A benefit fundraiser hosted last month by artist Jonas Gerard — entitled “Art & Soul” — has raised over $12,000 dollars for local nonprofit organization CARING For Children, according to a press release from the organization.
CARING For Children development director Terri Bowman says that more than 80 people were in attendance for Gerard’s September 24 live demonstration and auction. “Once the crowd was seated and the introductions were made, the lights were lowered and the music began to play,” says Bowman. “Jonas stepped up to the canvas and one by one, created six paintings throughout the evening that were immediately auctioned off to the captivated audience.”
The event also featured a selection of craft beers donated by 1-800-Water Damage, in addition to hors d’oeuvres provided by the Biltmore Company, Corner Kitchen Catering, Roly Poly of Asheville, Well-Bred Bakery and the Country Club of Asheville.
In addition to the live performance auction sales, Gerard also donated 25 percent of his gallery sales from that weekend to support CARING For Children’s child and family services programs, which serve over 1,600 families and youths in western North Carolina.
Gerard will present a check to CARING For Children this afternoon at 2 p.m. at his Clingman Avenue gallery in the River Arts District.
For more information on CARING For Children and the services they provide to families across the region, visit caring4children.org. To see some of Jonas Gerard’s work and learn more about the artist, check out jonasgerard.com or see the press release below.
Press release:
ART & SOUL RAISES $12,638 TO BENEFIT CARING FOR CHILDREN
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ASHEVILLE, NC (October 7, 2015) – On Thursday, September 24, 2015, local artist Jonas Gerard hosted Art & Soul at his Riverview Station gallery and raised $12,638 to support the work of CARING for Children.Art & Soul attracted a crowd of about 80 people who were treated to a reception featuring beer (donated by 1-800 Water Damage), wine and a variety of hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants and caterers including the Biltmore Company, Corner Kitchen Catering, Roly Poly of Asheville, Well-Bred Bakery and the Country Club of Asheville.
Once the crowd was seated and the introductions were made, the lights were lowered and the music began to play. Jonas stepped up to the canvas and one by one, created six paintings throughout the evening that were immediately auctioned off to the captivated audience. Although the performance wrapped up late that evening, the Art & Soul fundraiser continued throughout the weekend at both Jonas Gerard galleries (Clingman Ave. and Riverview Station) with Jonas donating 25% of his gallery sales to benefit CARING for Children.
Jonas Gerard will be presenting CARING for Children with a check for the Art & Soul fundraiser on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 2PM at his 240 Clingman Avenue, Asheville, NC art gallery.
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