Bid in “The Folk Violin” Silent Auction and help keep orchestral music thriving in northern Minnesota. 🎻 Your participation supports the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra’s seven-concert season and the many details that bring each performance to life, from musician stipends to sheet music rentals.
Your generosity also nurtures young musicians. 🌲 Proceeds bolster our Youth Enrichment Program, giving students chances to play side-by-side with the orchestra, attend youth concerts, and learn directly from guest artists.
"This violin was painted with a variety of shapes and patterns inspired by Hardanger fiddle designs. Some elements are things I enjoy drawing - swirls, spirals, flowers, and vines with leaves, the last in a wreath design in this piece. I mainly used alcohol ink as it's more transparent than acrylic. The violin wood grain has a flame or cat's eye effect called chatoyance, and I wanted to preserve that quality as much as possible while also adding art. There is a small amount of acrylic used for highlights, and metallic alcohol ink to add extra vibrance and texture." - Sarah Hamrin
Instrument brand: Mendini by Cecilio