artist and Team.

Value: 1.200 unframed
Opening bid: 600

LAURIE HOGIN , "Bunny Suite #3, Fashion Victim #11: Martha Stewart's Living", 2000, oil on panel with artist-made frame, 12"X13", courtesey of the artist and Littlejohn Contemporary.

Value: 1,200 framed
Opening bid: 600

LISA RUYTER , "20000 Leagues Under the Sea", 2001, acrylic on canvas, 26"X40", courtesy of the artist.

Value: 4,750
Opening bid: 2,375

SUE DE BEER/LAURA PARNES, " Untitled (from Heidi 2)", 2000, c-print, 1/5, 20"X30", courtesy of the artists.

Value: 1,200 framed
Opening bid: 600

JULIE MEHRETU , "Untitled", 2001, ink, colored pencil, cut paper on mylar and paper, 18"X24", courtesy of the artist and The Project.


Value: 3,000 unframed
Opening bid: 1,500

Event Sponsors: Restaurant Florent, Brooklyn Brewery Printing donated by: Quality Copyprintmomenta art is funded, in part, by Brooklyn Borough President Howard Golden, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, New York State Council on the Arts, New York Foundation for the Arts, Greenwall Foundation, Heathcote Foundation, Jerome Foundation, and Members.