Silent Auction of Eisner Prints to Benefit the Amherst Survival Center
Sunderland MA__Join fellow appreciators of art, science, and the Amherst Survival Center for a unique fundraising silent auction of photographic prints by renowned photographer and chemical ecologist Thomas Eisner on Thursday, September 23, 2010, from 5 to 7 pm at the Sinauer Associates’ offices at 23 Plumtree Road in Sunderland, MA. Light refreshments will be served.
Prints to be auctioned are on view at http://www.sinauer.com/auction/. Dr. Eisner has used scanning electron microscopes, 35 mm cameras, ultraviolet lenses, micromanipulators, chemical analytical equipment and color copiers to create these award-winning photos. Subjects include intimate details of insect life, leaves changing color, and butterfly wings. Many have been exhibited at the National Academy of Science's Annual Arts in the Academy show, Cornell University, and at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.
Tom Eisner is the Jacob Gould Schurman Professor Emeritus of Chemical Ecology at Cornell University whose photographs have adorned 15 covers of Science magazine. He is a world-renowned animal behaviorist, ecologist, pioneer of chemical ecology and insect chemical defenses, and recipient of the National Medal of Science.
The silent auction is made possible through the generous donation of these images by Dr. Eisner. Bidding on the 20 large prints will begin at $100, and all raises must be in increments of $10. The smaller prints are for sale to the first bidder at $50, $75, or $100. Forthose who cannot be present but would like to bid on a large print or purchase a smaller print, bids may be sent with the number and title of the print, the bidder’s name, phone number, and email address to the auction organizers at publish@sinauer.com, Subject: Silent Auction. Current bidding will be kept up-to-date at http://www.sinauer.com/auction/. Last online bids prior to the September 23 event must be received by 5:00 p.m. on September 22.
