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(Near) Final Results for ARTvision-6: restoreARTive
02.13.12
(13 February 2012 :: ATLANTA) - After a great fund-raising season - and after taking a breather from the frenetic pace that the New Year brought - we have a lot of great news to report. In no particular order, here is a full accounting of sales from our greatly successful sixth year:
We’re calculating some additional sponsorship dollars, and with a few other sales hanging out there, we won’t release a final number just yet. Look for it to be north of $8,000! Also, please watch for an eBay auction that showcases Randy Chumbley’s “Fast Forward.” Details on that to follow in a few days. THANK YOU to all made this one of our most successful seasons ever! - WP
- SOLD! “Rescue Me” (off roster, from 2010) by Will Pollock to Jean O’Connor for $600
- SOLD! “There’s No Place Like Folsom” by Dean Ignacio to Barb Shadomy for $200
- SOLD! “...rather be sailing...” by Julia Murney to Anne Rutledge for $645
- SOLD! “Kauai Chicken” by Julia Murney to Anne Rutledge for $350
- SOLD! “Gods Wept” by Julia Murney to “JP” for $750
- SOLD! “Memories,” photography canvas, by Vibecke Dahle to Jim Hayes for $100
- SOLD! “Hendrix Bloom,” framed photograph on archival art paper, by Will Pollock to Delia Cochran for $500
- SOLD! “Daylight Beckons,” photography canvas (off-roster), by Will Pollock to Kristy Piper for $150
- SOLD! Multiple photographic images (TBD), by Rob O’Connor, to Michele Segre for $150
- SOLD! “Standing Strong,” custom-framed photograph, by Vicky Croisant to Positive Impact for $50
- SOLD! “Nomad” by Will Pollock, custom-framed photograph, to Jim & Carolyn Stapleton, Julie Boyer and Scott Layne & Matt Litchfield, for $200 each.
- SOLD! An anonymous buyer has stepped forward to purchase “’Tis of Thee,” ARTvision’s first “quad collaboration” of AlexisCoram, Brenda Knosher, Will Pollock & Mary Pollock. $100
- SOLD! Brenda McMillen keeps her streak alive, selling “Splish Splash” to John Nickolas. $50
- SOLD! “Waterboy" by AlexisCoram to Mike Weaver for $300
- SOLD! “Ascent" by AlexisCoram to Benji Newman For $300
- SOLD! “Madaket Sun" by Will Pollock to Mark Edge for $900
- SOLD! “Palm Lagoon" by Gordon Stuedler to Mark Edge for $100
- SOLD! “DisFunksha” by Jon Arge to Joshua Lesser for $595
- SOLD! “Emerald Necklace" by Alexis Vear for $250
- SOLD! Caterina dei Vigri" by Ginny Sykes to Barb Shadomy for $500
- SOLD! “By Viola’s Pond” terrarium by Vicki Proano for $75
- SOLD! Ceramic bowl to Frank Wickstead for $25
- SOLD! ARTvision-6: “restoreARTive: creative therapy” programs (3) @ $30 = $90
- SOLD! Big Island Cookie Box to Vicki Proano for $20
- SOLD! Cash donation by an anonymous donor - $25
We’re calculating some additional sponsorship dollars, and with a few other sales hanging out there, we won’t release a final number just yet. Look for it to be north of $8,000! Also, please watch for an eBay auction that showcases Randy Chumbley’s “Fast Forward.” Details on that to follow in a few days. THANK YOU to all made this one of our most successful seasons ever! - WP
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Last Post Before New Year's Eve: Sale Items Available!
12.31.11
We are gearing up for our last sales push over New Year’s Eve and The Tenth Annual Gourmet Pizza Extravaganza. Here are some details:
These and other pieces are still available for the corresponding donation to Positive Impact. Take advantage of your last-minute deductions for 2011 and get a great piece (or pieces) of art! Hope to see you on New Year’s Eve, and please - everyone be safe out there.
- “Nomad” by Will Pollock has now sold three copies, and he will be offering this piece as an exclusive 2011 series. Anyone else who wishes to purchase this piece can make a one-time $200 donation to Positive Impact and get in on the special order. Great thanks to all who purchased!
- Todd Wiggins has graciously discounted “Presence” again - it’s now down to $250. Take advantage on this great price for the gorgeous mixed-media photography piece.
- Super-photographer Dean Ignacio still has two of three in his “Folsom” series remaining. We will show them on New Year’s Eve so make sure to either let Will know you’re interested or come on New Year’s and see it in person!
These and other pieces are still available for the corresponding donation to Positive Impact. Take advantage of your last-minute deductions for 2011 and get a great piece (or pieces) of art! Hope to see you on New Year’s Eve, and please - everyone be safe out there.
Sale Items Loaded!
12.15.11
We have nearly $6,000-worth of artwork still available - offered at substantial discounts. We’ve already raised more than $4,000 and we’re gunning for more!
Please visit our ON SALE! page for more, and let us know if we can answer any questions. All of these pieces are available for a “second look” viewing at Studioplex, by appointment.
Get your holiday shopping done now - and earn a deduction! (read more) Please share our “On Sale” page with your friends.
We’ll also have a number of eBay auctions running - including pieces from Julia Murney and Randy Chumbley. Stay tuned! Julia’s “...rather be sailing...” has been bid up to $510! “Kauai Chicken” also has a new ask and “buy it now” price. Check it out!
Please visit our ON SALE! page for more, and let us know if we can answer any questions. All of these pieces are available for a “second look” viewing at Studioplex, by appointment.
Get your holiday shopping done now - and earn a deduction! (read more) Please share our “On Sale” page with your friends.
We’ll also have a number of eBay auctions running - including pieces from Julia Murney and Randy Chumbley. Stay tuned! Julia’s “...rather be sailing...” has been bid up to $510! “Kauai Chicken” also has a new ask and “buy it now” price. Check it out!
ARTvision in the News
12.08.11
Special thanks to our local publications for helping to get the word out - and for attending this year’s event.
Click to our ARTvision in the News page to see the latest news items. More to follow!
Click to our ARTvision in the News page to see the latest news items. More to follow!
Our First Time Was a Grand Time - Thanks to You!
12.03.11
The joint was jumpin’ at The Phillip Rush Center last Thursday night. What’s clear is that our standalone event is here to stay - and we have you, the attendees, to thank.
Although sales are ongoing and we aren’t ready to release final numbers, here are the pieces that have sold thus far. BIG congratulations to the artists and buyer-donors listed below:
We are discounting our remaining programs - we have a limited quantity left! Make a donation to Positive Impact for $20 today and I’ll send it to you wherever you are. (e-mail Will with questions about the program)
If you’re interested in a specific piece, time is a-waisting! We will keep sales open until the end of the year, just in keeping with our exclusive-offering program. Then they’re retired for good.
That’s what we have so far. Stay tuned for event photos and video, news on sale items, and two new Julia Murney eBay auctions starting this week! The frames are gorgeous - you will love them - WP
Although sales are ongoing and we aren’t ready to release final numbers, here are the pieces that have sold thus far. BIG congratulations to the artists and buyer-donors listed below:
- "Waterboy" by AlexisCoram to Mike Weaver for $300
- "Ascent" by AlexisCoram to Benji Newman For $300
- "Madaket Sun" by Will Pollock to Mark Edge for $900
- "Palm Lagoon" by Gordon Stuedler to Mark Edge for $100
- “DisFunksha” by Jon Arge to Joshua Lesser for $595
- "Emerald Necklace" by Alexis Vear for $250
- "Caterina dei Vigri" by Ginny Sykes to Barb Shadomy for $500
- “By Viola’s Pond” terrarium by Vicki Proano for $75
- Ceramic bowl to Frank Wickstead for $25
- ARTvision-6: “restoreARTive: creative therapy” programs (3) @ $30 = $90
- Big Island Cookie Box to Vicki Proano for $20
- Cash donation by an anonymous donor - $25
We are discounting our remaining programs - we have a limited quantity left! Make a donation to Positive Impact for $20 today and I’ll send it to you wherever you are. (e-mail Will with questions about the program)
If you’re interested in a specific piece, time is a-waisting! We will keep sales open until the end of the year, just in keeping with our exclusive-offering program. Then they’re retired for good.
That’s what we have so far. Stay tuned for event photos and video, news on sale items, and two new Julia Murney eBay auctions starting this week! The frames are gorgeous - you will love them - WP
Last Post Before Our Event: By Will Pollock
11.30.11
We are gearing up for an exciting event tomorrow! I hope you’ll join us. Remember to RSVP if you haven’t already.
Important to note: we have nearly $18,000 worth of art to sell tomorrow night, so let’s get to it!
I’ll be offering four pieces for our event. They are:
See you tomorrow!
Important to note: we have nearly $18,000 worth of art to sell tomorrow night, so let’s get to it!
I’ll be offering four pieces for our event. They are:
- Madaket Sun. Growing up on Nantucket gave me unusual access to one of the most beautiful places on earth. This image was shot along an inlet near Madaket Beach, right at sunset. Custom framing by JD Isaacs at Rose Squared Gallery & Framing.
- Hendrix Bloom. An accidental homage to the late, great Jimi Hendrix, this image was taken at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens during a recent visit with my parents. The Hendrix song, “Purple Haze” was apparently inspired by a dream Hendrix had where he was walking under the sea, and was engulfed by a purple haze and got lost. I got lost in this bloom when I took it, and hopefully you will, too.
- Nomad. I got a call from my neighbor Jim Stapleton that a hawk had landed in the backyard and that I should grab my camera and shoot it. So, I did. The guy didn’t stay long and looked as though he had lots of other places to visit. This was the shot I got off in time before he scooted away.
- Wake Up/Brilliance. Named for the Melissa Etheridge song, “I Need to Wake Up,” this simple sunrise image was shot in Chautauqua, N.Y., and reminded me of the importance of seeing each day as new, fresh and brilliant. “I am not an island/I am not alone/I am my intentions/trapped here in this flesh and bone” is the lyric that has stuck with me all this time, and this scene reminded me of that. This song was the single motivator for starting ARTvision back in 2006.
See you tomorrow!
Updated: Dean Ignacio's Artist Page
11.30.11
We updated photographer Dean Ignacio’s page with a slideshow of his three images. Please jump over to his page for more. We’ve included it below, too.
Please join us tomorrow, 1 December 2011, at The Phillip Rush Center for ARTvision Atlanta’s first standalone event. As always, 100% of proceeds benefit Positive Impact. (RSVP on Facebook or Evite). Admission is free for all.
Please join us tomorrow, 1 December 2011, at The Phillip Rush Center for ARTvision Atlanta’s first standalone event. As always, 100% of proceeds benefit Positive Impact. (RSVP on Facebook or Evite). Admission is free for all.
More Updates: Two Days to Go!
11.29.11
We’ve got a few things cooking, and a few things coming to the website today and tomorrow. Here are some updates and teasers for the next few days:
More soon. If you like these or any others, make sure to reserve them ahead of our event at The Phillip Rush Center.
Two days to go until our first standalone event. Please tell your friends and RSVP today!
- Will Pollock’s “Madaket Sun” is being readied by JD Isaacs at Rose Squared; and Julia Murney’s third ARTvision entry, “I’d Rather Be Sailing” is being prepped for eBay. Both of them just got back from MyPhotoPipe.com.
- Todd Wiggins’ blog has some terrific travel photographs that are a must-see. Check them out here at SecretTrustFund.com. His “Presence” is now being offered at $400.
- Gordon Stuedler’s “Palm Lagoon” is finished, as is Vibecke Dahle’s “Memories” - both of which are coming tomorrow for the site, and available on Thursday night.
More soon. If you like these or any others, make sure to reserve them ahead of our event at The Phillip Rush Center.
Two days to go until our first standalone event. Please tell your friends and RSVP today!
ARTvision: From Online to In-Person
11.29.11
When ARTvision began back in 2006, it was designed to be an online celebration of the arts - using strategic photos, measurements and “romance” to coax buyers into making corresponding donations to buy art.
Slowly but surely, we added in-person viewing to the ARTvision equation, and you responded. Our preview viewing events in both 2009 and 2010 yielded thousands of donations before the official day of the event on New Year’s Eve.
This year, we are trying something entirely new, also based on fan feedback. We’ve moved ARTvision to a standalone event - just to focus on the in-person viewing and fund-raising that will take away the crunch of the end of the year and allow folks to get that tax deduction before the end of the year.
Keep those comments and feedback coming. Without it, we won’t be able to improve!
Please join us this Thursday, 1 December 2011, at The Phillip Rush Center for ARTvision Atlanta’s first standalone event. As always, 100% of proceeds benefit Positive Impact. (RSVP on Facebook or Evite). Admission is free for all.
Slowly but surely, we added in-person viewing to the ARTvision equation, and you responded. Our preview viewing events in both 2009 and 2010 yielded thousands of donations before the official day of the event on New Year’s Eve.
This year, we are trying something entirely new, also based on fan feedback. We’ve moved ARTvision to a standalone event - just to focus on the in-person viewing and fund-raising that will take away the crunch of the end of the year and allow folks to get that tax deduction before the end of the year.
Keep those comments and feedback coming. Without it, we won’t be able to improve!
Please join us this Thursday, 1 December 2011, at The Phillip Rush Center for ARTvision Atlanta’s first standalone event. As always, 100% of proceeds benefit Positive Impact. (RSVP on Facebook or Evite). Admission is free for all.
Artist Roster Now Live!
11.25.11
Our artist roster and buying gallery is now live! Jump over to our gallery page and check it out, and share with friends. Remember, we’ll be updating this page all weekend so check back frequently. Enjoy!
Please join us on 1 December 2011 at The Phillip Rush Center for ARTvision Atlanta’s first standalone event. As always, 100% of proceeds benefit Positive Impact. (RSVP on Facebook or Evite)
Please join us on 1 December 2011 at The Phillip Rush Center for ARTvision Atlanta’s first standalone event. As always, 100% of proceeds benefit Positive Impact. (RSVP on Facebook or Evite)
Update: Julia Murney Auction, Event Reminder & More
11.21.11
Coming later today: pieces from Todd Wiggins and Will Pollock.
Less than two days remain on Julia Murney’s eBay auction for “Lulu’s Bubbles.” Bid today!
Less than two days remain on Julia Murney’s eBay auction for “Lulu’s Bubbles.” Bid today!
Our 2011 Artist Roster Is Live
10.14.11
Although not 100% complete, please click over to our 2011 artist roster and take a look at the 20+ artists we will be featuring this year. We thank them for their commitment and artistry!
And check back frequently for updates, new piece announcements and more news.
And check back frequently for updates, new piece announcements and more news.
ARTvision Artists in the News
10.12.11
We have a few of our very own artists making news this week. Here are the snippets:
Watch for more details soon about Julia and Ginny’s pieces this year, and please help us spread the word about these exciting events. -WP
- Julia Murney is appearing in “Queen of the Mist,” an off-broadway musical by five-time Tony nominee Michael John LaChiusa. The story is based on the true story of Annie Edson Taylor who, in 1901, set out to be the first woman to go over Niagra Falls in a barrel she designed. (more) (18 Oct. - 20 Nov. 2011)
- New to ARTvision this year,
Ginny Sykes has two events this month in the suburban Chicago area. “Call and Response: From Artemisia to Frida” is now open at Koehnline Museum of Art in Des Plaines, Ill. Ginny is also showing “Works on Paper” at Fuga Salon in Chicago, 20 Oct. - 6 Dec.
Watch for more details soon about Julia and Ginny’s pieces this year, and please help us spread the word about these exciting events. -WP
Meet The AV Team
10.12.11
New today: our team page is up - get to know our staff and offer thanks to them for all their hard work.
Facebook Group Technical Issues
09.29.11
We are having technical problems with our Facebook Group - the site shows the wrong name due to a glitch in the way the site “calculates” where the event is located.
We’re working with FB to correct the error on their end. Meantime, you’ll see that our FB Group reads as “Positive Impact” and not ARTvision Atlanta. Apologies for any confusion - update to follow shortly. - WP
Announcing ARTvision-6's Official Theme:
"restoreartive: creative therapy"
06.08.11
(ATLANTA :: 21 June 2011) Welcome once again to ARTvision Atlanta, the sixth-annual fund-raiser for Positive Impact, featuring approximately 15 to 20 of the nation and world’s most accomplished artists. We are proud to announce our theme this year:
More information and artist announcements coming soon! - WP
“restorearttive: creative therapy”
This 2011 theme celebrates art’s wide-reaching therapeutic properties, drawn from all artistic platforms. All artists will be tasked with donating and creating works that support the idea that art can heal, instruct and expand one’s thinking and feeling. Works will include photography, painting, mixed-media, jewelry, pottery, metal sculpture and much more.
What’s new this year? Here are some of the first details:
- New date/location. Our event, usually held at the home of Will Pollock on New Year’s Eve, will now be held on 1 December 2011, at The Phillip Rush Center on Dekalb Ave. Details about time to follow, but please mark your calendar for that date, which commemorates World AIDS Day.
- Expanded collector donations. We are happy to announce a call to collectors who would like to donate a photography, painting or other piece of art for the purpose of raising funds for PI. For more on this great opportunity, please contact Will Pollock or Michael Baker.
- Program advertising and artist exposure. In conjunction with this event, Will Pollock and Stone Four Media will produce a program with artist bios, donated piece information and advertisements from local businesses. Please stay tuned for more on this great opportunity.
- Suggestion box. If you have an idea or would like to suggest an artist for this event, please contact us for more.
More information and artist announcements coming soon! - WP
Final Tally of First-round ARTvision-5 Sales!
01.28.11
In our fifth selling/donating season, we again broke records. With ongoing thanks to our artists, buyers and volunteers, here is a full tally - before we mark down a few other pieces (details to follow):
- Delia Cochran’s “In the Moment” to Sumner Riddick III for $1,900
- Vibecke Dahle’s “Waterdance” to Barb Shadomy* for $350
- GritCityInc’s “Tatted” & “Smoked Vol. 2” and "Mombo Solitude" by Rebecca Shirkey-Sloan (from ARTvision-4) to Michele Segre* for $180
- Brenda Knosher’s “This time conscious...” & “Watching, dreaming, waiting” to Delia Cochran for $600 and $650, respectively
- Jason Maynard’s “Witness” to Scott Layne & Matt Litchfield for $125
- Jason Maynard’s “Diamonds” to Will Pollock for $125
- Julia Murney’s “Blooming Coconut” to Vicky Croisant for $2,075; and to an Anonymous buyer in Hawaii, also for $2,075.
- Mary Pollock’s “Nantucket Morning” to Kelly Swift Haddle for $350
- Will Pollock’s “Teal Treasure” (small version; off roster) to Chris for $295
- Mary Pollock’s “Watch out for those spurs!” to Michael Baker for $400
- Marc Tetro’s “Westie on Red” to Michael Baker for $350
- Brenda McMillen’s “Circle of Hope” (off-roster) to Positive Impact for $125
- Will Pollock’s “Strewn” (print) to John Nickolas for $75
- Will Pollock’s “Maritime Calm” (sold off roster; photo to follow) to Colby Conner for $750
Non-purchase cash donations:
- Larry Goldstein $250
- All other cash donations, including ones made on New Year’s Eve: $350
I’ll update this post with discount sales in a few days. Watch for that.
So far, our tally for ARTvision-5, “XL: Style & Substance” is... drumroll please...
- Delia Cochran’s “In the Moment” to Sumner Riddick III for $1,900
- Vibecke Dahle’s “Waterdance” to Barb Shadomy* for $350
- GritCityInc’s “Tatted” & “Smoked Vol. 2” and "Mombo Solitude" by Rebecca Shirkey-Sloan (from ARTvision-4) to Michele Segre* for $180
- Brenda Knosher’s “This time conscious...” & “Watching, dreaming, waiting” to Delia Cochran for $600 and $650, respectively
- Jason Maynard’s “Witness” to Scott Layne & Matt Litchfield for $125
- Jason Maynard’s “Diamonds” to Will Pollock for $125
- Julia Murney’s “Blooming Coconut” to Vicky Croisant for $2,075; and to an Anonymous buyer in Hawaii, also for $2,075.
- Mary Pollock’s “Nantucket Morning” to Kelly Swift Haddle for $350
- Will Pollock’s “Teal Treasure” (small version; off roster) to Chris for $295
- Mary Pollock’s “Watch out for those spurs!” to Michael Baker for $400
- Marc Tetro’s “Westie on Red” to Michael Baker for $350
- Brenda McMillen’s “Circle of Hope” (off-roster) to Positive Impact for $125
- Will Pollock’s “Strewn” (print) to John Nickolas for $75
- Will Pollock’s “Maritime Calm” (sold off roster; photo to follow) to Colby Conner for $750
Non-purchase cash donations:
- Larry Goldstein $250
- All other cash donations, including ones made on New Year’s Eve: $350
I’ll update this post with discount sales in a few days. Watch for that.
So far, our tally for ARTvision-5, “XL: Style & Substance” is... drumroll please...
> $11,025 <
Congratulations, thank you, and wild gratitude for everyone’s involvement, enthusiasm and love to get us to this amazing figure.