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http://www.DisabledArtistsNetwork.net "Art you will Love - People you will never Forget" Art Exhibit in Vero Beach Florida Big Turnout in Vero Beach Florida More than 325,000 visitors to this site since 2002 and
starting March 9,2006 new visitors to this page begin at for www.DisabledArtistsNetwork.net Art Exhibit and Christmas Party at Longevity Spa and Fitness Club. Disabled Artists to help Homeless Children in the Ukraine (Click on pictures to see detail).
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Artist Jack Brandt flashes a charming smile next to "Art Collector Eric Farley with his Date Lori"
Dina Niedelman whom came down from Ocala Florida for the Event is interviewed by Judyth Piazza of Channel 10 News. To the left are Limited Edition Prints by Eugene Soh, and beneath is "Crazy Style Jewelry by Teri A. Davis. In the Middle is Jewelry by Rocket Girl Lee Brunngraber and to the right are gorgeous one of a kind Sculptures by Dina Niedelman and Photography by Linda Bowman. On the Other side is artwork and T-shirts by Jason Voos.
These Posters were distributed around Vero Beach. Photo taken by Phil Wachsler
"Setting up Displays before the Exhibit. Thanks to Dina, Jack, Jacks Assistant, Doris, Manny Phil, William, Dawn and her husband. William carried in all the heavy banquet tables loaned by Vero Beach Inn Resort and set them up. Early the next day we spent around 7 hours setting everything up. By the time everything got rolling and aired out we were already tired as you can see in the next photo. Photo by Phil Wachsler
Judyth Piazza with Microphone interviews Doris, Jack, Wanda and Dina. In the background you can see "Grandma Malinda McClure's Wood Veneer Art Work framed by Dawn Orre. In the middle is an Original Jack Brandt Oil Painting and to the right is an original artwork by Tobi Yandt.
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"Pictured above is Master Jeweler Arlee of the Ukraine with Mary and all the children for whom this event is for".
After suffering through two major hurricanes, Vero Beach citizens put their worries aside, dressed in their finest and came to Longevity Spa and Fitness Club for our very first Exhibit and a first Longevity Christmas Party. Things were fairly quiet till about 6:00 PM then.... Christian FM's Bruce Douglas parked in front of Longevity and started his broadcast and invited people in. What a man! Standing out in the cold for three hours Bruce Douglas experienced himself what the Homeless Children in Ukraine must face every day. Being inside I could not hear what he was saying but whatever he was saying brought hundreds of people through the door. Thank you Bruce Douglas and Christian FM for sincere dedication in helping us with our goal and letting people know what's really going on in the world. You would not believe how many people came! They were dressed so nice and everyone looked beautiful. The line for Food, Wine, Hor; Adeurves' and drinks at the Champagne fountain went the entire length of the inside and around the corner. An estimate of anywhere from 200-400 people had come and gone. Everyone enjoyed themselves tremendously. The Talley's entertained everyone on the Grand Piano and Bass Guitar and Wow! What a voice and what a terrific talent they are. Wish I could have been there longer to enjoy their music but Artificially Scented Candles make me sick if I am in the room too long with them so that room was pretty much off limits to me. At 6:30 PM Channel 10 News showed up and interviewed Dina Niedelman, Jack Brandt, Dawn Orre with Tropic Frame, myself and Longevity Fitness club owners Bonnie and Steve Pfiester. Every single artist was introduced to "Channel 10 News" and Arlee Master Jeweler was introduced last since this Exhibit was all about helping "Our Ray", Arlee and Ukraine's Homeless Children. Best dressed man of the evening Eric Farley bought an original Jack Brandt Oil Painting and not much later a Beautiful Woman who I later found out and regret I did not get a picture of was Lisa Rhymer on CNN Comcast News. Channel 10 News showed Teri Davis's Cameo's and an Interview with Dina Niedelman. Jack Brandt was the biggest seller and fundraiser for Ukraines Homeless Children. He sold two original works of Art for $225.00 in no time at all. (No Fees involved for Artists who must travel to an Exhibit) Jack's Contribution to Ukraines Homeless Children comes in at $22.50 which will be sent shortly . Thank you Jack! The Labine's dropped in while I was gone searching for unscented candles but left in the care of Jack's Assistant a kind donation of $20.00 Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Labine. That money will be sent to the Ukraine as well. Prior to the event Jason Voos sold 3 T-shirts totaling $60.00 and contributed $6.00 towards Ukraines Homeless Children. Other Purchases made by Vero Beach's Finest Citizens include three pairs of earrings from Teri Davis in "Crazy Style". (Two pair sold prior to the event) A butterfly drawing by Dina Niedelman. (No fees for Artists who travel) A German Christmas Tree Ornament from Beth Walloch and a Zipper Pull from Rocket Girl. When the Volunteers could not come Jack and Dina in their wheelchairs helped me set up the displays of more than 10 Artists and 2 Inventors. Nick, who is Jacks assistant helped out too and opened bottles of Black Swan Wine for our well heeled guest's as well as his regular job. For our guests there were Belgian Chocolates, Oranges for support of Ukraine and Victor Yushenko, a beautiful platter from Vero Beach Inn Resort and another compliments of Mrs. Schlitt with other good things to eat and drink for our honored guests. Thank you Vero Beach for Supporting Disability Arts and coming to our Exhibit and helping Ukraine's Homeless Children and "Our Ray". Thank you Disabled Artists for your kind hearts and help for Ukraine. God Bless all the good people who have helped these 100 children stay warm and have food to eat this winter in the Ukraine. Total Sales and Contributions = $347.85 Total amount we send to Ukraine = $34.87 plus the $20.00 Donation = $54.87 I will also donate 10 percent from commissions I earned from sales. The amount I earned was $26.96 and ten percent of that = $2.69 the remaining money will be used to ship back to our very generous Artists the more than $10,000 in Merchandise shipped in from all over the world for this event. We have raised a grand total for Ukraine's Homeless Children the amount of $57.53 The Artists earned a combined total of $255.09 which includes pre-sales. Thank you all Disabled Artists for your kindness, hope and faith. Thank you Sponsors for helping to put this all together. We could not have done it without you. To see which sponsors helped with this event please click here.
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Barely room for everyone. If you look closely you can see Dawn of "Tropic Art and Frame" standing by the beautifully framed artworks donated by "Grandma Malinda Mc Clure of Tennessee. Also standing nearby is friend Jimmy (wearing blue shirt) whom was kind enough to take some pictures for me.
Dina Niedelman in wheelchair answers questions posed by Jydyth Piazza of Channel 10 News in Vero Beach.
Christmas Party and Exhibit Posters also advertising the event.
Phil Wachsler took this picture of Doris Wachsler in front of Daughter Sharon's Display. Sharon's Mother Doris, Father Manny and Brother Phil came all the way to Vero Beach in support of Sharon. (What a family).:) Photo by Phil Wachsler
Doris Manny and Dina taking a break and having a chat. Photo by Phil Wachsler
Judyth Piazza from Channel 10 News begins Interviews. |
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