The technique is related closely to drawing, requiring a prepared line and overpainting of translucent color. The pieces are in a variety of media and in a fairly broad price range. The auction bid must meet or exceed the artist's reserve bid or the piece will not be sold. Many of the artists have roots in North Dakota and Minnesota and previously have exhibited in the museum. Their pieces are done in mixed media, prints, photographs, sculpture, glass, ceramics, charcoal, oil pastel, digital imaging as well as paintings in watercolor, acrylic and oil.
Money earned at the auction is used for additions to the permanent collection.
The celebrity auctioneer is Chuck Bundlie, a Grand Forks native who worked in radio and was news director for WDAZ-TV for 20 years. 2001 Grand Forks Herald. All rights reserved. Any copying, redistribution or retransmission of any of the contents of this service without the express written consent of the Grand Forks Herald is expressly prohibited.