Giancarlo DiTrapano Foundation for Literature & the Arts

3rd Anniversary Benefit - Online Auction

ONLINE AUCTION

ONLINE AUCTION

THE AUCTION IS NOW CLOSED. WE’LL BE IN TOUCH WITH THE WINNERS SHORTLY.

Thank you to our generous residents, board members, and friends for donating so many AMAZING items. All proceeds go to helping the Foundation support artists and writers by hosting creative residencies and cultural programming. Learn more about our mission and work here.

  • Framed Artist Print of Villa DiTrapano by Alison Bibbee

    Signed and framed artist print of the Giancarlo DiTrapano Foundation’s residency headquarters (Villa DiTrapano) by West Virginia artist, Alison Bibbee.

    Retail value: $225.

  • Manuscript Consultation with Babak Lakghomi

    Improve your novel or short story collection with acclaimed author and Foundation alum, Babak Lakghomi. The manuscript consultation consists of feedback on one manuscript of up to 200 pages in the form of a written letter followed by a a one-on-one Zoom meeting with Babak.

  • Artist Postcard Print of Video Still by Amanda VanValkenberg

    Artist’s print of a Digital Video film still from Dust, 2025 by Amanda Van Valkenburg.

    Dimensions: 5" x 7"

    25 available.

  • Abstract oil painting

    "Inverno" (Winter) Original oil painting by Alejandro Parisi

    Oil on canvas

    90cm × 140cm

    Retail value: $4,000

  • A One-Week Stay at Villa DiTrapano in Sezze, Italy

    Enjoy an authentic Italian villa experience with family and friends (up to 8 people) in the stunning Villa DiTrapano. Visit Rome, Pompeii, and spectacular Mediterranean beaches. Savor incredible wine and cuisine...

    Retail value: $7,700

  • B&W Photo of author Nathan Dragon by Raegan Bird

    Short Story Edit with Nathan Dragon

    Get an expert edit on your short story by Foundation alum and master of the short form, Nathan Dragon.

    Editing process includes on-page developmental and line edits, and a one-on-one phone call or Zoom to talk about the story with Nathan.

  • Signed Copy of You Are the Snake by Juliet Escoria

    A signed copy of Foundation alum Juliet Escoria’s latest collection of stories.

    Exploiting the form of the short story in a voice entirely her own, You Are the Snake subverts our expectations of how narrative functions. Each story contains its own world, be it the suburbs of California or the mountains of West Virginia, but taken as a whole, this collection is expanding and challenging, corrupting pre-conceived ideas about what women can be and what they can write.

  • 2 Prints by Raegan Bird

    Two signed archival inkjet prints of the Villa DiTrapano castelletto taken while in residency in Fall 2024.

    8.5” x 11”, premium matte paper.

  • Framed Prints of Antique LA aqueduct map that inspired Chiara Barzini's book Aqua

    Two framed prints (available to bid on separately) of the amazing antique LA aqueduct map that inspired Foundation alum Chiara Barzini’s deft and timely book Aqua (forthcoming in 2025 with Canongate Books). With a signed dedication from Chiara.

  • Portrait of author Juliet Escoria

    Creative mentoring session with author Juliet Escoria

    Tap into your writing potential with a one-on-one mentoring session with Foundation alum and renowned author Juliet Escoria. Hone your process, set up a sustainable writing practice, and work through any obstacles you’re facing in your creative life.

  • Signed copy of Molly by Blake Butler

    A signed copy of Foundation alum Blake Butler’s “gripping, unforgettable memoir” Molly.

    A masterpiece of autobiography, Molly is a riveting journey into the darkest and most unthinkable parts of the human heart, emerging with a hard-won, unsurpassedly beautiful understanding that expands the possibilities of language to comprehend and express true love.

  • 2 back issues of Forever Magazine

    2 copies of back issues of Forever Magazine edited and published by Foundation alum Madeline Cash.

  • Portrait of author Stephen Mortland

    Coaching Sessions with Stephen Mortland: "From blank page to polished story"

    Foundation alum Stephen Mortland will work with a writer from blank page to completed story. This will include providing the writer with a series of guided prompts and will also include editing services. The early prompts will involve brainstorming and prewriting exercises to generate a handful of potential stories. And once a story is complete, Stephen will offer line edits and structural feedback on the story.

  • Custom Short Story by Harriet Armstrong Based on a Prompt of Your Choosing

    Foundation alum Harriet Armstrong will write you an original short story in response to any prompt you can think of.

  • One-of-a-Kind NFT Artwork by Blake Butler

    A certified NFT artwork by Blake Butler. This artwork will be made on commission for the winning bidder.

  • "Sehnsucht" (Longing) - Fine Art Photograph by Peter Wolfgang

    Title: Sehnsucht (Longing) #2

    Artist: Peter Wolfgang (Foundation Board Member)

    Format: Gallery-quality print mounted on foam

    Dimensions: 30 x 24 inches

  • Classic Tyrant Books T-Shirt

    The classic Tyrant Books T-Shirt. 

    OG Tyrant Logo on front / Kilpatrick quote "Double suicide or it wasn’t love.” on back

    100% Cotton

    Unisex size medium

  • Limited Edition Alejandro Parisi Artist Book

    Limited Edition artist book featuring the thoughts and drawings of Foundation alum Alejandro Parisi during his residency in 2023.

    Bilingual Spanish/English.

    10 copies available.

  • Gallery-stamped Limited Edition Booklet of DiTrapano Foundation reading in Rome

    Printed booklet of the bilingual transcription of the Fall ‘24 DiTrapano Foundation Residents reading in Rome. Limited edition, numbered and stamped by Supernova gallery. Featuring unpublished and forthcoming work by Residents and Italian authors.

    7 copies available.

  • Bottle of DiTrapano Extra Virgin Olive Oil

    This superior, small-batch, unfiltered extra virgin olive oil is produced from Itrana, Frantoio, and Leccino olives grown on and near the Villa DiTrapano Estate in the Lepini Mountains of Sezze, Italy. The olives are cold-pressed within 48 hours of harvest.

    This olive oil has a robust, fruity flavor with a hint of sea salt and a peppery finish—a flavor that can only be produced by the olives in this region.

    500 ml (17 fl oz)

  • Villa DiTrapano T-Shirt (Black)

    Cotton T-shirt with Villa DiTrapano logo.

    Unisex, size large.

  • Villa DiTrapano T-Shirt (White)

    Cotton T-shirt with Villa DiTrapano logo.

    Unisex, size medium.

  • Original Painting by WV Artist Mary Parks Hartman

    Title: “Late nights, good words”

    13x13 oil on board