Gaithersburg Police Foundation to Host Art Auction

Gaithersburg, MD – (February 22, 2011)  The Gaithersburg Police Foundation will hold its first annual Art Auction at the Hilton Washington, DC/North Gaithersburg, located at 620 Perry Parkway in Gaithersburg, on Sunday March 6, 2011 from 2 to 5 p.m.  Proceeds will benefit the Foundation’s initiatives to support the Gaithersburg Police Department.

Paintings and photographs donated by local artists will be auctioned at the event.  To view a catalog of the pieces that will be available that day visit www.clarkwdayphoto.com.  The doors will open at 2 p.m. and the bidding, which will be handled by Roy Gregory and Tom Weschler, will begin at 3 p.m.  Light refreshments will be served.  For more information contact Keith Bryan, Foundation President, at 301-461-2018.

Formed as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in January, 2008, the Gaithersburg Police Foundation seeks to support the Gaithersburg Police Department with its mission to provide quality services to the residents of Gaithersburg.  The Foundation raises funds to offer educational opportunities for the police department staff, enhances recruitment and retention of officers, provides logistical support to officers, provides technology assistance, and helps to finance community outreach initiatives