Art of the Piedmont: Art Auction and Reception
Middleburg Art Auction 2-24-2012
March 2012
Dear Middleburg Montessori Families and Friends,
Our First Annual Art of the Piedmont Auction was a HUGE success!!! We would like to tell you some details as well as thank you so very much for all the Huge and Small ways each of you helped make it happen!
After paying for all of the things that went into putting on such a beautiful event and paying the
Artists their portion our school was able to
Net $11,000.00!!!
We want you to also know a few things that are on the list to apply some of these funds towards as we move forward with our expansion and growth as a beautiful AMI Montessori School!
- Acquiring financing and purchasing the property here at Atoka and moving forward with an architect to design our 2 story addition that we have been approved by Fauquier County to construct.
- Fence the perimeter of the property in a beautiful and safe manner to allow an even larger area of recreation for our children.
- Have the parking lot redesigned and paved again.
- Immediately adding a portico on the front door of the Elementary Space which will include a new door, bay window and cubbie space for the Elementary children.
- Immediately attending to some electrical work that is left from last summer’s renovation.
As you can see the money we raised so far is only going to slightly touch this short immediate wish list.
It is our hope that we may have families or community members that you share our mission with step up with matching grants or other donations to help with material purchasing and labor to make this dream be able to continue!
We can never thank you ALL enough for sharing our mission and being a part of this most wonderful Middleburg Montessori School!
In peace,
BethAnn
Head of School
Middleburg Art Auction 2-24-2012
WHAT: Art Auction and Reception, “ART OF THE PIEDMONT”
WHERE: Middleburg Community Center,
300 Washington St. Middleburg, VA
WHEN: Friday, February 24th, 2012 at 5:30-9:30PM
(Free to the public)
WHO: Hosted by Middleburg Montessori School.
Contact: 540-687-5210
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AUCTION TO FEATURE ART OF THE PIEDMONT
Local Artists Join Forces to Support School
MIDDLEBURG, Virginia (February 1, 2012). Distinguished works of art will grace the Middleburg Community Center on Friday, February 24th, in an unprecedented auction of original artwork from the community’s best local artists. Doors for this fundraising event will open at 5:30 P.M., and proceeds will benefit the Middleburg Montessori School.
“It is always impressive when so many artists come together to support a worth-while cause like this one,” offered Bradley Stevens, one of our country’s leading realist painters. Stevens, a former faculty member at both George Washington University and Georgetown University, donated a children’s group drawing lesson in portraiture and an adult “plein-air,” or outdoor oil-painting lesson, at Barrel Oaks winery in Delaplane. These items, like all other offerings, will go to the highest bidder.
With more than fifteen committed artists, including the furniture of craftsmen at Plank & Nickel, the auction will showcase the art of Misia Broadhead-Barham, Anthony Barham, Kim Basinger, Armand Cabrera, Hwa Crawford, Mikel Diaz, Richard Dimon, Charles Matheson, Lilla Ohrstrom, Dana Lee Thompson, Dana Volkert, Charlie Westbrook, Henry Wingate, and Cathy Zimmerman, among others.
A sample of the featured artists:
Armand Cabrera, known for his alla prima work—paintings completed in one sitting in the studio or outdoors—has donated “Farmhouse,” a stunning 8’ x 10’ oil on linen. Armand, a former California-based production artist in the entertainment industry, brings his eye for detail to his exquisite landscapes. His work has been featured in International Artist Magazine and American Art Collector.
Local artist Dana Volkert captures the natural world, isolated and enlarged, in abstract beauty. Her compelling work has been exhibited in galleries worldwide and is a must for the modern collector.
Antonia Walker, whose works are represented in many collections including the Arts-in-Embassy Program of The State Department, has been a visiting artist at the American Academy in Rome. She has studied under Spanish Sculptor Benjamin Saul as well as Brittany, France-based artist William Woodward. Antonia is most well known for her oil paintings of the Virginia countryside and images of Italy and France.
Artist Henry Wingate’s first career was flying airplanes for the Navy. Wingate is best known for his classic oil portraits and his traditional representational works of art, approaches he studied in ateliers, or working studios. An award winning artist, Wingate has been featured in American Artist and Portrait Highlights magazines.
Also included in the auction are handcrafted, reclaimed wood furniture from the designers at Plank & Nickel. Two beautiful live-edge modern benches will be among the offerings.
Many of these artists have websites, and new and old collectors alike are encouraged to explore the artists’ work ahead of time.
The public is invited to this open event. Barrel Oak Winery will be providing wine to bidders and guests alike. Delicious hors d’oeuvres from Julien’s on Washington Street will add a touch of French cuisine.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with these talented artists,” explained BethAnn Slater, Head of School of Middleburg Montessori. “Ultimately, we are all coming together to benefit the children in our community.” Middleburg Montessori School is a primary Association Montessori Internationale accredited environment that for more than 30 years has educated children, age 2-½ through 6, in the Middleburg community. In Fall 2011, the school opened a new elementary classroom for children age 6 through 14. The benefit, organized by parents and friends, will help the 501(c)(3) non-profit school to continue growing their primary and elementary programs.
For more information about the event, or to become of donor, please contact Middleburg Montessori School at 540-687-5210.
School Contact:
BethAnn Slater
Middleburg Montessori
540/687-5210
info@middleburgmontessori.com
Press Contact:
Susana Calley
703-297-7899
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The painting on the postcard is by local artist Dana Lee Thompson!