Margaretville Hospital to Hold Fifth Annual Art Auction - First Art Preview Saturday April 5

MARGARETVILLE - MARGARETVILLE  –– Margaretville Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) will hold its fifth annual CATCH (Community Art to Community Health) auction on Saturday, May 17th, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the MTC Community Room (61 Academy Street, Margaretville, N.Y.). The event will include live music, light fare, and both live and silent auctions. Proceeds from the event will support primary care at Margaretville Hospital. 

The public will have several opportunities to preview the artwork.

The first opportunity is Saturday, April 5, from 1 PM-5 PM at the Andes Hotel (110 Main St, Andes, N.Y). Admission to the preview is free, and light refreshments will be provided.  A second preview will be held during the weekend of April 26th-27th, at the Galli-Curci Theatre (801 Main Street, Margaretville, NY). Both previews will feature approximately 15-20 pieces of art.

Throughout the spring, smaller pieces of art will be on display at the Shandaken Inn (1 Golf Course Road, Shandaken, N.Y.) and Union Grove Distillery (43311 NY-28, Arkville, N.Y.).

The full collection of art work can be viewed online in advance of the auction at WMCHealth.org/CATCH. We are still receiving donations from generous artists and art collectors – check the website often to see the featured artists and their work. Many of them live and create artwork here in our local area

During the CATCH art auction event, a selection of pieces will be offered through a silent auction, which will also be open for online bidding up to and during the event.

For the live auction, bidders can attend the event and bid in person or submit a proxy bid (Email Cindy.VanderPlaat@WMCHealth.org or call 845.544.3628 to submit a proxy bid). Proxy bidders will be assigned a representative who will bid up to the designated maximum amount.

Tickets to the CATCH auction are available at WMCHealth.org/CATCH. Each ticket is $30, which includes food and drinks. Space is limited; advance registration is strongly recommended.

Sponsors of the CATCH auction include local businesses Margaretville Telephone Company, Andes Hotel, Union Grove Distillery, and Shandaken Inn.

Businesses or individual interested in becoming an event sponsor and advertising in the auction catalog can contact Cindy Vander Plaat at Cindy.VanderPlaat@wmchealth.org or 845.544.3628 for more information.