Hickory – Trade Alley Art, located at 25 Second Street Northwest, Hickory, NC is holding a First Anniversary Art Auction in commemoration of their first anniversary. Items donated by its members include a variety of artwork and artisan gifts. Tickets may be purchased now through the day of the art crawl and are $1 per bid. Participants may bid as many times as they wish.

The auction runs all day Thursday, September 20, the day of the art crawl.

The gallery is hosting the kick-off party for the art crawl which starts at 5pm. The drawing will be held at the conclusion of the party. Participants need not be present to win.

Items being auctioned can be viewed on the gallery’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/tradealleyart/ or in person at the gallery.

Auction proceeds will fund advertising for the gallery.

For more information on Trade Alley Art, visit www.tradealleyart.com.