LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County Arts Council invites the Lake County community to stop by the Main Street Gallery in Lakeport to view and bid in the silent auction now taking place through Dec. 18.

The auction is a collection of paintings donated by local artist Ray Farrow of Kelseyville, who hopes that the auction will provide needed revenue to support the goals of the gallery and help with its ongoing maintenance.

The Main Street Gallery provides an opportunity for Lake County artists to exhibit and sell their work, an opportunity that many local established and emerging artists might not have if the gallery was not an established presence on the Lake County arts scene.

The gallery is maintained by tax-deductible donations, a dedicated group of volunteers as well as local musicians and many local wineries, all of whom donate their talents and product to keep the doors open and the gallery operating.

You too can be part of this wonderful arts endeavor by stopping by the gallery to view its current exhibition by local artists and help support its purpose by making a bid in the auction.

The Main Street Gallery is located at 325 N. Main St., telephone 707-263-6658.

Visit the arts council on the Web at www.lakecountyartscouncil.com .