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Thank You!
15 APRIL 2008. The following individuals, businesses, and public and private organizations have been crucial to the success of the 11th Annual ARTfeast. Through their support and commitment, ARTsmart looks forward to greater contributions to the creativity of Santa Fe’s schoolchildren. We offer our deepest gratitude.
Event Underwriters
Collector’s Guide
Dreamtime Gallery
Fine Art Connoisseur
Mary & Robert Harbour
The Lofts, LLC
Los Alamos National Bank
Alice & Ed Lusk
Santa Fean
Santa Fe Properties
Southwest Art
Donors
Coker Foundation
ARTfeast 2008 Sets a Record
4 APRIL 2008. Mary Harbour, president of ARTsmart, which organizes and produces the annual ARTfeast, announced that the 11th annual weekend of events on February 21-24 set a record in raising funds for art projects targeted to the youth of Santa Fe.
“We far exceeded our expectations,” she said. Funds were generated from donors, underwriters and ticket sales, as well as by auctions of services, products, artworks by professional artists and by children in ARTsmart projects, such as the “I Made It!” plate project. “Santa Feans, as well as people from across the state and nation are becoming aware that the arts enhance a child’s problem-solving skills, building their confidence in imaginatively facing life’s challenges,” Harbour added.
A Saturday Afternoon to Sip, Savor & Groove
6 FEBRUARY 2008, SANTA FE, NM. Looking for a Saturday afternoon that blends the best of everything, with an aftertaste that can’t be surpassed? That’s what the Art of Wine & Jazz offers. Not only do participants evaluate the color, clarity, bouquet, and finish of more than 25 fine wines, they get to savor the structure and complexity of top jazz musicians in the Chris Ishee Trio, Featuring Arlen Asher.
ARTfeast's Fashionable Friday is a Banquet of Wearable Art
1 FEBRUARY 2008, SANTA FE, NM. Fabulous clothing, food, and wines selected by Opici Imports are a winning combination during ARTfeast’s Fashion Luncheon, February 22, 2008, at Inn at Loretto. The luncheon features new designs from the Paulette Martsolf Collection. This exclusive custom line by the Dallas-based founder of Allie-Coosh is modeled in a runway show emceed by arts supporter Alice Lusk. Models include Santa Fe businesswomen Jane Norwood, Sara McRee, Holly Bradshaw Eakes, Suzanne Brandt, Joyce Robins, Elizabeth McGuinness, and Karen Bard.
ARTfeast Auctions offer unique art, collectibles and experiences.
21 JANUARY 2008, SANTA FE, NM. Have a great time and get great deals for a great cause during the ARTfeast weekend extravaganza, which offers hundreds of totally unique items for sale, all to benefit art programs for Santa Fe’s young people.
Santa Fe schoolchildren step up to the plate!
31 DECEMBER 2007, SANTA FE, NM. Mary Harbour, president of ARTsmart, which organizes and produces the annual ARTfeast weekend fundraiser with the Santa Fe Gallery Association, announced the winners of the annual “I Made It!” plate and placemat project conducted among fifth and sixth grade students in the Santa Fe Public Schools.
“This was the most difficult year for selecting the images to be included in the plate project, as well as identifying the winners,” says Harbour. “Since we began the project six years ago, the art teachers have become increasingly inventive in their assignments and the students are competing to create the most exciting images.”
Proceeds from the 2007 ARTfeast donated to Santa Fe Public Schools
10 NOVEMBER 2007. SANTA FE, NM. ARTsmart, which organizes and produces the annual ARTfeast weekend fundraiser with the Santa Fe Gallery Association, announces that $90,000 will be donated to the Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) on Wednesday, November 14, 2007.
“We are extremely pleased to increase our annual donation by ten thousand dollars over our 2006 donation,” said Mary Harbour, president of the ARTsmart Board of Directors, adding that “the total ARTsmart donation during the past decade is $476,278.”
Presentation of the check to SFPS Superintendent Leslie Carpenter takes place at 5:00 pm in the City Council Chambers of Santa Fe City Hall at 200 Lincoln Avenue. The public is welcome to attend.
ARTfeast 2008 Tickets Available November 1
15 OCTOBER 2007, SANTA FE, NM. ARTsmart and the Santa Fe Gallery Association are pleased to announce that the 2008 ARTfeast weekend schedule is now in place and tickets are available for purchasing beginning November 1, 2007. Following is the event schedule with ticket prices. Please go purchasing on the ARTfeast web site for special pricing. Ticketing is through Tickets Santa Fe, 505.988.1234.
Join us for this weekend extravaganza of art and cuisine, which benefits art programs and materials for children in the Santa Fe Public Schools through the nonprofit 501c3 ARTsmart.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Roxanne Swentzell 2008 Honorary Artist
Roxanne Swentzell9 JULY 2007, SANTA FE, NM. The Board of Directors of ARTsmart is pleased to announce that Roxanne Swentzell has been selected as Honorary Artist for the 11th Annual ARTfeast. The designation recognizes artists of standing in the community whose artwork and activities encourage young people to explore their creativity.