The Hannibal Arts Council’s fundraiser, Bad Art by Good People, is FINALLY happening!

Works of art created by fifteen area community leaders who were paired with fifteen artists/mentors will be auctioned off. Beginning at 7:00 p.m. attendees may view the artwork for sale, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and vote for their favorite work of art with their dollars in the People’s Choice contest. The art auction will begin at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets are $20 per person ($25 at the door, if available). Due to limited space, pre-registration and pre-payment is required. To purchase tickets call 573-221-6545, stop by 105 S. Main St or purchase through eventbrite. All proceeds will benefit the Hannibal Arts Council.

The artist/mentor/community leader teams for the 2nd Annual Bad Art by Good People Art Auction fundraiser are:

• Steve Ayers - Kristy Trevathan, Prestige Realty;
• Brenda Benson - Andy Dorian, City of Hannibal Central Services;
• Rebecca Butler - Katy Ayers-Welch, Java Jive;
• Kim Caisse - Todd Ahrens, Hannibal Regional Healthcare System;
• Michael Chlebanowski - Randy Jobe, Hannibal Clinic;
• Kelly Eddington - Arif Dağın, LaBinnah Bistro;
• Brenda Beck Fisher - Corey Mehaffy, Hannibal Regional Economic Development Council;
• Patricia Garey - Carl Watson, F&M Bank and Trust Company;
• Pat Kerns - Faye Dant, Jim’s Journey: Huck Finn Freedom Center;
• Josh McCurdy - Susan Johnson, Hannibal Public Schools;
• Deb Myers – Tegan Orpet, KHQA;
• Stephen Schisler - Mark Wasinger, Wasinger Parham, L.C.;
• Nick Sorrill - Lisa Peck, City of Hannibal City Manager;
• Cyndi Taylor - Andrea Campbell, Board of Public Works;
• James Zimmerman - Michael Riesenbeck, Golden Eagle Distributing.

The Bad Art by Good People title is truly meant to be tongue in cheek, as the end-product of the community leader working with an artist/mentor will more than likely be good. Community leaders were matched with artists/mentors by drawing names out of a hat. The Hannibal Arts Council is excited to connect community leaders and artists in a new way and look forward to the very fun fundraiser.