BUNKER HILL – Artists from across Kansas — including Ellis County’s Mark Herbig, Jack Flagor, Kathleen Kuchar, Jim Tanis, Amy Normandin, Gordon Sherman, Michael Jilg, Dr. John Cody, Stephen Tramel, Jeff Lawler, John Thorns, Norrine Buchholz, Linda Ganstrom and Bruce Burkholder — have donated the work to the 2014 Smoky Hills Public Television Signature Auction.

According to a news release Thursday, the auction is SHPTV’s largest and most popular fundraiser. The funds raised help support the programming and services provided to central and western Kansas through local public television.

The items, which include paintings, sculptures, jewelry and mixed media, are on display at the Shafer Gallery at Barton Community College in Great Bend until April 6.

The auction will air live on Smoky Hills Public Television from 7 to 10 p.m. on April 12 and 13. Visit the station’s website, www.smokyhillstv.org, to view all 100 pieces and vote for your favorite. The People’s Choice Award is one of two awards the artists are eligible to win. Voting for People’s Choice will end at midnight on April 10.