THE PAINTED VIOLINS PROJECT |
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Fourteen violins were transformed by some of the area's favorite artists into beautifully unique works of art
and a fifteenth artist fashioned a violin made of glass. Successful as a fund-raiser for other orchestra leagues in
the U.S., this local project represents a unique partnership of two important arts organizations in a benefit event.
The violins were introduced to the public at an "Overture" reception on
September 10, 2004 at the
Gallery on Merchants Square
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for two months at exhibitions and events throughout the area. |
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Michael Kirby, Linda Baker,
Jane Medlin-Burton,
Ingrid Brown, Darrell Craig
TCAG, Williamsburg Symphonia & W.S. Art League |
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Bev Spannuth
Treasurer,
Wmsbg. Symphonia
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The "Intermezzo" tour period ran
from September 12 until October 31, 2004, after which the violins were the focus of a show at
This Century Art Gallery,
which opened on November 1 and continued until the "Finale", a gala celebration on
November 10, 2004 at the Williamsburg Community Building.
Eight of the violins were featured in an extended raffle ticket sale, and seven were sold at the November 10 live
auction conducted by
well-known local charity auctioneer, Leighton Strader.
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Jack Cowardin, Violin Maker
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This charity event was designed to enhance support of the arts and please
everyone involved. There were
be 15 lucky winners who took home
these one-of-a-kind creations and thousands of other winners who
will benefit from the funds raised.
The violins are for decorative
purposes only and cannot be played.
Brochures for The Art of Music project were available at the various exhibition venues or by
contacting
the sponsoring organizations. |
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Ingrid Brown, Wmsbg. Symphonia League
Denise Corbett, Wmsbg. Youth Orchestras |
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Contact Information:
The Williamsburg Symphonia League, P.O. Box 1665, Williamsburg, VA 23187
Phone: 757-258-3748
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