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For Art's Sake Weekend

The Art Center wishes to thank For Art’s Sake Weekend 2012 Co-chairs Patricia A. Bell and Jenny Reinhardt, Guest Curator Ann Schaffer, the For Art’s Sake committee, staff and Board members, and all the volunteers. Our success this year is due in no small part to your hands-on support and enthusiastic efforts! You contributed invaluable time and talent to support the Art Center's mission: bringing art and people together.


ROAD TRIP

Friday, April 20
Art Tour 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Art Auction Preview 1:30 pm - 3 pm

Visit the working studio of internationally-recognized New Jersey artist, Willie Cole, and the private home of world-class art collectors Ellyn & Saul Dennison. Enjoy delicious breakfast treats, scrumptious lunches and divine desserts aboard our luxury coach buses. As an added bonus, be the first to preview the BLANK CANVAS BENEFIT artwork and enter a sealed bid.

BLANK CANVAS BENEFIT
Saturday, April 21
VIP Reception & Tour 6:30 pm
General Admission 7:30 pm- 11 pm

Our unparalleled art auction, featuring fast-paced bidding on unique works of art, is an event not to be missed! Adding to the excitement, a premier Chelsea gallery transports innovative photographs from NYC to the Art Center. Curator Ann Schaffer gives VIP ticket holders the inside scoop on how to buy contemporary art. David Ellis Events creates a superb catering experience, enhanced with cocktails courtesy of Belvedere Vodka.
Participating Artists

OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, April 22
12 pm - 4 pm
Calling artists of all ages! Join us in celebrating creativity, culture and community! Come see everything the Art Center has to offer! With art-making projects, live music and dance, and kid-friendly treats, it’s an afternoon the whole family will enjoy!



WIN-WIN-50-50 RAFFLE
$5 per ticket or $20 for 5 tickets
Cash prize is shared between one winner and the Art Center!
The drawing will be held on Sunday, April 22, at 3 pm. You don’t need to be present to win the 50-50 Raffle.


Proceeds from For Art's Sake support education programs, acclaimed exhibitions and outreach initiatives that serve thousands of children, adults, seniors, and people with special needs every year. We thank our sponsors and patrons for generously supporting our mission—bringing art and people together.


EVENT CO-CHAIRS
Patricia A. Bell & Jenny Reinhardt

CORPORATE CO-CHAIR
Elisa Zachary

GUEST CURATOR
Ann Schaffer

EVENT COMMITTEE
Marie J. Cohen
Kelly J. Deere
Keith C. Dolin
Estelle Fournier
Lora Hersh
Victor Nichols
Susan Present
Lacey Rzeszowski
Ann Schaffer
Laura Schaffer


FOR ART'S SAKE WEEKEND SPONSORS

Silver Sponsors
Patricia A. Bell
Boies, Schiller & Flexner LLP

Bronze Sponsors
Brandes Maselli Architects LLC
Spectrum Group Management LLC

For Art’s Sake Patrons
Aqua Doctor, Swimming Pool Specialist
Canterbury Design Kitchen Interiors
Cove Carpet One Floors & Home
GAM, Inc.
The King Group: Wealth Management
Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook & Cooper, P.C.
Lois Schneider Realtor
Otterstedt Insurance Agency

Major Benefactors

Malcolm & Amy Knight      
Jenny & Peter Reinhardt
Judy & Walter Shipley
Jim & Sue Welch
The Weldon Family

Benefactors
Marie J. & Roy Alan Cohen
Kelly J. Deere & Lee Shavel
Rasika & Girish Reddy
Edward & Lacey Rzeszowski
Ann & Mel Schaffer
Audrey & Zygmunt Wilf

Patrons
Tom & Sally Abbott
Shirley Aidekman-Kaye & Ben Kaye
Randi & Marc Berson
Saul & Ellyn Dennison
Keith & Carri Dolin
Estelle Fournier & Dr. Alberto Silvero
Andrew & Christine Gottesman
Betse & Frank Gump
Sarah & Del Johnson
Walter & Danielle Maloney
Roger & Elena Matthews
Cameron & Robin McClearn
David & Tammy McLean
Susan & Douglas Present
Amy & Mitchell Radin
Carole & Malcolm Schwartz
Rachel Weinberger & Ed McGann
Elisa & Louis G. Zachary, Jr.

In-Kind Supporters
Barista Kids.com
Patricia A. Bell
Belvedere Vodka
David Ellis Events
GARAGE Burgers & Fries, Millburn
Jerry’s Artist Outlet
Red Mango
Starbucks
Tito’s Burritos

(Sponsors as of March 30,2012)

For more information or to inquire about Sponsorship Opportunities contact Fabiana Bloom, Membership & Special Events Manager, at fbloom@artcenternj.org or 908.273.9121 x27.

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
05/20/2012
 - Art Afternoon: Meet & Make
Meet the artists of our Spring/Summer Exhibitions and make art inspired by their work.
Click here for more details

05/24/2012
 - Artist / Curator Dialogue
Part of the Thursday Evening Salon Series presented by Mary Birmingham and John Goodyear. A conversation with the artist to investigate the experience of seeing by incorporating shifting illusions and elements of chance.
Click here for more details

07/16/2012
 - Summer Classes & Workshops
Summer classes and workshops for teens and adults begin.
Click here for more details

Bringing Art and
People Together
Discover the Art Center's history and mission to enrich, amaze and inspire.
  
Exhibitions at the
Art Center
View the work of three New Jersey artists: John Goodyear, David Ambrose and Peter Jacobs.
  
Thursday Evening
Salon Series
Learn about the arts and humanities at our free ten week lecture series.
  
Visual Arts Center of New Jersey
68 Elm Street, Summit, NJ 07901
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info@artcenternj.org

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