The Palette Club’s Fall Arts of the Heart Sale, scheduled for Oct. 18-19, will showcase a variety of local artwork. Club organizer Dee Kemp shared details about what attendees can expect this year, highlighting the wide range of art available.
“We’ve got landscapes, animals, abstracts, photography—there’s truly something for everyone,” Kemp said. “This event is an opportunity for our members to show and sell their work, and we also encourage emerging artists to get involved.”
Kemp added that while there is no featured artist or special collection this year, the sale is exclusive to members, giving them a platform to share their art with the community.
A popular event feature is the silent auction, which Kemp said always brings out the competitive spirit in bidders.
“A favorite item has always been the utility cart full of art supplies. It’s packed with canvases, paints, brushes, and more, and it’s always a hit with artists and collectors alike,” she said. The auction helps raise funds for the Palette Club’s ArtReach program.
ArtReach is central to the club’s mission of making art accessible. “We take the arts to people and organizations that, for whatever reason, can’t come to us. Recently, we’ve brought art classes to the YMCA, Manor Park, and later this month, we’ll be visiting Big Brothers Big Sisters,” Kemp said.
The program serves groups ranging from 10 to 24 students, providing necessary supplies and paying the artists who lead the classes. The Palette Club also maintains a Little Library, regularly restocking it with art instruction books and kits for the community.
This year’s Fall Arts of the Heart Sale stands out for several reasons. The club has embraced technology, using barcoded entries and an electronic point-of-sale system, making it easier for patrons to purchase art. Additionally, social media has become a key tool for promoting the event.
“We’ve even added live music this year,” Kemp said, noting that local guitarist Alberto Madrid will perform on opening night.
For those unable to attend, Kemp encouraged community members to support the Palette Club by sharing social media posts, purchasing art online, or making a donation to the ArtReach program. "This sale is more than just an art event—it’s a way to uplift both artists and the community,” she said.