For the 20th year, The Copley Society of art (Co|So), located at 158 Newbury Street in Boston, held its major annual fundraising event: Fresh Paint.

On Sunday, May 4th more than 90 Co|So artists captured some of Boston's most treasured spots. Artists were found scattered in Back Bay, the waterfront in the North End, on the Esplanade, around Fenway Park, in the Gardens and Common, and near Harvard and MIT.

Artists brought their fresh works back to the gallery by the end of the day. For the following week, the art was displayed and silent bids taken at Co|So's gallery at 158 Newbury Street. On Saturday, May 10th between 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., final bidding took place during a gala party at the gallery.

Many art organizations now hold fresh paint-like auctions but Co|So's was one of the first, starting in 1988. The event brings in funds to support innovative exhibitions of emerging and established artists, lectures, scholarships, and outreach programs.

See pictures of the 20th anniversary of Fresh Paint below.

Click here to view the artwork featured in the Fresh Paint Auction.