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Online Auction Open!
The online portion of Boulder Barrel Project is now open. The auction will run from August 12, 2016 to September 15, 2016, with the live event taking place on September 15, 2016. Proceeds will benefit local nonprofits for water conservation in low income housing and the arts in the Boulder community.
Live Event Details
8PM - 10:30 PM MDT Add to My Calendar
The auction event will be held at The Studio Boulder at 3550 Frontier Ave Unit A2, Boulder, CO 80301
The event is free, but we ask that you please register here. Event will feature live music, an open bar and hors d'oeuvres. All barrel auctions will close at the event.
Make Your Bid!
August 10 marks the day that rainwater collection is official LEGAL in Colorado! To raise awareness and educate the public about this exciting new legislation, the city of Boulder has partnered with Open Studios and the Center for Resource Conservation on the Boulder Barrel Project. Each artist was given a barrel, ready for paint and instructions that they could do whatever they want to their barrel, as long as it can still serve as a rainwater collection barrel.
Now is your chance to not only get a one-of-a-kind rain barrel, but to do it knowing you are helping support Open Studios, local artists and Boulder Housing Partners! Proceeds from the auction will benefit the artists who created the barrels, Open Studios outreach programming and water conservation efforts in BHP communities. Each rain barrel has been designed and created by an artist local to Boulder. Artists include professionals, emerging artists and students from Boulder High School's Arts Focus Pathway program!
Browse the works of art on a barrel, enjoy and bid on your favorites! Bidding will happen during the display month between August 10 - September 10 and will culminate at our auction event on September 15 at the Studio Boulder.
For more information about the Boulder Barrel Project, including a map of display locations and links to rainwater collection information, visit our website at www.boulderbarrelproject.com
Register for the evening auction event here.
All barrels are around 24" around and 36" tall and hold 55 gallons of water.