The photography faculty at OCAD is hosting a silent auction in support of the Photography Department, where guests bid on disposable cameras used by prominent artists, curators, writers, musicians, directors and designers. While it may not be the most original silent auction idea, I still think it’s a very good one. It’s mysterious and filled with anticipation, and the excitement of being the first one to see new images by well-known makers will surely drive bids up.
To give you an idea of whose work you could possibly get a hold of, cameras by Suzy Lake, Dennis Reid, Kristan Horton, Stephen Bulger, Barbara Astman, Ohbijou and The Meligrove Band will all be available for bidding. Each camera starts at $30.
The silent auction begins Tuesday, March 3 at noon, and ends on Friday, March 13 at 8pm. Bidding hours are Monday to Friday, 8am – midnight; Saturday, 9am – 6pm; Sunday noon – midnight, and takes place on the 2nd floor of the main OCAD building at 100 McCaul St., in the display cases across from room 240. Contact Jennifer Long for more information.
Above image: Barbara Astman, 2009. From the Silent Auction 2009 poster.
