VISUAL ARTS

Over 100 juried works from the region’s finest artists will be available at the North Shore Arts Association (NSAA) 2011 Live Art Auction. A Gala Preview Party open to the public will be held Friday, July 29, 5:30-8pm, and will feature a meet and greet with many of the artists, live music, hors d’oeuvres, and open wine bar. The live Art Auction, which features a new live online option for bidding, will be held Saturday, August 6, 7-9pm, (doors open at 6pm). Events take place at the NSAA waterfront gallery at 11 Pirates Lane, East Gloucester, MA. Proceeds benefit NSAA, a non-profit organization that has been connecting art and the community for nearly 90 years. For tickets, information and to preview artwork (after July 15) visit www.nsarts.org or call 978.283.1857. To register for online bidding, visit www.LiveAuctioneers.com/browse/seller/NSAA.