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ANNE MCKEE ARTISTS FUND AUCTIONCREATIONS FROM MORE THAN 70 ARTISTS AUCTIONED OFFPhotos by Tom OosterhoudtThe annual auction and its associated gala raise money for project-based grants to Keys visual, literary and performing artists.Bidding at the Jan. 28 Anne McKee Artists Fund fine art auction was guided by renowned New Englandauctioneer Charles Bailey-Gates. Here, he auctions the superlative “Afternoon at the Armory” by William Welch,displayed by auction volunteers Karen Moore (center) and Jane Nitti.Anne McKee (second from right), longtime arts patron and founder of the Anne McKee ArtistsFund, and acclaimed artist William Welch (right) greet art collectors Kathy and Tom Cawley,who purchased Welch’s piece for the high bid of $7,000 at the McKee Fund’s Jan. 28 auction.The auction drew a record crowd again this year.The Anne McKee Artists Fund fine art auction, held at Fort East Martello Museum, featured“Eden’s Hanging Garden” by legendary Keys artist Sal Salinero. Here, auctioneer CharlieBailey-Gates encourages high bids while auction volunteers Catherine Duncan and JessicaDuncan display the piece.Anne McKee Artists Fund auction volunteer Jane Nitti displays a lovely and intricate“sailor’s valentine” crafted by Keys artist Matthew Olk. THE fundraising auction includedoriginal paintings, sculpture, photography, woodworking, art jewelry and more.Jon O’Halloran’s intriguing painting, showcased here by volunteerCatherine Duncan, was among the pieces up for bid at theJan. 28 Anne McKee Artists Fund fine art auction.conch color the florida keys 12 photographic chronicle