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Maryland Art Place 2012 Fall Benefit Gala | Juried Invitational Exhibition 
Hosted by Ray Lewis and Juliana Childress 
Friday, November 9, 2012 7pm at Maryland Art Place Power Plant Live! 8 Market Place, Suite 100 Baltimore, MD 21202 
TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! Reserve your ticket today!
The LUX exhibition will feature 31 contemporary artists working in photography and digital media throughout Maryland in a silent auction format as well as never before seen photography by Baltimore’s own Ray Lewis. The gala event includes a live auction of ‘LUX’-ury items and experiences, such as a private cooking demonstration by renowned chef Cindy Wolf, a one of a kind necklace by Joyce J. Scott, and even a getaway to Deer Valley, Utah. 
Culinary kiosks with delicious delights will compete for your vote in a Chef’s table competition. We’ll also have specialty cocktails from Kettle Hill to sip in the LUX lounge, a strolling magician, music, and an evening of ‘old-Hollywood’ glamour that is sure to be unforgettable. 
Price: $250 | Purchase online: missiontix.com | Valet Parking Provided 
For more info visit MAP’s website and auciton site, call 410-962-8565, email emily@mdartplace.org 
Image: Christopher Saah, Untitled (for Alban Berg) 2010 
Archival Pigment Print 24”x 32”x 2” courtesy of C. Grimaldis Gallery 
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