Fretting over what to get for those folks who have everything? What could be better than a sure bet for finding something different – while partying with arty folks and supporting good community causes at the same time?
JAM Communications is hosting the 6th Annual ArtHelps Silent Auction from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, with bidding ending at 9:15 p.m. Proceeds from this year’s event will go to Food & Friends and DC Arts Center.
Last year, ArtHelps featured nearly three dozen contemporary paintings,sculptures and handmade jewelry, many selling at fairly affordable prices – while still raising $22,490 for charity. The works are donated by private collectors, businesses and artists from the D.C.-Baltimore region and worldwide. Local artists include Mike Weber and Mary D. Ott. The atmosphere is fun and admission is free; RSVPs are requested. 1638 R St. NW, Suite 400;202-986-4750; [email protected]; www.arthelps.org.
Other festive art gift shows
» Capitol Hill Art League holds its annual “Wrap It Up” gift-priced show.
A reception runs 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, with live music and a card-making workshop 5 to 7 p.m. Free. 545 Seventh St. SE; 202-547-6839; www.chaw.org
» Washington Glass School’s annual glass sale and holiday party is from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Choose from dozens of glass art creations at bargain prices while enjoying music, tasty treats and a fire spinning performance and class by Sarah Lovering. 3708 Wells Ave., Mt. Rainier; 202-744-8222; www.washingtonglassschool.com
» Many Facets brings the work of innovative metro-area jewelry designers, fiber artists, woodturners and ceramicists to the Chevy Chase Women’s Club from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The event benefits SEEC, a nonprofit helping people with developmental disabilities. 7931 Connecticut Ave.,301-593-0911, [email protected]
» Touchstone Gallery¹s 30th anniversary holiday sale through Jan. 7 – all works $300; 10 percent of sales going to SOME (So Others Might Eat). Reception 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 21. 406 Seventh St. NW; 202-347-2787; www.touchstonegallery.com
