The 1st Artful Holiday Tree Auction and Holiday Art Festival was a Success
Treature Coast Art Association along with other non-profits, and arts and craft vendors are proud to announce that the event raised more than $1,000 for non-profit organizations. It was a wonderful time enjoyed by all despite 2 days of rain. For more photos go to FaceBook and become a fan or
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The Treasure Coast Art Association is grateful for the ability to donate the proceeds from the trees silent auction to the following organizations that were individually selected by each artist who designed their tree: Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council – artist Runa Saunders; Treasure Coast Hospice – artists Jerry & Judy Ross, Don Rhodes; Treasure Coast Habitat for Humanity – artist Jenene
Doelman; Indian RiverKeepers – artists Kathleen Powell, Sandy Bates and Jeanne Johansen; Dogs and Cats Forever – artist Rene’ Laigo; Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie County – artists the bigs & littles, Dana Pazusas and Jeanne Johansen; SafeSpaces – artists members of Unity of Fort Pierce; Children’s Home Services – artist Celeste Briglia; Zora Neale Hurston Florida Foundation (Zora Fest) – artist Jeanne Johansen; TCAA’s arts programs – artists Anna Nibert, Jerry & Judy Ross, Mary Bennett, and Runa Saunders; .and Law Enforcement Against Prohibition – artist Ethel Rowland.
The artists are already getting ready for the 2010 Artful Holiday Arts & Craft Festival & Tree
Auction for Charity on Friday December 3 and Saturday December 4 with the possibility of including Sunday December 5. It will take place again at the Orange Blossom Business Center.
November's Announcement - Fun - Getting Artful...
The ornaments have been sewn, painted, sculpted, wired, weaved, stretched, glued, and sprinkled with glitter. The ribbons have been cut, twisted, fluffed, and placed. The trees have been assembled, bolted, and glued. The mall has been decorated and Santa's chair is in place. His arrival's confirmed and the musicians alerted.
When Santa arrives at 6 PM on Thursday December 3, the tree veils will come down, the tree lights will go; and hardworking, proud artists of the Treasure Coast Art Association and volunteers from local churches and organizations will breath a breathe of relief as people and businesses places bids to purchase for their home and/or office these marvelous tree creations made with love to be enjoyed for years to come. Trees' proceeds will go to local charities to help families, children, dogs and cats this coming year.
Come out to the Orange Blossom Business Center (mall) at 4300 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce, and be a part of this wonderful event. Years of joy and happiness to the bid winners who garnish these trees made with skill and love. Good tidings of joy and success to our local charities whose deeds make a difference indeed for so many each day of the year.
Happy Holidays to You! Don't forget to stop into TCAA on Avenue A, in Fort Pierce for holiday gifts you'll find nowhere else and help the artists teach others art and the skills of helping others this coming year 2010.
Story & Photos By Jeanne Johansen
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