KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Lake County Rural Arts Initiative has partnered with local artists to bring a unique flare to businesses in Kelseyville this Christmas.

Prominent local artists will each decorate a Christmas tree with original art ornaments.

These beautiful and realistic looking pine trees are adorned with lights and ornaments for use year after year.

The trees will be displayed in local shops from Dec. 1 to 14 and will be available through a silent auction donation. Place your bid on the form located at the base of each tree.

The silent auction will end at the close of business on Dec. 14 and winning bidders may pick up their trees on Dec. 15.

Artists such as Ben Van Steenburgh, whose work is displayed in galleries across the nation, along with Bob Minuzzo, longtime Lake County resident who is regularly featured at galleries, restaurants and wineries will be part of the participating artists.

A list of participating artists and businesses can be found on the LCRAI Web site at www.LCRAI.org.

For details on how to sponsor a tree and artist, please reach out to Amber Sheridan at 707-245-5432.

All monies raised will go to fund future art events throughout the county such as the firehouse murals, art in schools, mural trail, kids murals and many more.