Third Street Gallery hosts exhibition and silent art auction July 27 The Third Street Gallery, 28 S. Third St., a non-profit arts organization committed to furthering the arts and culture of the Greater Grand Forks area, will hold a silent auction at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 27. It features art created by local and regional artists, who, with the Third Street Gallery, Edgewood Vista, and Bremer Bank, are committed to the success of the arts in the Greater Grand Forks area. Support the cultivation of a strong art community by joining us for an evening of culture and fellowship. The Silent Art Auction exhibition is on display, and will conclude with the auction. Various artists have stepped forward to help ensure the future of the local arts in Grand Forks by donating work. Adam Kemp, Greater Grand Forks Artist of the Year, is both a sculptor and a painter, and has fused both skills to create unique and fascinating work that everyone is sure to enjoy. The other artists involved include Tricia Lunski, Sara Christensen Blair, Kim Fink, Sue Fink, Jon Olson, Ryan Frates, Brian Fricke, Jen Nelson, Patrick Luber, Josh Johnson, Donald Renner, Anita Monsebraten, Kathryn McCleery, Brad Bachmeier, Rebecca Sefcovic Uglem, and Amy Silletto. Original photography prints by Steve Augustin and a sapphire art necklace by River City Jewelers will be raffled off during the auction. The artists we have chosen represent all mediums of art, and should provide something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t wait in line, contact Third Street Gallery for your bidding number today at 775-5055. Online and telephone bidding are also available. The exhibition is curated by Rebecca Sefcovic Uglem and Amy Lyste, co-directors of the Third Street Gallery. The public is welcome to all events. Those wishing group tours, including schools, should contact the Third Street Gallery at 775-5055. For more information call 775-5055 or contact www.thethirdstreetgallery.com.