Proceeds from

the art auction will be used to enhance the prize money offered to festival

artists in an attempt to continue the tradition of exceptional talent

that exhibits each year at Powers' Crossroads.

"This

will be our third art auction," said Dann Jackson, director of promotions

for Powers' Crossroads. "The previous auctions, which have been held

every other year, have been extremely successful in providing the funding

to raise our festival prize monies to the $10,000 level."

There will

be a wide variety of art available at the art auction, featuring work

"The quality

of the art available at the auction is outstanding," said Jackson.

"We have a wide array of pieces from artists across the country.

There's really something here for everyone."

The Powers'

Crossroads Art Auction will begin with a finger food buffet at 6 p.m.

The silent auction will begin at 7 p.m. with the live auction following

at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased by calling Frances

Teel at 770-253-1518 or Lee Long at 770-830-8859. Additional information

about the art auction can be obtained by calling the Coweta Festivals

office at 770-253-2011.

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