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November 6 through November 14About the Exhibition
Common Ground brings together artwork created by primates at the Primate Rescue Center with the work of thirteen human artists from across the country. Creating art is one of the many forms of enrichment offered to the primates at the sanctuary, giving them opportunities to interact with different materials, colors and textures.
For this exhibition, each artist begins with artwork created by a primate, using those original marks as the foundation for a new piece and bringing two very different creative processes together.
The collection will be exhibited at 2nd Story in Lexington and offered through an online auction benefiting the Primate Rescue Center.
2nd Story | 522 W Short St, Lexington, KY 40507
Auction Details
Bidding will open at 6:00 pm EST on November 6, 2026
Bidding is scheduled to close at 4:00 pm EST on November 14, 2026
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- Exhibition at 2nd Story Lexington, KY – November 7 to December 4, 2026
- Artwork will be available for pick up or shipping after the exhibition concludes on December 4
- A flat $35 fulfillment fee will be added to each winning bid and applies to both shipped artwork and local pickup.
- To participate, you will need to create a secure account. This allows you to place bids and receive notifications about auction activity.
- If you hold the highest bid at the time the auction closes, you will be notified by email with a link to submit payment.
- Extended bidding enabled. If a bid is placed within the final 5 minutes of an item, the auction will extend by 5 minutes until bidding activity stops.
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*Because extended bidding is enabled, individual items may remain open beyond 4:00pm.
About Common Ground
From original works created by the primates to one-of-a-kind collaborations with artists from across the country, Common Ground features a collection as varied as the individuals who helped create it. Discover the artists, primates and stories behind each piece, then find one that speaks to you.
Featuring
- Bill Adams + Zulu
- Emily Arthur + Noelle
- Rowan Bird + Rodney
- Jana Cariddi + Ike
- Georgia Henkel + Noelle
- John Hitchcock + Bucky
- John Hitchcock + Sawyer
- Scott Ingram + Martina
- David Kaiser + Donald
- Cynthia Ryan Kelly + Rodney
- Francois Morelli + Martina
- William J. O’Brien + Ike
- Jena Seiler + Dehlia
- Ben Tollesfson + Jenny
- Plus, additional paintings by the primates
Every bid makes a difference.
Proceeds from Common Ground support the lifetime care of the primates at the Primate Rescue Center.
Auction Terms & Important Information
- By placing a bid, you are agreeing to purchase the item if you are the winning bidder. All bids are final and cannot be withdrawn.
- Artwork is sold as pictured and described. Because these are original, one-of-a-kind works, variations and characteristics inherent to the materials and creative process are part of the artwork.
- Winning bidders will be notified by email following the close of each item. Payment must be completed through the secure auction platform according to the instructions provided to the winning bidder.
- Artwork will remain on exhibit at 2nd Story through December 4, 2026 and will not be available for pickup or shipment before the exhibition concludes.
- The flat fulfillment fee of $35 covers costs associated with packaging, handling, shipping and coordination of local pickup. The fee applies to each winning item regardless of delivery method.
- Local pickup will be available following the exhibition. Artwork requiring shipment will be packaged and shipped once the exhibition concludes on December 4.
- All sales are final. Artwork cannot be returned or exchanged.
- The amount paid for an auction item may exceed its fair market value. For tax purposes, only the portion of a payment exceeding the fair market value of the item may qualify as a charitable contribution. Please consult your tax advisor regarding your individual circumstances.
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