Chair-ish draws a crowd
We weren’t quite sure what to expect. Whenever you host an event the worst fear is you’ll be standing there in a room of three people making small talk about the weather, road construction and the Texans, which means the conversation will last approximately 30 seconds. But hey! The Texans won today which would add a whole minute to the conversation, depending on your penchant for football. Otherwise, weather and road construction and maybe Dancing with the Stars.
Of course, that isn’t what happened last Thursday night. In fact, we were pleasantly surprised by the number of art lovers who turned out for the grand event. Luckily, the stormy weather of the morning (which was probably discussed) turned to beautiful by the time the fundraiser opened. We had a great turnout and pulled in around $6000 for ARTreach and the participating artists.
The ARTreach chair, painted by our 2009 Heroes Among Us in a workshop staged at Berryhill Cinco Ranch, was auctioned off and will be going to a very good home. I imagine this fabulous chair designed by an equally fabulous arteest (we won’t name names… ok, me) will be quite the conversation piece but it is also very comfortable. I confess I have nestled into it on occasion while it resided in my studio and I can vouch for its comfort-ability factor. What a great book reading chair, plus, it has the dual functionality of wide, sturdy arms to rest a beverage of one’s choice. What more can you ask in a chair? Nothing, I tell you, nothing.
The silent auction proved to be popular. Art, specialty items and baskets of goodies were auctioned off. I believe we will expand on the silent auction next time around. Who doesn’t like the suspense of a good silent auction? I ask you. It’s worth it for the skulduggery alone. You know who you are – sharking the auction pieces to the last moment. I, of course, would never do that. Ever.
The success of this event has emboldened us! Oh yes, we are emboldened. Putting on an art exhibition is a lot of work, yes, but a lot of fun too. We are proud to be able to showcase our area artists in such a beautiful setting as the Villagio Town Center Community Room. The exhibition will hang there for another month. Many thanks to Berryhill of Cinco Ranch (such a great ARTreach supporter) for providing the food. Katie Biggers, ARTreach friend, supporter and all-around fabulous chica, provided the wine.
Of course, all this fun adds up to ARTreach being able to continue its efforts to bring arts education to those in need. We thank you all and hope to see you next time!
