VISUAL ARTS + MUSEUMS

Art opens doors to affordable housing in Houston.  Avenue CDC (Community Development Corp.) Avenue Community Development Corporation (Avenue CDC) presents the 14th Annual Art on the Avenue Preview Party, Thursday, November 11, 6pm-9pm.

A project of Avenue CDC and its biggest fundraiser, Art on the Avenue, features the work of more than 250 Texas artists, who graciously donate a portion of silent auction proceeds from their work back to the nonprofit organization.

Avenue CDC is a non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing Houston’s Washington Avenue and Near Northside communities by developing affordable housing and economic opportunities, while preserving the area’s economic, cultural, and historical diversity.

In the last nine years, Avenue CDC has helped revitalize the Houston community by leveraging more than $40 million in investments, including the development of 85 single-family homes and 325 rental units. Avenue CDC provides free homebuyer education and counseling services to more than 500 families each year.

For more information: 713-864-8099 or www.avenuecdc.org.

Events:

Preview Party:
Thursday, November 11, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. – first chance to view and purchase art!
Preview Party - $100, also includes Saturday night event
Winter Street Studios
2101 Winter Street; Houston, TX 77007
Food provided by: Dharma Café, Beavers, Mandola’s and Vietnam Restaurant
Entertainment: Two Star Symphony
** Honoring Knobbie Award Recipient: Ric Campo, Camden

Art on the Avenue:
Saturday, November 13, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Art on the Avenue - $20 in advance and $25 at the door
Winter Street Studios
2101 Winter Street; Houston, TX 77007
Food provided by: El Patio and Georgia’s Market
Entertainment: Texas Johnny Boy

** Event Underwriters include Camden and PaperCity Magazine, additional funding provided by Capital One, Citi, The Hanover Company, and Amegy Bank of Texas.

RAFFLE: Henri Matisse Lithograph, Sorrow of the King, 1952 (Tristesse du Roi); Lithograph after a gouache decoupee; signed on the stone, edition unnumbered. 14" X 18" VERVE 35/36; Tickets are $25, to purchase call (713) 864-8099, ext. 227.

Honorary Chairman: Ric Campo
Preview Party Host: Sharon & Gus Kopriva

Honorary Committee: Catherine Anspon, Mike Bartolotta, Minnette Boesel, J.Murry Bowden, Janet Buchheit, Mark Conely, Jon Deal, Patti & Richard Everett, Anita & David Garten, Jeff Gray III, Lawrence Garvin, Council Member Ed Gonzalez, Ann & Arthur Jones, Craig LaFollette, Goerge Levan, Jeff Love, Robin Mann, David Mendez, Peggy Montgomery, Kim Ruth, Francisco Rivero, and Rick Stein.

Art on the Avenue Committee: Ardis Bartle, Laura Bodenheimer, Albert Calderon, Gary Drabek, Kim Glosserman, Lisa Glosserman, Mary Lawler, Suzanne Lewis, Lizbeth Meija, Janet Meyer, Tami Merrick, Eric Mitchell, Mark Parthie, Dean Ruck, Cassandra Silvernail and Eleanor Williams.

Underwriters: Cornerstone: Camden and PaperCity Magazine.

Pictured above:  an image from the 2009 Preview Party event.