International Association for the Fantastic in the Arts

Don Maitz painted this landscape "en plein air" in 2023. It's the view of the lake behind the Marriott near the pool. It is oil paint on linen canvas board, sealed with gloss picture varnish.

A Lakeside View, Orlando, FL

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;display:inline-block;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name , We hope this message finds you well. We wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your participation in our recent silent auction. While we regret to inform you that you were not the winning bidder for the painting, please know that your support and generosity have not gone unnoticed. Your contribution plays a vital role in helping us continue our mission and make a difference in our fantastic community. You can always support our cause in other ways by donating, volunteering, or attending any of our upcoming events. Thank you again for your participation, Amanda Firestone<a href="mailto:iafareg@gmail.com" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">iafareg@gmail.com</a><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1742245794/hge67l8q6gnhgt1saz1n.png" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" />

Dear Members of the IAFA Community: We are thrilled to host our very first auction! At the conclusion of ICFA45, Don Maitz, a longtime attendee and giant in the art world, presented us with this beautiful painting. Done "en plein air" (or, in the open air as opposed to in a studio), Don has captured a portion of the now-familiar Marriott property. The view is from the back of the pool area and looks onto the lake.  This is an oil-painting done on a linen canvas board and sealed with gloss picture varnish. It is 9" by 9" plus the framing. The organization didn't request or commission this piece. Rather, Don presented it as an opportunity to fundraise for the organization, while also helping to keep him in painting supplies. Proceeds from the auction will be split equally between the IAFA and Don. Bidding for this item will happen online through the Zeffy forum. Attendees to ICFA46 can see the painting up close and personal near the Registration Desk. This auction will close on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 5:00PM and the winner will be announced at the Banquet. The winner, if in attendance, can take the painting with them at the conference's conclusion. If the winner is not in attendance, they can work with Amanda Firestone, IAFA's Registration and Membership Coordinator, to have the painting shipped (at the winner's expense) to a requested destination. Just think of how fabulous this beautiful, one-of-a-kind painting will look in your home or office!<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1742243656/fqfuujqdcwuxmawfclib.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" />

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;display:inline-block;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name , We are thrilled to announce that you are the winning bidder for the beautiful painting by Don Maitz! Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated, and we couldn't be more delighted to have you as a winner. If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to contact us. Once again, thank you for your participation and for helping the International Association for the Fantastic in the Arts continue its commitment to promoting the highest quality scholarship and writing in the field. Your generosity will help us continue programming for ICFA and VICFA. It will also help Don continue in his artistic pursuits, keeping the world of the Fantastic vibrant and inviting. Warm regards, Amanda Firestone<a href="mailto:iafareg@gmail.com" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">iafareg@gmail.com</a><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1742245562/yp7snovr8cswgxi7bq1w.png" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit" />

Dear Members of the IAFA Community: We are thrilled to host our very first auction! At the conclusion of ICFA45, Don Maitz, a longtime attendee and giant in the art world, presented us with this beautiful painting. Done "en plein air" (or, in the open air as opposed to in a studio), Don has captured a portion of the now-familiar Marriott property. The view is from the back of the pool area and looks onto the lake.  This is an oil-painting done on a linen canvas board and sealed with gloss picture varnish. It is 9" by 9" plus the framing. The organization didn't request or commission this piece. Rather, Don presented it as an opportunity to fundraise for the organization, while also helping to keep him in painting supplies. Proceeds from the auction will be split equally between the IAFA and Don. Bidding for this item will happen online through the Zeffy forum. Attendees to ICFA46 can see the painting up close and personal near the Registration Desk. This auction will close on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 5:00PM and the winner will be announced at the Banquet. The winner, if in attendance, can take the painting with them at the conference's conclusion. If the winner is not in attendance, they can work with Amanda Firestone, IAFA's Registration and Membership Coordinator, to have the painting shipped (at the winner's expense) to a requested destination. Just think of how fabulous this beautiful, one-of-a-kind painting will look in your home or office!<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1742243656/fqfuujqdcwuxmawfclib.jpg" style="width:600px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />

International Association for the Fantastic in the Arts

IAFA's Silent Auction - Spectacular Painting by Don Maitz

A Lakeside View, Orlando, FL

$100