The offices of Deasy/Penner & Partners was the site of the Pasadena Arts Council’s opening reception and preview of its inaugural art auction titled “Emerge.” The auction presents more than 50 works of art, and online bidding takes place through May 9. All proceeds will support PAC’s mission to empower artists to invent, inspire and provoke. In addition, a portion of the sales will directly support 12 independent arts collectives and organizations.