(Iowa City, IA – March 3, 2025) Public Space One’s ORBITAL SONGS benefit art auction opened Feb 28th online and in person at PS1 Close house. The annual fundraiser culminates in a closing reception (and “open mic” talent show) this Saturday night (6-8p).
Public Space One (PS1) is proud to announce the return of its annual art auction exhibition for 2025, Orbital Songs, running Feb 28 – March 8, with much gratitude to Blick Art Materials as the presenting sponsor.
Featuring around 90 artists, the art auction is both one of PS1’s major fundraisers to support year-round arts programming and resources, and a robust and diverse exhibition of a cross-section of local and Iowa-connected artists. This year’s auction will be on display at PS1’s Close House location (538 S. Gilbert St.) from Feb 28 – March 8, with all bidding online (www.publicspaceone.com/auction).
We encourage all to visit the exhibition, whether they’re in the market for art or not – the range of artists spans disciplines and generations of local (or locally-connected) arts practitioners. Bidding is live online now through the evening of March 8 (8p) (direct auction link here).
We are also partnered with several organizers including Weaving Our Community Network, Dana Egan Choreography, and Song*lines to benefit DVIP during opening weekend performances. The following performances generated +$650 towards DVIP):
- March 1: Orbital Waves (One Night Show) – An evening of Burlesque, drag, dance, and poetry featuring: Dana Egan • Lady Lovebug • Diggi • JAHN • OG Roody • Wilsee Kollie • Miss Conduct • Samm Yu
- March 2: SONG*LINES (a community sing) – The 3rd stop of the SONG*LINES Project, a series of local song circles hosted by Grant Wood Fellow Lyndsey Scott to nourish the thriving of local community-building organizations and cross-pollinate new connections. We continue to encourage direct donations to DVIP.
- March 3-8: Multiple opportunities to view the expansive exhibition in person. Close house gallery hours this week are:
- Tues. March 4, 6-8p
- Wed, March 5, 6-8p
- Thurs. March 6, 6-8p
- Fri. March 7, 11a-1p
- Sat. March 8, 11a-1p
- March 8: Second Saturdays & Closing Reception and Talent Show
A family-friendly, Second Saturday (freestyle stitching!) and Art Social will take place on the last day, March 8 from 11a-1p. The fundraiser auction will end that evening: Saturday, March 8th, with a closing reception and talent show 6-8 pm. The auction will conclude online March 8 at 8p.
The collected and exquisitely distinct art objects have been offered to the public in an effort to support PS1’s programming at this crucial time. Buying an artwork will not only support PS1 and our contributing artists, but helps solidify cultural praxis on a local level. This year’s auction has something for everyone, from traditional works (drawings, paintings, prints, tapestries) to a jean-jacket
embroidery commission to nature sound boxes (and all points, media, and genre in between).
Participating artists include (and are listed in the graphic below):
A Heady • Aaron Moseley • aj Naylor • Alejandra Alvarez • Alex Braidwood • Alondra Michelle Escorcia Herrera • Amanda M Bollinger • Amanda M Bollinger • Amber Morris • Andrew Ballard • Annie Klein • Ariane Parkes-Perret • Astrid Hilger Bennett • Atlas Feldmann • Bea Drysdale • Blueberry Morningsnow • Brandon Alvendia • Cale Stelken • Carlos Maldonado • Charlie Pott • Clay Scofield • Connie Sherman • Cory Christiansen • Dan Crane • Dan McRoberts • Dana Noble • Dana Telsrow • Dani Sigler • Daniel Smith • Devlin Caldwell • Donté K. Hayes • Eli Ehlinger • elizabeth munger • Emily Edwards • Emily Wilson • Ezra Edgerton • Fatface Press • Fati Zima • Giselle Simon • gyan shrosbree • Heather Parrish • Jamin Shepherd • Jan Duschen • Javier Espinosa • Jay Schleidt • Jenny Gringer • Jeremy Chen • Jessie Kraemer • Jillian Moore • Joan Folkmann • John EEE • John Martinek • Johnny Brian • Jonathan Sims • Julie Leonard • Justin Scroggins • kelly moore • Ken Dubin • Kymbyrly Koester Laurie Haag • Lilah Ward • Liz McTernan • Lorelei d’Andriole • Lya Finston • Mackie Garrett • Margaret Yapp • Mark Stevenson • Matt Laux • May Roded • Mong Binh Nguyen • Narciso Elizalde • Nicholas Cladis • PenaLynn Lubrica and Dave Dugan • Rachel Cox • Raluca Iancu • Robert Miklo • Sally H Chai • Sam Mitchell • Sarahann Kolder and Alex Mackay • Satomi Kawai • Sayuri Sasaki Hemann • Shi Jun • Thalassa Raasch • Thia Rolfes • Thomas Agran • Tony Orrico • tree of liminality + farmhouse art collective • Tyler Luetkehans • Will Kemple-Taylor • X. A. Li
The complete works can be seen online and in the gallery at PS1 Close (538 S Gilbert St). All bidding takes place online for 8 days, from Fri, Feb 28 through 8p on Sat, March 8.
Public Space One (PS1) is a non-profit artist-led organization founded in 2003. PS1 strives to:
• provide an independent, innovative, diverse, and inclusive space for making and presenting art
• operate with an accessible structure that encourages community involvement and collaboration
• provide cultural resources and educational opportunities
• advocate for the importance of art in everyday life for any and everyone
Contact:
Public Space One
538 S Gilbert St., Iowa City, IA
John Engelbrecht, Executive Director
john@publicspaceone.com, 319.499.8336