(Near) Final Results for ARTvision-6: restoreARTive

(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:

  • 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!

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:

  • “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!

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  • 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.

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  • 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!

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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.
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Sale Items Loaded!

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.

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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!

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ARTvision in the News

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!
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Our First Time Was a Grand Time - Thanks to You!

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.

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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
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More Updates: Two Days to Go!

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:

  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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!
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Artist Roster Now Live!

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)
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The Epitome of Creativity: A Jellybean Music Vid

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Reservation Page Now Live!

Ready to reserve a piece ahead of our event on 1 December 2011 at The Phillip Rush Center?

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If so, our
Reserve Now! page is live and ready to go. Check it out now.
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Final Tally of First-round ARTvision-5 Sales!

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...

> $11,025 <

Congratulations, thank you, and wild gratitude for everyone’s involvement, enthusiasm and love to get us to this amazing figure.


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