16th Annual Benefit for the Arts in Haywood County
Saturday, May 20, 2017
Laurel Country Club49 Cupp Lane
Waynesville, NC
16th Annual Benefit for the Arts in Haywood County
Saturday, May 20, 2017
Laurel Country Club49 Cupp Lane
Waynesville, NC
What It Is
A fun, lively art event where professional artists race the clock to start and complete a work of art in one fast-paced hour while you watch. Artists provide a glimpse into their world of pottery, metal sculpture, woodworking, fiber art, acrylics, pastels, watercolor, fused glass, jewelry design and basketry. Entertaining and enlightening!
Who We Are
A unique partnership of artists, organizers, and teachers who are committed to enriching the art experiences of children in our public schools. Artists are invited to participate and donate half or more of their auction price to the cause.
What We Do
Provide funds for art education in the public schools and award scholarships for graduating seniors to pursue art-related studies. Since 2002 QuickDraw has funded over 18,000 art experiences in the elementary population alone not including elective courses in middle and high schools.
Featured Artists
Jo Ridge Kelley
“I have only a desire to paint what is my own – wholly and completely from within – along with the offerings of the earth and her daily miracles of color and light. When I begin a painting, I take inspiration from a beautiful light, […]
Tony Corbitt, Jr
I am a self-taught artist living and working in Asheville NC. Inspired by the French Masters of the late 19th Century, I favor the wet on wet approach of oil painting “alla prima”; emphasizing tonal relationships and sound draftsmanship with broad sweeps of a loaded […]
Jenny Bucker
“A painting creates an emotion just like a story does. As long as you’re emotionally involved somehow, you’re going to keep on reading, you’re going to keep looking, keep being drawn into the story, into the painting.” Jenny Buckner was born and raised in the […]
Gretchen Clasby
“The Lord gave me a little bluebird, hands to create its images, and ways to make it help carry a message.” “The whole world’s hurting and needs an encouraging word.” VIEW MORE ON HER WEBSITE