Math Magic by Robert A. Kercher
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and Robert A. Kercher © 2014
Starting April 2, 2015 through April 18, 2015 (11:59 p.m. Eastern), the Mathematics Education Trust (MET) will be auctioning Math Magic, an original watercolor painting prominently featuring tessellations, by renowned western artist, Robert A. Kercher. The watercolor,
valued at $4,000, measures 15 inches by 20 inches and is also matted and
framed (not shown). Read more about the painting and artist....
Interested bidders must be registered with BiddingForGood to place a bid
in the online (only) auction (see instructions and links below).
The painting can be best viewed and appreciated "live" at the MET Math Magic Reception (ticketed event), sponsored by Forrest T. Jones & Company, on April 15, 7:00-8:00 p.m. The artist will be in attendance. Tickets are $15, and attendance is limited. Register today.
A limited number of Math Magic note cards and prints will be available for sale, while supplies last at the NCTM Bookstore (NCTM Central, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center). Prints are numbered and signed by the artist and are sold on a first-come first-served basis. Additionally, don’t forget to purchase a copy of MET’s cookbook, Recipes You Can Count On also in the bookstore. Proceeds from the sale of all these items benefit MET programs.
Thank you in advance for participating in this auction to support
teachers...reach students...build futures. Remember, your generosity
enables MET to continue to support good mathematics educators to become
even better. So tell your friends, family, colleagues, and
community—together we can make a difference. Let the bidding begin! But first, please register.
Robert A. Kercher’s works are in more than 1,000 private, public, and corporate collections, including the Nabisco Gallery (Hanover, N.J.), the White House collection of former Ronald Reagan, and the permanent collection of the Smithsonian Institution.
Conference attendees can meet the artist on April 16, 2015, 9:00-10:30 a.m. in the Networking Lounge (NCTM Central, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center), introduce themselves, and have the artist sign or personalize their print or boxed set of note cards.
Online Bidding
Using your computer, go to https://www.biddingforgood.com/mathmagic.
1) Click "Register to Bid."
2) To view the item, click on the category you would like to browse, or click "View All Items." To search for a particular item, use the search box and enter an item number or name.
3) You will receive emails whenever someone outbids you. You can also click "My Items" to view the status of all of the items you have bid on.
Mobile Bidding
Using your mobile device, go to https://bforg.com/mathmagic.
1) To log in, tap “Register” and enter your information. Note: If you are already registered, click “Log In.”
2) To view the item, enter the item name or number, and tap “Search for Items.” Or tap “Browse Items” to browse by category.
3) Tap “Messages” for instant updates on bidding activity. You will receive an instant alert when someone outbids you.