John Stanisci at Art Auction in Alexandria

What do you get when you add an artist to an auction? In most cases, it would be something to benefit the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. While they're certainly a cause worth raising money for, there are other organizations that need money as well.

On Saturday, September 24, starting at 7 PM with a preview will be the Art Auction in Alexandria, hosted by the Alexandria Jaycees and King Street Cats. The crown jewel in terms of appearances at the show will be none other than John Stanisci, a professional illustrator for Marvel and DC Comics for 18 years.

The auction will feature art in all media and price ranges, including a broad collection framed artwork of original oils, watercolors, serigraphs, lithographs, giclees, mixed media and offset lithographs priced at 30% to 50% below normal retail. Other objects d'art - sculpture, European blown glass, sports and music memorabilia, and home decorative items are also available. Some of John Stanisci’s works will also be available for purchase at the auction.

Tickets are $20.00 per person in advance. To purchase your ticket to the auction, contact Amy or visit http://www.alexjaycees.org/art.php.

Full press release after the jump.

Meet John Stanisci, Comic Book Illustrator

Art Auction Fundraiser, September 24

Meet John Stanisci, a professional illustrator for Marvel and DC Comics for 18 years. John has worked on characters like Spider-man, The Hulk, and Batman, and most recently Batman Beyond.

John will be the special guest artist at an Art Auction Fundraiser hosted by the Alexandria Jaycees and King Street Cats. All proceeds from the Art Auction will benefit the community activities of these two organizations.

The Art Auction will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2011, at the Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron Street in Alexandria. The event begins with a preview of the art at 7:00pm followed by the auction at 8:00pm.

The auction will feature art in all media and price ranges, including a broad collection framed artwork of original oils, watercolors, serigraphs, lithographs, giclees, mixed media and offset lithographs priced at 30% to 50% below normal retail. Other objects d'art - sculpture, European blown glass, sports and music memorabilia, and home decorative items are also available. Some of John Stanisci’s works will also be available for purchase at the auction.

Tickets are $20.00 per person in advance. To purchase your ticket to the auction, contact Amy at amy.alexjaycees@gmail.com or visit http://www.alexjaycees.org/art.php.

Enjoy a fun evening out while supporting two great organizations – Alexandria Jaycees and King Street Cats. Purchase your Art Auction tickets today!