OCO Seeks Donations for its Upcycled Art Auction

October 23, 2025 Contributor
Oswego County Board of Directors President Jill Lyon (l), Past Board President Connie Cosemento, and Development Director Bridget Dolbear display a sampling of the many creative pieces that will be up for bid during OCO’s Upcycled Art Auction during OCO’s annual Giving Thanks Food and Beverage Pairing Event. This year’s Giving Thanks will be held November 14th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center in Oswego. Proceeds will benefit the agency’s “Thrive In ‘25”, From Hardship to Hope” initiative, creating pathways to self-sufficiency and a stronger community for all. For more information on OCO’s Giving Thanks Food and Beverage Pairing Event, donating an item for the Upcycled Art Auction, sponsorship opportunities, or to purchase tickets visit www.oco.org or contact Bridget Dolbear at 315-598-4717, ext. 1082.

FULTON – Oswego County Opportunities Upcycled Art Auction is back!

Feel creative? Fuel your imagination and design an item for one of the highlights of OCO’s Giving Thanks Food and Beverage Pairing event, the Upcycled Art Auction. The auction features a variety of imaginative and intriguing pieces of art up for bid during the event.

“Upcycling is a creative and sustainable way to transform items that might otherwise be discarded into beautiful and functional pieces,” explained OCO Development Coordinator Bridget Dolbear. “The concept of upcycling is symbolic of OCO’s focus on uncovering and showcasing the potential and value of all things and all people.”

Dolbear said that OCO is currently accepting donations for the Upcycled Art Auction and has already received several donations for this year’s auction.

“It’s amazing to see how creative people can be! We had a fascinating collection of artwork last year that drew a lot of interest and bidding from those at our Giving Thanks Food and Beverage Pairing event. Based on feedback we received and the current interest in donating pieces I anticipate having a larger selection of artwork to bid on this year.”

Proceeds from OCO’s Upcycled Art Auction will benefit the agency’s “Thrive In ‘25”, From Hardship to Hope” initiative, creating pathways to self-sufficiency and a stronger community for all.

“We invite all artists, thrift shoppers, and creative minds to craft a unique piece for our Upcycled Art Auction,” added Dolbear. “Please donate you upcycled ‘treasure’ today and help make a difference in your community!”

OCO’s Upcycled Art Auction is part of this year’s Giving Thanks Food and Beverage Pairing. To be held November 14th at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center in Oswego, Giving Thanks brings together some of the area’s most popular restaurants and eateries offering samples of their favorite menu items paired with a beverage chose to perfectly complement each sample.

For more information on donating an item to OCO’s Upcycled Art Auction visit www.oco.org or contact Bridget Dolbear at 315-598-4717, ext. 1082.

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