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Artlink empowers artists, fosters creative expression, and enriches Northeast Indiana through the visual arts. Join us for a pop art—themed BASH—an exclusive cocktail party and sneak peek before the auction goes live—featuring a first look at the available works and packages. The auction raises vital support for exhibitions and programs, celebrates local and regional artists, and invites patrons to grow their collections—while ensuring artists retain a meaningful share of the proceeds to support their work and careers.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

Artlink BASH— Thursday, October 8th, from 5—8 PM

BASH Live Auction — Thursday, October 8th — TIME: 7—7:30 PM

Raffle — Drawing on October 8th at 7:40 PM

OPENS TO THE PUBLIC — Friday, Oct 9th—Sunday, Oct 11th, 2026

View the online auction artwork & items in person during our regular gallery hours. All items are available for online bidding until 8 PM on Sunday.

PURCHASE ARTLINK BASH TICKETS

Artlink BASH Raffle

This is the fourth year for the Artlink BASH Raffle—Stay Tuned for Details about the Packages

RAFFLE RULES

  • You must be 18 to purchase tickets for the Artlink BASH Raffle.

  • You do not need to be present to win!

  • Winners will be announced at the end of the evening on October 8th.

  • Winners not present during the raffle drawing will be contacted by phone or email.

  • Raffle Tickets are 1 Ticket for $10 or 6 Tickets for $50

  • Raffle tickets may be purchased at the gallery with Cash, Check, or Card.

  • Call (260)424-7195 to purchase your tickets by phone.

  • All raffle proceeds support Artlink exhibitions and programs.

Artlink is excited to announce our sixth annual auction benefiting Artlink’s exhibitions, program development, and local artists! This year, there will be a special LIVE AUCTION during the Artlink BASH event on October 8th, so make sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook for a preview of the Items included in the Live Auction this year. Only event ticket holders will be able to bid during the live auction.

Our online auction is installed in the gallery and will be previewed for the Artlink BASH guests on October 8th. All auction items will then be open to public bidding during Artlink's regular hours beginning on October 9th through October 11th. We intentionally invite participating artists to select what percentage of the winning bid will be donated to Artlink. Many talented local and regional artists donate artwork for the auction. We also have many generous local companies and businesses, who contribute to our auction items as well.

PREVIEW THE AUCTION ITEMS

  • Sharmalene Gunawardena

  • Justine Hettler

  • Tom Hirata

  • Howard Hitzemann (decd)

  • John Hrehov

  • Becky Johnson

  • Justin Johnson

  • Rebecca Justice-Schaab

  • Tom Kelly

  • John C. Kelty

  • Jordan Kurzen

  • Lalla Lepeschkin

  • Keith Madsen

  • William Malin

  • Martha Martinez Dguez

  • Jeremy McFarren

  • Ellen Mensch

  • Emily Mercedes

  • David E. Miller

  • Jennifer Nash

  • Mikhail & Pacula

  • Maurice Papier

  • Sam Parker

  • Jake Patten

  • Rema Addrayie

  • John Auld

  • Brenda S.Betley

  • Cindy Bolinger

  • Michael Bowerman

  • Jerri Brackett

  • Dixie Landis Bradley

  • Norman Bradley (decd)

  • Hannah Burnworth

  • Kaylan Buteyn

  • Dana Caldera

  • Cher Coburn

  • George Conner

  • Jackie Daugherty

  • Brian Dobias

  • Patti Dubach

  • Betty Fishman

  • Cynthia Gabbard

  • Jim Gabbard

  • Suzanne Galazka

  • Sayaka Ganz

  • Hector Garcia (decd)

  • Rebecca Good

  • Seth Green

  • Erin Patton-McFarren

  • Stephen Perfect

  • Ginny Piersant

  • Michael W. Poorman

  • Juan Reyes

  • Anna-Lisa Robbins

  • Aaron Rorick

  • Stevie Ross

  • Sue Sells

  • Bill Shewman

  • Kelsey Siebert

  • Steve Smith

  • Jarrid Spicer

  • Carolyn Stachera

  • Cara Stauffer

  • Craig Steketee

  • Paige Strong

  • Pam Summers

  • Ryan Todd

  • Tyler Toole

  • Vatio

  • Lisa Vetter

  • Gina Wolfrum

  • Jim Wulpi

Our Silent Auction will feature Artwork by:

  • Custom Commission by Lily Fenoglio

  • Encaustic Class with Ruth Koomler

  • Fred Doloresco

  • George McCullough

Our LIVE Auction will feature Artwork by:

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SPONSORS

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SPECIAL THANKS

Very Special Thanks

Ron Dick—President

Melanie Hall—Vice President

Andrew Lamping—Vice President

Brian Ternet—Treasurer

Renee Sloan—Secretary

Emily Elko

Heather Gillan

Tom Hirata

Tony Hudson

Holly Hunter

Tim Manges

Jenny Nash

John O’Connell

Tim Parsley

Wayne Shive

PJ Thuringer

Artlink BASH Committee

Jen Brown—Chair

Caroline Hall Braun

Katie Briner

Jacqueline Daugherty

Ron Dick

Lily Fenoglio

Heather Gillan

Justin Johnson

Nancy McCroskey - Hrehov

Jenny Nash

Ann Shive

Ryan Todd

Artlink Staff

Justin Johnson—Executive Director

Ellen Mensch—Exhibitions & Education

Andrew Dubach—Exhibitions Assistant

Jen Brown—Development & Operations

Suzanne Galazka—Receptionist