Art

Item Description

Nico Cathcart Schroeder is an artist, muralista and adventurer living and working in Richmond, Virginia. A Canadian citizen from snowy Toronto, Nico has been working her way south her whole life, finding herself at home by the sunny James River. Nico graduated Magna Cum Laude with a dual BFA in Painting and Ceramics from SUNY at Cortland and holds a minor in Contemporary Art History Studies. Nico’s mural works have been included in the Richmond Street Art Festival, The Highpoint Project and The Hilliard House. Nico is Head of Graphic Design at the local company, K2 Awards and Apparel. She also volunteers with the non-profit Art on Wheels and The William Fox Elementary PTA.

Item Special Note

Absentee Bid Info:

If you would like to bid but cannot attend the event, you may choose one of the two options below.

Note: No matter which option you choose, you must register to bid. Winning absentee bids are binding.

Option A: Submit an Absentee Bid.

After you’ve registered to bid online, you must call or send an email to Laura Dickinson stating the item number of the door you are bidding on and your maximum bid amount. Absentee bids must be received by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23^rd.

Email: ldickinson@virginiasupportivehousing.org

Phone: 788-6825 ext. 307

Policy: Ms. Dickinson will present your bid in writing to the auctioneer for the live auction. The Find Art Doors auctioneer is a certified auctioneer with Blacktie Benefit Auctions. The auctioneer will bid competitively on your behalf. 

Option B: Send a friend to the event in your place.

Purchase a ticket online with your credit card info. This automatically registers you to bid. Name on the ticket should be the person presenting at check in. 

Other Item Info

All doors are exterior doors and vary in size; generally are 82” x 36” or slightly less. Please measure your door frame if you intend to install as a door. 

Doors were seasonally weather-proofed but not guaranteed to withstand outdoor elements indefinitely; purchasers should treat accordingly.

Artists retain the copyright of door designs; may not be reproduced without artist’s permission.

Gently used poles for in-ground installation sold separately, $20/set 

Winners of doors may take them home that evening or pick up at Tredegar the following day, October 25th, from 1 – 4 p.m. 

Pick-up is also available at the Art on Wheels Studio: 3108 W Leigh St. during the following times:
Monday Oct. 26, 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Wednesday Oct 28, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Friday Oct. 30th, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 
By appointment: 804-726-5119