Arts on Main will host its ninth annual Gala virtually from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, from the gallery on Main Street in Gloucester.

The event will celebrate the theme of “metamorphosis,” as Arts on Main has undertaken a number of developments, including expansion and remodeling after purchasing its building earlier this year.

Arts on Main invites participants to purchase auction paddles instead of tickets, to participate in the virtual festivities, which include live and silent auctions.

Among the items up for auction are original artworks, vacation destinations, catered dinners, wines, and offerings from local and regional businesses. Participants will bid from home. Additional details will be released over the following weeks.

Auction items will be on display in the gallery for two weeks prior to the event. Party baskets for one or two people are also available for purchase. The baskets include auction paddles, a wearable metamorphosis mask, gourmet items and a bot...