Last night I was one of the invited artists to participate in the annual Dine and D'Art, a wonderful event to benefit ArtReach. Established in 1974, ArtReach, Inc. is a Colorado 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization serving arts, cultural and human service organizations. ArtReach is the only organization in the Denver area that exists to ensure people of all ages who struggle with physical, mental, behavioral or severe economic challenges have an opportunity to experience arts and culture. ArtReach works with area schools, member agencies, cultural facilities, numerous foundations and supporters to bring the arts into the lives of children, young adults and seniors.
Adam Lerner and I at the kick-off party in October
After enjoying fine dining and music, and honoring Adam Lerner, Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, each pair of RSVPs was entered into a drawing to determine the order of who will D’Art for art. As numbers were called, attendees "D’Arted" for their art of choice worth a minimum of $400.
My piece, "A Wish" was selected by Marc Cutiletta, President of ArtReach,and I just received his enthusiastic call this morning to let me know how much he loves it and holds a special place in his home. Yes, it feels AWESOME!
Some of the artists included Jullie Harris, Dan Ericson “The Signtologist”, Chris Guarino, Eli Cash, Pedro Saldarriaga, and many other friends.
Special thanks to Karla Johnson-Grimes for putting together such an incredible event, and Tina McKeever and the ladies of VAIN Salon who volunteered their time.
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