The short version
- Metro Puerto Rico reports the auction runs Nov. 16-25 with 145 artists and 213 works in painting, sculpture, photography and mixed media
- The event began in 2020 as a pandemic response and has become the Liga's main annual fundraiser, according to Primera Hora
- Participating artists include Marta Pérez García, Rogelio Báez, Antonio Martorell and others who have joined all seven editions, both sources state
- A $25 ticket grants catalog access, bidding rights, annual membership and raffle entry; donations are also accepted, Metro Puerto Rico and Primera Hora say
Seventh edition opens this week
The Liga de Arte de San Juan will hold the seventh edition of its virtual auction “Por amor a la Liga” from Nov. 16 to 25, Metro Puerto Rico reported. The event brings together 145 artists and 213 works by established masters, long-career creators and emerging talents. The auction is open 24 hours a day and accessible to bidders in Puerto Rico and abroad.
A $25 ticket allows access to the virtual catalog, bidding on selected pieces, an annual Liga membership and entry in a raffle for gift certificates, experiences and other prizes donated by collaborators. People who do not wish to bid may still make donations to support the institution's programs.
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What the sources posted
Posts and statements below are the sources' own words, quoted as published. They are not independently verified.
Celebrar siete años de ‘Por amor a la Liga’ es motivo de enorme satisfacción y agradecimiento. Lo que comenzó como una respuesta a una situación de emergencia se ha convertido en una extraordinaria manifestación de solidaridad de nuestra comunidad artística
Our translation: Celebrating seven years of ‘Por amor a la Liga’ is a source of enormous satisfaction and gratitude. What began as a response to an emergency situation has become an extraordinary manifestation of solidarity from our artistic community.
The source's own statement, as quoted by Metro Puerto Rico. Not verified by PuertoRico.com.
Artists and improved digital platform
Among the participants are Marta Pérez García, Rogelio Báez, Elsa María Meléndez, Andrés Rodríguez Santos and many who have supported the project since its first edition. Artists who have taken part in all seven auctions include Antonio Martorell, José Morales, Carmelo Sobrino, Rafael Trelles, Lorraine de Castro, Jaime Suárez, Diana Dávila, Carmelo Fontánez, Nora Rodríguez Vallés, Ivonne Prats and Aby Ruiz, Primera Hora reported. The catalog spans painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and mixed media.
For this edition the Liga strengthened the visual experience of the digital platform so participants can examine works in greater detail before placing bids. The institution was founded in 1968 and uses auction proceeds to sustain arts-education programs, scholarships, exhibition spaces and community cultural initiatives.
Where the sources differ
Both Metro Puerto Rico and Primera Hora agree on the dates (Nov. 16-25), number of artists (more than or exactly 145), number of works (more than or exactly 213), the list of highlighted and returning artists, the range of media, the $25 ticket benefits, the option to donate without bidding, and the use of funds for educational programs. Primera Hora published its article three days earlier and includes a longer version of Marilú Carrasquillo’s statement plus contact details and social-media handles that Metro Puerto Rico omitted. Metro Puerto Rico alone notes the exact website for the auction.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not disclose the expected fundraising target, the minimum or average starting bids for works, the exact number of first-time participating artists, how many lots are expected to sell, or the specific communities that benefit from the educational outreach programs. They also do not list all 145 artists or provide examples of past auction totals.
Sources
Every link below was opened and checked when this story was published. Official means a government body, agency or the organization itself; Reporting means a news outlet.
- Official La Liga de Arte de San Juan celebra siete años de su subasta virtual “Por amor a la Liga”
- Reporting La Liga de Arte de San Juan celebra siete años de su subasta virtual “Por amor a la Liga”
- Reporting Decenas de artistas se unen a la séptima subasta “Por amor a la Liga”
How we checked this
Metro Puerto Rico on Nov. 15 and Primera Hora on Nov. 12 both covered the upcoming auction using the same Liga press release and identical quotes from executive director Marilú Carrasquillo. All specific figures, artist names and platform improvements rest on the Liga’s own announcements as relayed by the two outlets.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.
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