Art of the Estuary Celebration & Auction Raises $35,187 for KELT‏

Bath, Maine - More than $35,000 was raised to benefit the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) at its first annual Art of the Estuary Celebration & Auction on August 20, 2015. Donations from eight local artists depicting landscapes including scenes from Merrymeeting Bay, Thorne Head, Bonyun Preserve and Days Ferry to name just four, were sold to benefit KELT’s land, stewardship and education programs.

“Everything about the event exceeded expectations: we had a beautiful Maine summer night with Kennebec River views, delicious food and drink, generous artists, sponsors, hosts and guests,” commented Executive Director Carrie Kinne. “To think that we could raise $35,187 in one night to help maintain our nine preserves and to provide funds for our education programs is a testament to the love people have for the natural world that surrounds us. We are grateful.”

Kinne gave special thanks to hosts Jack and Susan Parker and auctioneer Mike Fear, proprietor of