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The Bay Point Island Foundation
4th Annual Art Auction
Call for Artists
Prospectus
The Bay Point Island is a 1,400 acre island on the Atlantic coast of South Carolina. It is the home to a variety of habitats including beach, dunes, pine forests, salt marshes and wetlands. These habitats support a diversity of flora and fauna including shorebirds, nesting sea turtles, horseshoe crabs, and dolphins. Dr. Jeanette Schnars, serves as the Executive Director of The Bay Point Island Foundation (TBPIF), a non-profit organization established in 2020. Dr. Schnars is continuing her leadership of science, research, and conservation on the island habitat at Bay Point Island. With the mission to foster conservation, conduct field research, promote eco-education, and advance best management practices, resulting in the preservation of Bay Point Island, the Foundation works to raise funds that support research and education along the Lowcountry of South Carolina. To support the mission, TBPIF staff work on scientific monitoring projects to conserve the island’s plants, shorebirds, pollinators, water quality, and more. To help highlight the beautiful flora and fauna found on Bay Point Island, TBIPF is hosting its 4th Annual Art Auction at the Concourse of Hilton Head (1014 William Hilton Pkwy, HHI 29928). We are calling for Artists to participate in this fundraising event by contributing a piece of artwork that artistically showcases the beautiful Bay Point Island or the Lowcountry. Using a collection of photographs, we invite artists to interpret these visuals into a unique piece of artwork that TBPIF can feature in their Auction. We also welcome other pieces that exemplify the beauty of the Lowcountry.
Details
Artwork: We invite artistic works including paintings, sculptures, photography, weavings, jewelry, and more!
Interested: Please contact Dr. Jeanette Schnars, Executive Director of the Bay Point Island Foundation (Jeanette@TBPIF.com) to schedule a meeting to discuss the event and any questions.
Due Date: April 15, 2025
Size Requirements: Artwork, inclusive of frames should be 12” x 12” minimum and of 36”x 48” maximum. Larger pieces will be considered with consultation.
Auction Event: This auction is attended by members of the local community, Bay Point Island Board Members, and partners who value and appreciate unique pieces of art representing the beauty and culture of the Low Country, in addition to supporting the mission of preservation and conversation of all environments.
Artwork:
Will be provided to the Bay Point Island Foundation ready-to-hang and displayed throughout the entire event
Will be bid on using the Gala Bid App and can be viewed in real-time on the Gala Bid App
Artwork which is sold will donate one item at 100% and additional items at 50% of the sale to The Bay Point Island Foundation as part of this fundraising campaign
Artwork that does not sell will be returned to the Artist
Art Auction Event
The evening will include a live and silent art auction, lite hors d’oeuvres and drinks, and entertainment. A fun evening for all!
Where: The Concourse of Hilton Head at 1014 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
When: Friday, April 25, 2025; Doors open at 5:30
Cost: No Fee - Donations Welcome
Why: To support TBPIF projects, resources, and research that conserve and protect the flora and fauna of the Island. This includes, but is not limited to, habitat conservation, invasive plant removal, and marine debris removal.