"Auction supports helps kids' art education"
by Paul A. Hebert, for the Orange County Register
The All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation's Artists' Pin Auction
on Saturday began with a nod to one of the cause's champions.
In a short ceremony one of the art busses the foundation has
converted to take arts education to students was rededicated
in honor of Frank Scott, one of its largest benefactors, said
Lauralyn Eschner, foundation president. She said Scott believed
in the power of arts education, which the foundation helps fund
in the Fullerton School District.
Lynda Trachman, of Fullerton, takes a photo of one of the art
pieces.
After the ceremony, attendees wandered through tables of more
than 200 small-scale artworks up for silent auction before the
live auction of three of six large mosaic heart sculptures. Another
of the sculptures was a prize in the night's opportunity drawing
and the last two had been purchased ahead of the fundraiser.
"The energy in the room was electric when we were auctioning
the hearts," Eschner said, adding she felt the night was
very successful and had a larger crowd than last year. "We
were thrilled with the number of people and the positive energy."
|
 |
Attendees mingle during the All the Arts for All the Kids
Foundation's annual Artists' Pin Auction
fundraiser held
at the Fullerton Downtown Plaza on Saturday night. |
"Hearts for Auction This Weekend"
by Caitlin Orr
We are just a few days away from the 18th annual “All
the Arts” Pin Auction and there are a few things to be
extra excited about this year! Over 150 artists from Fullerton
and afar are donating more than 250 pieces of artwork for this
year’s event. There will be paintings, jewelry, sculptures,
pins, notecards, drawings and more. Another treat this
year is a unique opportunity for you to win one of the mosaic
hearts you’ve seen downtown. Sue Ferrante’s
heart “Finale” will be part of a special twist with
this year’s All the Hearts for All the Kids fundraising. “All
the Arts” is now selling Opportunity Tickets that give
you a chance to make this heart yours. (Suggested donation: $50
each, or 3 for $100.) The winning ticket will be drawn at the
close of the Pin Auction on October 29th, 2011. Don’t
worry though; you don’t have to be present to win. If you
don’t have your Pin Auction tickets already, you can go
on the website allthearts.org and order
them online – you
can also get your Opportunity Tickets online too!
Along with this special opportunity, this year’s Pin Auction
will be serving food from many of your local favorites. There
will be great edibles from Ziing’s, The Brownstone Café,
Polly’s Pies, Lomeli’s Italian Restaurant, and Bootlegger’s
Brewery.
You will also have a chance to buy one-of-a-kind children’s
artwork. “All the Arts” will have hand-painted
ceramic mugs for sale, along with notecards of student work. No
one needs to go home empty handed!
At 5:45 pm there will be a memorial ceremony for Frank Scott
in the plaza at the Fullerton Museum Center before the Gala.
Frank Scott was an extremely important friend to All the Arts
for All the Kids Foundation. His dedication and strong
belief in the importance of arts in the lives of young people
is inspiring. It was through his generosity that “All
the Arts” was able to create the Arts LAB program nearly
a decade ago. The Foundation will be re-dedicating an
Arts Learning Activities (Arts LAB) bus in his honor. Please
join if you can.
The Pin Auction preview will start at 6 pm and the bidding begins
at 7 pm. The lucky winner of Sue Ferrante’s heart
will be drawn at the conclusion of the evening – what a
way to experience a “Finale”.
Help All the Arts for All the Kids Foundation continue to bring
art, music, dance, and theatre to every K-6 grader in the Fullerton
School District. Every $25 donation provides one student
with a whole year of lessons in art, music, dance, and theatre. Make
sure to get your Pin Auction and Opportunity Tickets today! Allthearts.org.
"Art auction to fund Fullerton school programs"
by Lou Ponsi
This mosaic art piece, titled "Finale" and created
by Sue Ferrante, is currently on the median along Harbor Boulevard
at Wilshire Avenue. The piece, along with other art work, will
be auctioned off Oct. 29 in the Downtown Plaza, with the proceeds
helping to fund art and music programs in the Fullerton School
District.
"All the Arts Annual Artists Pin Auction
Supports Art Lessons in
Fullerton Schools"
 by
Caitlin Orr
All the Arts Annual Artists Pin Auction Supports Art Lessons in
Fullerton Schools by Caitlin Orr So, you’ve seen some
of the giant heart statues for “All the Hearts” downtown
and, maybe you’re wondering, “What now?” You
don’t have to ponder for much longer – the
annual Pin Auction is coming up on October 29th. The
event is outdoors at the Fullerton Museum Plaza beginning at
6pm. Whether it’s
your first time attending or your 18th, this year is promising
to be amazing! Over 150 artists from Fullerton and afar are donating
over 250 items to sell. Maybe you need a new necklace for that
special someone? Maybe you are ready to furnish your home with
an original oil painting. Maybe it’s time to splurge on a
unique piece of art? Or, perhaps you are in the mood for something
a little bigger? You never know what you will find and there is
definitely something for everyone.
What makes this year especially awesome is that you will have
an opportunity to win Sue Ferrante’s “Finale” heart you’ve seen downtown! “Finale” is over five feet
tall and intricately decorated with hundreds and hundreds of amazing
glass pieces –- it looks like the end of a fireworks show.
And it will also double as the Pin Auction finale to end the evening’s
events. What better way to conclude a marvelous night of bidding,
drinking, and eating than with a giant heart?! If you’re
feeling lucky, why not donate $50 and get a ticket! Or, you can
get 3 for $100. (You don’t have to be present to win!) Your
donation will directly benefit the All the Arts for All
the Kids Foundation so it can continue to bring art, music, dance, and theatre
education to every student in the Fullerton Elementary School District.
If Pin Auction art doesn’t make your mouth water, then maybe
the food and drinks will entice you to come? This year you can
sample amazing edibles from all your local favorites: Ziing’s,
The Brownstone Café, Polly’s Pies, Lomeli’s
Italian Restaurant, and Bootlegger’s Brewery.
Along with the amazing arts, crafts, benches, paintings, necklaces,
and broaches galore, this year you can also buy original children’s
artwork. You will find one-of-a-kind mugs for purchase, along with “All
the Arts” aprons and notecard packets. See what the kids
in our program have been up to.
Remember to mark your calendars for the Pin Auction on
October 29th. For tickets, information, and a chance to win the “Finale” heart
please check out our website (allthearts.org), or call (714) 447
-7489.
|
