8.10.2009

AOTS HOSTS ONE HOT AUCTION

Alissa Rose-Clark and Diane Lehr relaxing after the auction.
Both Clark and Lehr are AOTS Board members, SOA members, and talented artists.


Me (on the right) with Cindy Conlon


Okay, it was warm, sweltering August night. The AC indoors couldn't keep up the demand as hundreds filtered through Carole Foret's Art Gallery during the Art on the Square Silent Auction Saturday evening. The heat, however, certainly did not deter those determined to leave with their own piece of local art. I was elated to find out that I had the winning bid on four...yes 4 pieces. Two of which are previous AOTS Festival winners- Johanna Littleton and Ronnie Riner. I also purchased a fabulous painting and mosaic of the Limestone County Courthouse by Athens State University art instructor Gail Bergeron and "Fruit" pottery bowl by Becky McBrayer.

An active art community is vital in a vibrant community and I am thrilled to see Art on the Square and Carole Foret continuously bring art experiences to Downtown Athens. Don't forget, the 4th Annual Art on the Square Festival is September 12 on the courthouse lawn. Over 50 artists participating in the juried art show. For more information on AOTS, visit their website.

Trisha Black

2 comments:

diane said...

WOW! What a great night. I was so happy to see the amazing response to one amazing art party! We so appreciate Carole Foret and her lovely space!Thanks everyone for supporting art in Athens!

Carole Foret said...

Y'all were awesome! The event was greatly attended and enjoyed so much! Thank you for all your hard work! It takes the love and passion of volunteers to make an event so wonderful!