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SGA CELEBRATES
SUCCESS OF
1st ANNUAL RED ROCK CANVAS |
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Sedona Gallery
Association’s (SGA) first annual "Red Rock Canvas",
November 7 – 9, was a stunning event and plans are
in progress for an even bigger event in 2009. The
galleries were alive with excitement at the 1st
Friday opening as each member gallery presented
their own interpretation of "Red Rock Canvas".
Saturday included a number of artist presentations
as the SGA continued the celebration of the unique
collection that has put our local gallery scene at
the top of the list for serious art collectors. |
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Saturday evening, the ticketed
gala held at Sedona Rouge Hotel
& Spa was a lively and festive
affair. The ballroom was aglow
with beautiful artwork and a
room full of art lovers with a
heart for the charities
designated to receive a portion
of the Sedona Gallery
Association's sales for the
evening, Camp Soaring Eagle and
Human Nature Dance Theatre. The
1st annual “Red Rock Canvas”
honoree, John Waddell gave a
dramatic speech followed by a
surprise dance with Camp Soaring
Eagle's spokesperson and special
guest, actress, artist and
writer, Jane Seymour. After Ms.
Seymour spoke of her passion for
Camp Soaring Eagle, founder Max
James shared his emotional story
of why he is building the camp
here in Sedona. |
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The art auction featured
an eclectic selection of works reflecting the
variety of styles and mediums available in Sedona’s
finest galleries. Auction excitement built as good
natured neighbors bid against one another and
professional auctioneer Christine Sullivan created
an entertaining urgency to the proceedings.
Volunteers scrambled to keep track of all the
paddles flying in the air as art was sold and the
auctioneer let the hammer fall.
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Out of the proceeds there was a
charitable portion of over
$25,000 donated to the
beneficiaries by the Sedona
Gallery Association. It was
truly a gala event and the talk
at the end of the evening was
anticipation of next year's "Red
Rock Canvas" scheduled for the
weekend of November 6-8th.
For more information, call
928-282-7390 or visit
www.RedRockCanvas.com.
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"Art of Gold"
a
Smashing Success |
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SGA's "Art of Gold" event was truly
golden with large numbers of art
lovers filling the SGA galleries and
purchasing some great art, enjoying
lively conversation and opportunities
to meet several of the featured
artists. |
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"Artist
to Watch"
You could be the next big winner. "Art of Gold"
events offer $1000 gift certificates to SGA gallery
customers. For the Sedona Gallery Association it is an
opportunity to give back to art collectors who play
such an important role in supporting its member
galleries. For the entire first week, the 1st - 7th in
February, June, September, and December,
Evening in the Galleries art event will be given a
specific theme for each member to interpret in a way
that best represents their art gallery. For that
entire day and evening, every customer who makes a
purchase of $500 or more in any individual member
gallery will be given a ticket for a drawing that will
make them eligible to receive a $1000 gift
certificate, redeemable at any single SGA gallery
within thirty days. |
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"Art of Gold" events are facilitated
by the SGA galleries and the selection of
the winning tickets are made the Monday
following each art event by the Sedona
Chamber of Commerce. |
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