Pressed & Bound: The Print Center Annual Auction

This past [very rainy] Saturday, I shot a very cool event for art lovers in Rittenhouse. The event was put on by The Print Center, a lovely non-profit organization founded in 1915 [amazing] that encourages the growth and understanding of photography and printmaking. It is one of the first venues in the country dedicated to the appreciation and education of prints. Throughout the year The Print Center hosts critically acclaimed exhibitions and educational programs, however this particular annual event is the organization's primary source of fundraising.

This event was entitled "Pressed & Bound" and featured works from over 100 local and international artists. During the event, these works (along with some donated goods and services) were silently auctioned off via iPad with the assistance of Paddle 8, a 21st century auction house that embeds all works online for a streamlined and satisfying viewing + bidding process. With the use of several wall-mounted iPads throughout the event, guests were able to bid for their favorite pieces, and thus auctioned off to the highest bidder.

I encourage you to go here to view the incredible work displayed that night, as I was genuinely impressed and wanted to own every single item. Looks like I'll just have to settle for a case of jealousy instead. Whomp whomp.  

But on the bright side, here are a few photos from the fantastic event:

The Paddle 8 staff assisting guests with entering the auction.

The Paddle 8 staff assisting guests with entering the auction.

Congratulations to The Print Center for another successful fundraising event and their continued support of the local and international art community! I am so happy I could help document your special evening!

THE PRINT CENTER
1614 Latimer Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215 735.6090
215 735.5511 fax
info@printcenter.org

HOURS:
Free and Open to the Public
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday through Saturday

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