The Farmville Herald And Farmer Leader

College Artists To Auction Works Side Walk Sales Planned Wednesday

Reminiscent of the side walk auctions held in New York City, an auction of oil paintings will be held on the Longwood College campus in front of West Wing from 3:30 p. m. to 4:30 p. m. on Wednesday, May 13.

The auction will follow the annual spring art exhibit to be displayed in the library and in the art department from May 8 to 15.

Norman O. Myers, of the College business department will take charge as auctioneer, assisted in his duties by Dr. George W. Jeffers, head of the biology department. In case of inclement weather, the auction will be held in the recreation hall.

The idea of an auction originated from an interest non-art students have shown in buying various paintings, said Mrs. Janice Teman, associate art professor. She also said that the auction will enable pictures to be sold at a reasonable price to the 'highest bidder'.

Oil paintings to be included in the sale are works by Mrs. Margaret Sutphin of Roanoke, Misses Lou Jamison of Forest, Florence Blake and Virginia Beach, Molly Hersman of Richmond, and Ann Wendenberg, Sandston.

Mrs. Nell Green, of Suffolk, Misses Jean Hobbs, of Roanoke, Patty Pettenberger, of Hampton, Mary Bennett, of Rocky Mount, and Mrs. Billie Hubbard of Farmville will sell paintings ranging from the realistic to fantastic in theme. The works include abstractions, landscapes, and portraits.

The exhibit will include pottery, leather work, block prints, water colors, a display from the elementary methods class, textiles, glass etching, wood carving and metal work.