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Press
Release
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
**EVENT ALERT**
Historic
Richmond Foundation's (HRF) Quoit Club holds
Art of Richmond Silent Auction
Sponsored by
WHAT:
HRF's Quoit Club presents the second annual Art of Richmond Silent
Auction to benefit Historic Richmond Foundation.
WHEN:
Thursday, January 20th, 2005
TIME:
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Reception and Silent Auction
8:00 p.m. Silent Auction Closes
8:15 p.m. Announcement of Artist Prizes
8:30 p.m. Annoucement of Winning Bids
Quoit
Club members free (includes one drink ticket)
Guests $20.00 (includes one drink ticket)
Cash bar (wine & beer) and light hors d'oeuvres
RSVP
to 804-643-7407 or quoitclub@historicrichmond.com
WHERE:
The Rotunda of The Science Museum of Virginia
2500 West Broad St
Richmond, VA 23220
AUCTION
INFO: Original artwork by 25 artists will be sold by silent
auction. Each artist incorporated architectural salvage (collected
by HRF) and a Dementi Studio photograph of Richmond into their
artwork. Artists who have entered the contest range from students
from the Virginia Commonwealth University to professional artists.
Prizes will be awarded. First prize will be $150.00, Second $100.00
and Third $75.00. There will be honorable mentions awarded.
About
the Art of Richmond Silent Auction
The concept for the Art of Richmond Silent Auction developed last
year out of a joint venture between two local Richmond entrepreneurs,
Wayne Dementi of The Dementi Gallery and Kristy Ford, formerly
of C.L. Ford Jewelers. This year The Dementi Gallery will be working
with HRF to create this unique fundraiser. All proceeds will benefit
the preservation and education efforts of HRF. Winning bids must
purchase and take possession of art at close of event. Credit
cards, checks and cash accepted.
Artist
Prizes are sponsored by:
- 1st
Prize- JHI
- 2nd
Prize- Fastframe Expert Picture Framing
- 3rd
Prize- Grace Street Home Additions
About
Historic Richmond Foundation and Quoit Club
Founded in 1956, HRF continues to be one of the most critical
institutions in preserving Richmond's historic architectural heritage.
Major projects include the following: the 4-phase comprehensive
restoration of Monumental Church (c1814), maintaining and actively
marketing the sale of the National Theatre (c1922), pursuing funding
for a structural assessment of the Byrd Park Pump House (c1882).
Through their Quoit Club, HRF offers exclusive access and tours
of Richmond's most historic sites undergoing restoration.
Contact:
Heather Orrack, Historic Richmond Foundation's Director of Development
at 804.643.7407x10, heather@historicrichmond.com
or quoitclub@historicrichmond.com
Historic Richmond Foundation - The William Byrd Branch of APVA
Preservation Virginia
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