Nearly 50 hand-painted ceramic pots are currently on display and open for bids at the library. The starting bid for each work of art is $5, with increments of at least $1. To participate in the silent auction, register at the front desk and get a bidding number.
The last time the Odell Friends had this fundraiser was in 2016. In early April, they invited local artists and community members ages 12+ to pick up a 4” or 6” pot and saucer from Odell to put their unique touch on. The artists could use any materials to decorate it, from paints to fabrics to paper, with the final product delivered to the library by April 22.
The pots went on display and silent auction bidding started on April 23. The artist’s and pot’s name are included on each bidding sheet, and a few pots include packets of seeds, artificial plants, or even a live plant. The auction ends on Saturday, May 4 at 3 p.m. and winning bidders will be contacted May 6. The pots can be picked up by May 11 – just in time for Mother’s Day!
All proceeds will benefit Odell’s children’s programming such as the Summer Reading Club. The fundraiser is sponsored by the Odell Public Library Friends and Thrivent Financial, who are also sponsoring a free painting event on Tuesday, May 7 between 3:30-5:30 p.m. Kids are invited to pop into the library and “paint a pot,” with 4” inch pots and paints provided while supplies last.
The library is located at 307 S, Madison St. in Morrison. For library hours or more information, check out their website.
