The SHINE 2006: FIRE AND ICE exhibition opened to the public on Saturday, January 14 and continues through 5 pm on Saturday, February 4 at the Arlington Museum of Art. Bidding on art works in the silent auction is currently underway, and continues through the evening of the auction and gala on Saturday, February 4, when all of the works in the exhibition are sold. Bidders do not have to be present at auction to secure the winning bid on an item (but it helps).
This annual exhibition showcases a broad range of talented contemporary Texas artists, who have generously donated their work to support the museum. Works span all media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, glass, ceramics, photography, metals and printmaking. The auction and gala draw more than 350 arts supporters from across the Metroplex, and there is sure to be an item that appeals to every bidder.
A highlight of the gala evening is the live auction, which will feature outstanding art by 17 exceptional Texas artists, as well as two very special luxury items. The live auction will be conducted by Bernice Washington, of Washington Enterprises.
In addition to being one of the very best parties in Arlington, this event is one of the museum’s most important fund raisers, historically responsible for raising 25% of the museum’s annual operating dollars. All proceeds benefit 2006 museum education programs and exhibitions. The museum has a goal of raising $100,000 with this year’s event.
The AMA would like to thank the artists who have so generously donated their art to the museum’s annual art auction over the years. Participating 2006 Artists are:
Anne Allen, Joy Anderson, Connie Arismendi, Mary Arter, Hillevi Baar, Yousef Balat, Lucy Barnes, Bill Barter, Gregory Bergeron, Linda Blackburn, Dan Blagg, Frank Born, Martonette Q. Borromeo, Rachel Bounds, Matthew Bourbon, Gene Brock, Maureen Brouillette, Monica Camero, Chris Campbell, Cindy Campbell, Robin Campbell, Quincy Conwell, Chris Cunnigham, Larry Denning, Ann Ekstrom, Amalia Elmasri, Jim Evans, Orna Feinstein, Virginia Fleck, Karen Foster, David Gappa Gary Hayes, Harry Geffert, Dorothy Gilstrap, Julian George Gintole, Irene Glass, Carlos G. Gomez, Ellna Goodrum, Barbara Hackney, Susan Harrington, Allison Hester, James Hetherington, Theresa Hollister, Kelli A. Holmes, Cindi Holt, Sam Hopkins, Gregory Horndeski, Etty Horowitz, Martha Howell “Marell”, Benito Huerta, Leticia Huerta, Val Hunnicutt, Carol Ivey, Leonard Jefferson, Rufino Jimenez, Vern Johnson, Lance Jones, Loli Kantor, David Keens, Patrick Kelly, Wanda Leigh Kitchens, Nancy Lamb, Sherry Larkin, Julie Lazarus, Ken Little, Rebecca Low, Pamela Mahaffey Rossing, Victor Manuel, Dalton Maroney, Joyce Martin, Sue McCans, Margaret O. Mellott, Elizabeth Mellott-Carreon, Rose Marie Mercado, Rosemary Meza, Connie Michael, Elaine Taylor, Elizabeth Mitchell Taylor, Mark Monroe, Jessica Neary, Kay O’Dea Cohen, Harmony Padgett, Ann Parks, Beverly Penn, Brian Pettigrew, John Pomara, Liliana Porter, Pamela Rabin, Raymond Rains, Margaret Ratelle, Damon Ryder Richards, Nola Richards, Elise Ridenour, Robert Rivera, Johnny Robertson, Miki Rodriguez, Julie Ross, Patricia Salazar, Tom Sale, Thuy Saliba, Joel Sampson, Derrick Saunders, Naomi Schlinke, Anthony Schurba, Vada J. Seals, Susan Sitzes, Charlotte Smith, Ron Smith, Fred Spaulding, James Michael Starr, Maryann Stephens, Gregory Story, Pamela Summers, Sam Swihart, Elaine Taylor, Ellen Frances Tuchman, James Wade, Tiana Wages, Kathy Webster, Brian Wedgworth, Derrick White, Margie Whittington, Angilee Wilkerson, Cindi Wills, Nicholas Wood, Cindy Yandell.
SHINE is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow art supporters and artists from across the state. It’s also a great place to start or grow your collection of contemporary Texas art. Auction guests will enjoy signature martinis, gourmet Italian food from Saltimbocca’s ! Italian Bistro, custom fire and ice dessert by Ginger Marie and Company, dancing to the sounds of a custom DJ mix, special fiery and icy effects produced by Richard McClure and A Very Special Day, and of course “competitive shopping” for art and luxury goods in live and silent auctions. And don’t miss out on this year’s raffle item: round-trip air transportation for two on Southwest Airlines.
The SHINE 2006: FIRE AND ICE auction and gala is Saturday, February 4, 2006. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Individual tickets are $125 non-members, $100 for members. A reserved table for eight is $1,000 non-members, $800 for members. Star-Telegram Press Pass members receive the museum member’s price. (Use your Press Pass number when placing your ticket order).
Attendance is limited to the first 350 to respond. This event consistently sells out. Please note that tickets must be purchased in advance, as no tickets will be sold at the door. To purchase your tickets, please call the Arlington Museum of Art. at (817) 275-4600 or send an email to ama@arlingtonmuseum.org.
