Brandon and I attended a thank you reception tonight for the artists that donated artwork to the Family Service and Guidance Center for their Works of Heart art auction.  The event was held at Warehouse 414, located at 414 SE Madison.  I note the address now because I hadn’t jotted it down before we left for the reception . . .  and I thought I knew where we were going . . .  but I really didn’t . . . so Brandon and I drove around lost for about 25 minutes before we found it.  Well, 25 minutes before I broke down and called my dad for directions - thanks dad!

I decided to donate Cosmopolitan - one of my favorites from my "mixed drink" series. I’ve always liked the simplicity of the bold red waves. Hopefully it will bring in a high bid on auction night! 
The Works of Heart event will feature silent and live auctions complete with dinner service and complimentary wine.  It will be held at the Memorial Union Ballroom at Washburn University on August 17, from 6 - 9:30pm. Visit the Works of Heart website for all of the details!

I sent off my donation check to Crittenton Children’s Center today. I hope they use it to purchase art supplies for the kids to use while they are going through therapy. Art is a great stress reliever for me and helps me express myself.

My donation equaled 10% of my total sales for my show at Cafe Trio, “Good Day, Sunshine.”

Tonight was the 4th Annual Concealed Revealed Art Auction at Freda and Maude here in Topeka. Doors opened at 6 pm, and the place was packed by 6:15. Everyone enjoyed the artwork, while drinking wine and eating some snacks.
This year’s event was particularly fun for me. For the first time, I was finally able to participate on the other side, being able to purchase a really nice digital piece by Josh Pattie. I also enjoyed being able to honor one of my favorite mentors, Sharon Sullivan, by presenting her with a Advocacy through Arts Award. The auction would have never started if Sharon hadn’t supported our (me, Sara O’Keeffee, Angie Detlor, and Patricia) dream to merge our love for art with our passion for supporting women’s causes.

Check out the Concealed Revealed Gallery for photos!