What is the timeline of the project?

2006
June 23	Online auction launches!
July 1-3, 5-12	All 60 guitars displayed at Horizon’s Gallery at the WNED studios. COME VIEW ALL GUITARS TOGETHER BEFORE THEY HEAD OFF TO THEIR OWNERS!  OPEN & FREE TO THE PUBLIC! Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday hours are 10 AM - 2 PM. Tuesday & Thursday hours are 6 PM - 9 PM. There is no show on July 4.
July 5, 7, 10, 12.	Guitars for Hope online auction closing dates. See bidding page.
July 14, 2006	Guitars for Hope live Gala Auction!

How big are the guitars?

Each guitar is 6 feet tall and weighs 40 pounds. In some instances artist's reworked the shape and weight of the guitar to accommodate his or her design.

How can I sponsor a guitar?

Please call Wendy Diina Ceppaglia at 716-845-7000, x 371.

How can I purchase a guitar?

Everyone in the world will have the opportunity to purchase a guitar by participating in the auction. To bid on a guitar, click here. The live auction is on Friday, July 14, 2006.

If you would like to pre-purchase a guitar -and be assured that you become its owner - you can do so by becoming a Sponsor/Owner of Hope.  A regional artist's guitar is $2500 and celebrity and premier guitars are $5000. To purchase a guitar in advance, please contact Wendy Diina Ceppaglia at 716-845-7000, x371.

For tickets to the gala auction, please contact Stacie at 716-845-7020.

Who is painting the guitars?

Regional artists submitted their design proposals throughout the summer and fall, 2005. Our Art Selection Committee selected the designs of the artists participating. Click here for artists.

In addition to our regional artists, there are many celebrities who have joined the band by agreeing to design a guitar. The line-up of celebrities include rock band Bon Jovi, country music singer Lee Ann Womack, Tim Russert, the casts of both hit TV shows “Las Vegas” and “King of Queens”, JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic, Buffalo’s own Goo Goo Dolls and Mark Steines, host of Entertainment Tonight. Click here for the celebrities.

Who was on the Art Selection Committee?

Nora McGuire of BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York served chair of the Art Selection Committee.The other members included:

Larry Norton, 97 Rock
Scott Murray, Kelly for Kids board member
Paula Reinhold, artist

How can I volunteer for Guitars for Hope?

Please contact Lisa Napier, WNED Volunteer Coordinator, at 716-845-7025.

How can I contact the Guitars for Hope team?