“Art Auction on Sanibel” Auction
to benefit “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society & Ducks Unlimited
Friday, October 12, 2007  6:30 p.m ♦  $250 per person

The air is charged with excitement the night before a Federal Duck Stamp final round of judging and will be especially so this year as the program celebrates the selection of the image for the 75th stamp. On Sanibel Island, where the judging takes place, “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society (DDWS), in partnership with Ducks Unlimited, will plug into that energy on Friday, October 12, when it hosts its “Art for Conservation on Sanibel” fundraiser. 

Live and silent auction items will feature original etchings by J. N. “Ding” Darling, designer of the first Federal Duck Stamp and Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist of the early 1900s, an Audubon print appraised at $11,000, original artwork donated by former Federal duck stamp winners, along with other nationally renowned wildlife artists. Jim Sprankle, president of the board of the DDWS and nationally recognized wood carver, has donated a life-sized, hand carved and painted Wood Duck Drake.  The 2006-07 Duck Stamp winner, Richard Clifton, will be honored that evening, along with other special guests.

To receive an invitation, click here and leave your email and mailing address.  Or, call “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society Office at (239) 292-0566 to make your reservation with a credit card. 

Event Sponsorship opportunities are available.  To learn more, click here. 

Invitation designed by CA Rothman of West Gulf Digital    

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Click here to view a current list of artworks and other prizes that will be going up for auction.