The Port Angeles Arts Council is hosting an online auction to support its mission and showcase the talent of local artists.

The public is invited to visit http://portangelesdown town.com (click on Auction), to view and bid on a series of 10 wine barrels that have been transformed into functional works of art.

Bids will be accepted until 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. The barrels are on display at various locations in Port Angeles.

Winning bids will be announced on Nov. 6 at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center during Paul Chasman's one-man guitar festival, which begins at 7:30 p.m.

For more information on the Art Barrels Auction or the Port Angeles Arts Council, contact Eric Neurath at 452-5911, fotos@olypen.com.