CFADA’s Charleston Fine Art Annual, November 2, 4-5, 2011
Program:
Wednesday, November 2, 6-8 p.m. – “Women in Art” Lecture at the Gibbes Museum of Art
Friday, November 4, 5:30-8:30 p.m. – CFADA Gallery Receptions & Historic Downtown Charleston Art Stroll
Saturday morning, November 5, 9 a.m. – noon – “Painting in the Park” in Washington Park
Saturday evening, November 5, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. – “Silent Auction & Patrons’ Reception”
The highlight of the fine art weekend is the Painting in the Park which will feature some of the most celebrated local and visiting artists, including Mickey Williams, West Fraser, Julyan Davis, Ted Ellis, Rhett Thurman, Trey Finney, Shannon Smith, Jennifer Smith Rogers, J. Christian Snedeker, Karen Larson Turner, Laurie Meyer, George Pate, Mark Bailey, Gary Gowans, Lese Corrigan, Mark Horton, Chris Groves, Nancy Hoerter, Shannon Runquist and Larry Moore.
“Silent Auction & Patrons’ Reception” is a benefit created for art collectors and patrons interested in spending time with their favorite artists and supporting CFADA’s mission. The evening starts at 6:30 p.m. at Ella W. Richardson Fine Art. The works from the park will be up for bid. The silent auction ends at 8:00 p.m. and the event ends at 8:30 p.m.
Tickets for the Silent Auction & Patrons’ Reception are $55 per person. Ella W. Richardson Fine Art is located at 58 Broad Street in downtown Charleston, SC. Purchase tickets at www.cfada.com.
The Charleston Fine Art Annual raises funds that keep art alive in local high schools. Since 2004, CFADA has donated over $180,000 to art programs at eleven local high schools.
