Join us at Celebration Station on Sunday, February 27, starting at 2:00.
  • When: Sunday, February 27, 2022, starting at 2;00 PM
  • Where: One Eyed Jacks' Celebration Station in downtown Winamac
  • Local artists and community members are donating art work and memorabilia
  • Winamac Community High School art students have completed special artwork to donate to this event.
  • Light refreshments and drinks will be available. We will ask for a freewill contribution.

Enjoy a special afternoon highlighting some of Pulaski County’s artisans!

For an up-to-date inventory, visit either our Facebook event or this webpage.
OFF-SITE BIDDING

We will not have an on-line option. We will, however, have an option to call-in your bid BEFORE the auction. If there is a piece (or pieces) for which you want to bid, you will need to talk to Carmin Ruff, the coordinator. She will explain the process to you (minimum bid, maximum bid, how you will pay, etc.) and will handle that bid for you at the auction when your item(s) come up.
 
Carmin's number is 574-242-8345, or you may send an email: carminruff@gmail.com. Bids must be submitted directly to Carmin. Please don't ask a friend to have her call you. You must contact her directly. The due date for calling in your bid is Wednesday, February 23, at noon.
WE WILL ACCEPT ART OBJECTS UNTIL SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13

Art objects must be in the hands of our coordinator, Carmin Ruff, by no later than noon on February 13. Contact us to make arrangements: info@memorialswingingbridge.com.
Items Available for Bid
Stained Glass Window - Wall Art

Donor: Pulaski County Library Board of Trustees
Stained Glass Window from former elementary school

**NOTE** This window does contain lead and can be toxic if disturbed. Anyone who purchases this window should leave it in it's current state, take proper precautions or have it professionally restored. As you can see, this window is large item. It has hooks and a chain already in place to hang and display horizontally. MacKenzie Ledley writes "The window was originally in the 1892 Winamac Elementary School. After the school was destroyed by fire in 1980, the Pulaski County Public Library salvaged and displayed the window for several years."
Winamac High School Insignia - Wall Art

Donor: Jackie Kopkey Hadley
Winamac Indians Framed Curtain from the stage of the former High School gymnasium

Approximately 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide.
This "W" was part of the Henry "Hank" Kopkey memorabilia collection. It was part of the curtain that hung on the stage of the old Winamac Indian's gymnasium before it burned down.
Drawing, Nicely Framed - Wall Art

Donor: Haylee Patton
Artist: Haylee Patton
8x10 Drawing of bridge with inscription
Framing donated by Carmin Ruff

Haylee Patton is a Junior at Winamac Community High School. In her free time she likes to do competitive Cheerleading and go hiking.
Color Photo, Nicely Framed - Wall Art

Donor: Dakota Rak
Artist: Dakota Rak
8x10 Framed color print of the Courthouse
Framing donated by Carmin Ruff

Dakota is a junior at Winamac Community High School. Dakota enjoys reading, drawing, and listening to music. Dakota took this picture for Yearbook and it was submitted by Mrs. Dickinson.
Photo, Nicely Framed - Wall Art

Donor: Natalie Dickinson
Artist: Natalie Dickinson
Framing donated by Carmin Ruff
B&W photo of "The Brave" on the gateway to the Winamac Park

Natalie Dickinson is an art teacher and yearbook adviser at Winamac Community High School. She is a mother of three and a Winamac native. Many of her fond childhood memories, including softball games, Fourth of July fireworks, and family reunions, center around the Winamac Town Park and the Memorial Swinging Bridge. Natalie is proud of her hometown and is thankful to be back serving the community in which she grew up.
Painting, Nicely Framed - Wall Art

Donor: Brenna Day
Artist: Brenna Day
Framing donated by Carmin Ruff
12X16 Painting. Black and White Bridge with Tree background.

Brenna is a senior at WCHS. Brenna graduated mid-term and is already attending IU Kokomo to pursue a nursing degree.
Photo, Nicely Framed - Wall Art

Donor: Eric Schwartz
Artist: Eric Schwartz
Framing donated by Carmin Ruff
8X10 Framed B&W courthouse clock

Eric writes "My name is Eric Schwartz and I'm 18. I'm a senior student at Winamac Community High School. After my high school career I will be heading to college for planetary science at Purdue University. My parents are Joleen and Rodney Schwartz." Eric captured this photo for Yearbook and it was submitted by Mrs. Dickinson.
Photo, Nicely Framed - Wall Art

Donor: Madonna Twellman
Artist: Madonna Twellman
Framing donated by Carmin Ruff
8x10 B&W Photo of Courthouse North side

Madonna is a senior at Winamac Community High School. She took this photo for Yearbook and it was submitted by Mrs. Dickinson.
Seashell, Painted - Tabletop Art

Donor: Joe & Jamie Shidler
Artist: Betts
Bridge painting on a seashell

The detail on this small shell is absolutely amazing. The artist, Betts, is Betty Lou Hughes. She taught hundreds of Pulaski County youth to swim when she lived on the Tippecanoe River. The shell probably came from the river.
Forged Art - Tabletop Art

Donor: Rita Thurman
Artist: Rita Thurman
Railroad spike knife with dragon head pommel. Antler stand included.

Knife made by Forged in Fire Champion Rita Thurman, daughter of Bob and Chris Smith. Rita operates Pixie Smash Forge out of the former Smith Motor Service building in Winamac.
Print, Nicely Framed - Wall Art

Donor: Anne Rebeck-Scott
Artist: Anne Rebeck-Scott
11x14 Framed print "Pollen Pants"

Anne got out, and after 10 years away she knew she wanted to be back in Pulaski County with her family and life long friends. She finds inspiration for her art in her backyard and in the natural spaces where ever she wanders.
Print, Nicely Framed - Wall Art

Donor: Anne Rebeck-Scott
Artist: Anne Rebeck-Scott
11x14 Framed print "Sunflower"

Anne got out, and after 10 years away she knew she wanted to be back in Pulaski County with her family and life long friends. She finds inspiration for her art in her backyard and in the natural spaces where ever she wanders.
Print, Nicely Framed - Wall Art

Donor: Anne Rebeck-Scott
Artist: Anne Rebeck-Scott
11x14 Framed print "Pine Nut Squirrel"

Anne got out, and after 10 years away she knew she wanted to be back in Pulaski County with her family and life long friends. She finds inspiration for her art in her backyard and in the natural spaces where ever she wanders.
Print, Nicely Framed - Wall Art

Donor: Anne Rebeck-Scott
Artist: Anne Rebeck-Scott
11x14 Framed print "Fern"

Anne got out, and after 10 years away she knew she wanted to be back in Pulaski County with her family and life long friends. She finds inspiration for her art in her backyard and in the natural spaces where ever she wanders.
Print, Nicely Framed - Wall Art

Donor: Dylan Scott
Artist: Dylan Scott
12x12 Framed print "Tree"

Dylan is married to Anne. And he can't wait to go mushroom hunting.
Print, Nicely Framed - Wall Art

Donor: Lynndy Boos & Family in memory of Matt Boos
Artist: Ken Call
18x23 Framed Print "13th at Augusta"

The Masters is April 4-10th this year.
Lynndy donated this framed print of "13th at Augusta." This picture belonged to her late husband, Matt Boos. He passed away in June of 2020 after a long battle with cancer.
Oil Painting, Nicely Framed - Wall Art

Donor: Dennis & Lisa Day
Artist: Mary K. Williamson
28"x24.5 Fall Painting
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The inscription on the back of this beautifully painted fall scene reads "Copy of Dorothy Strassers's painting. Our class named it "Dorothy's Valley." This was painted in 1980.
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