Benevilla is excited to announce their upcoming fundraiser “Colorful Memories – Paint In & Auction,” a collaborative effort between Benevilla and Ground Floor Artists, two distinguished and important 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations in our Northwest Valley community. Join us Saturday, April 6th from 3pm to 6pm and immerse yourself in a celebration of creative aging, supporting local artists and fostering philanthropy and community well-being. This unique fundraising event will be held at the Ground Floor Artists gallery located at 13343 W Foxfire Dr #3, Surprise, AZ 85378.
“The Colorful Memories event is sure to be a fun-filled evening with so many ways to intimately explore the inspirations of bringing aging and memories to life. We are so excited to have the members of our life enrichment day programs working side by side creating works of art with the amazing artisans at Ground Floor. Most importantly we are grateful for Ground Floor Artists and their support and generosity of the Benevilla mission in the community.”
The event highlights include a live painting spectacle where you will experience the magic of talented artists transforming blank canvases into captivating masterpieces and witness their creative processes unfold right before your eyes connecting you to in a personal way to each piece of artwork. There will be a themed exhibit and painted chair competition where you can explore the diversity of the local art scene talent and be captivated by one-of-a-kind pieces from members of both Ground Floor Artists and the Benevilla Life Enrichment programs.
There will also be a creative networking zone where you can engage with the artists in a casual and interactive setting. Learn about their inspirations, their techniques and the stories and memories behind their creations. Both Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available to enjoy delectable snacks and cocktails while perusing the exhibits and mingling with fellow art enthusiasts. There will also be several scrumptious mobile eats options on-site.
The evening will be capped off with an exhilarating live art auction where you can bid on artwork you witnessed being brought to life allowing you to take home a favorite piece of the evening’s magic.
Tickets are now available online at Benevilla.org/ground_floor_artists_fundraiser. Early Bird tickets can be purchased for just $25 before March 1, 2024. Advanced purchases are just $35 between March 1st and before April 6th and day of event tickets are $40 on April 6th.
Embrace the spirit of community as we bring our friends together for a shared appreciation of art, aging and creativity. Proceeds raised at the event will be divided equally to each organization supporting their vital missions in the community. Your participation directly contributes to the livelihood of local artists, fostering a vibrant and thriving creative community.
Please save the date to join us as Benevilla and Ground Floor Artists come together to celebrate the profound impact of creative expression on aging individuals and the importance of fostering a vibrant artistic community. For more information call Jessica Pierce, Executive Director of Ground Floor Artists at 623-440-7083 or Benevilla at (623) 584-4999. To purchase tickets, visit Benevilla.org/ground_floor_artists_fundraiser.