International Partners in Art
Art that carries
possibility forward.
A work of art carries the perspective of its creator, often shaped by experiences that extend beyond what the finished piece reveals. The proposed IPA art auction would bring these expressions into conversation with collectors and supporters of the Jennae Michelle Foundation.
The journey behind the work
Expression gives a journey
a form of its own.
International Partners in Art (IPA) is part of Nirva Life, dedicated to giving people a way to express their personal journey. The Foundation’s interest is in expanding access to creative participation through potential collaboration with IPA. Its creative aims include exploring personal experience, a sense of self, and confidence in what a person chooses to express. IPA recognizes people’s personal journeys and their exploration of Nervous System Intelligence. That expression may become a painting, a photograph, a sculpture, a ceramic work, or something woven, assembled, or made in a form entirely their own.
The significance of a work begins in its creation: the experiences an artist draws upon, the questions they are exploring, and the perspectives they choose to make visible. The creative process may also become an opportunity to discover something about themselves.
A finished piece may express something its creator once struggled to articulate: a shift in perspective, an emerging possibility, or a decision to share what had remained private. Through the work, that experience becomes available for another person to encounter and interpret.
The auction experience
Before the
bidding begins.
A thoughtful auction begins with time to look. The proposed IPA gala would give guests an opportunity to encounter the artwork before bidding: to notice the texture of a painting, the scale of a sculpture, or the details in a photograph that reward a closer view. This is where a first impression can become an informed interest in a particular piece.
The planned catalogue would bring the essential information together: the artist’s name, the work’s title, medium and dimensions, alongside any context the artist chooses to share. Clear photographs and information about condition, framing or display would help collectors consider how a work might become part of their own space.
Participation should be equally clear. As arrangements are confirmed, auction information will explain registration, the bidding format, payment, and collection or delivery, including any applicable charges. The event date, available works, and terms are still being developed; inquiries are welcome while the programme takes shape.
For the people creating
Your experience.
Your expression.
Participation in IPA begins with a perspective that belongs to the person creating. The aim is to give the work and its personal significance room to emerge through forms of expression each artist chooses for themselves.
A personal story gives context; it does not have to disclose everything. Participants decide which parts of their experience they want to share, and how they want their work to speak for them.
Discuss participating in IPAFor the people collecting
A work you value.
A story that stays with you.
Buying a work of art begins with a connection to it. You may be drawn to the material, the way it was made, or something it brings into view. Knowing the personal journey behind it can deepen that connection, giving the work a meaning that extends beyond how it looks in a room.
A collector can value an artist’s expression without having shared their experience. A work may introduce an unfamiliar perspective or bring fresh understanding to something recognizable, sustaining a connection that continues beyond the evening itself.
The proposed auction would connect appreciation of art with the Foundation’s intended charitable mission. Before any bids or payments are accepted, published event terms would need to identify the organizer and recipient, explain artist compensation and event costs, and state the amount or method of calculating proceeds designated for the Foundation. No tax deduction is promised.
Ask about collecting artworkBeing part of the evening
There is more than one way
to carry this purpose forward.
The proposed evening brings distinct contributions into a shared setting: artists’ work and perspectives, collectors’ considered interest, and the practical support of partners who help make those encounters possible.
Whether your interest is participating as an artist, collecting a work, or contributing to the gala, begin with a conversation about what you would like to make possible.
The gala gallery
Art. Connection.
Joy in the same room.
A closer look at the artwork, the gathering, and the moments of connection.
View the Gala GalleryGala images are AI-generated illustrations, not records of past events or confirmed auction lots.