‘Bad Art by Good People’ art auction at Hannibal Arts Council to be held April 28

April 21, 2022 | By Muddy River News

Fifteen teams of artists and community leaders have been working diligently to create original works of art to be auctioned off at the third annual Bad Art by Good People art auction on April 28. Proceeds benefit the Hannibal Arts Council. Pictured are Megan Rapp, left, with the Hannibal Convention and Visitors Bureau paired with artist Kelly Eddington. | Photo courtesy of Hannibal Arts Council

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Works of art created by 15 area community leaders paired with 15 artists/mentors will be auctioned April 28 at the Hannibal Arts Council, 105 S. Main.

Beginning at 6 p.m., attendees may view the artwork for sale, enjoy hors d’oeuvres/drinks and network. The art auction begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person in advance ($25 at the door). Due to limited space, registration is required. To buy tickets, call 573-221-6545, stop by 105 S. Main or visit https://hannibalartscouncil.eventbrite.com. All proceeds benefit the Hannibal Arts Council and its programs.

The artist/mentor/community leader teams for the 3^rd annual auction are:

Steve Ayers – Wendy Harrington/HRH Foundation;
Lisa Wiese – Stacy Raith;
Rebecca Butler – Liz Monroe/International Eyecare;
Vilma Holt – Elise Blue/NEMO Humane Society;
Becky Evans – Kathy Wear/Dutch Country General Store;
Kelly Eddington – Megan Rapp/Hannibal Convention and Visitors Bureau;
Brenda Beck Fisher – Ted Sampson/Hannibal Public Schools;
Patricia Garey – Bob Garner/Great Rivers Bank;
Pat Kerns – Courtney Bareis/F&M Bank and Trust Company;
Steve Holt – Heather Temple/ServPro of Hannibal;
Deb Myers – Daren Dowell/Chariton Valley;
Stephen Schisler – Mark Kempker/Hannibal Fire Department;
Nick Sorrill – Ben Van Ness/WGEM;
Cyndi Taylor – Neil Maune/Wasinger Parham, L.C.;
James Zimmerman – Pat Benson/Benson Financial Group.

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, if not great. Community leaders were matched with artists/mentors by drawing names out of a hat in November.