Austin's Painting with a Twist to host a benefit for Connally High School's AVID program

Feb. 15, 2012 - PRLog -- On February 26th form 5:00pm-8:00pm, Austin’s Painting with a Twist will host Painting with a Purpose, a benefit for Connally High School’s AVID program.  AVID’s mission is to “close the achievements gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.”
To learn more please visit their website http://www.avid.org. Come and paint to make a difference with a local artist. The painting of the evening is "The Red Door"and the cost is $45 per person.  Reserve a spot at www.paintingwithatwist.com/northaustin.

In keeping with the founders’ fundraising roots, Painting with a Twist is passionate about supporting the local communities that it serves. With its Painting with a Purpose program, the franchise locations serve as fundraising spots for local charities where at least 50 percent of the proceeds are given to organizations throughout the community.

By providing a much needed escape from reality, Painting with a Twist, a concept born of two spirited women in New Orleans following the dark days of Hurricane Katrina, is enjoying a growth spurt that has yielded more than 50 units in two short years of franchising. Offering a unique getaway that includes friends, paint and the option to bring a favorite bottle of wine and snacks, Painting with a Twist, the pioneer in the art entertainment industry, prides itself on making art accessible to anyone. With local art instructors as guides, friends can come together for an evening of creativity and camaraderie as they create one-of-a-kind pieces of art and, often, discover a newfound talent.

Over 100 artists work for the Painting with a Twist studios, and, with over 1,000 copyrighted paintings, the selection is dazzling. Check the calendar, choose a painting, reserve your spot online or by phone, come in for a great evening, and leave with a masterpiece! And there is nothing more fun than a private party at Painting with a Twist to celebrate a birthday, to host a holiday party or to spend a great evening out with a group of pals. Classes and camps for children are also scheduled, and provide a wonderful way for the kids to spend quality time socializing and discovering their creative abilities.  Looking for the perfect gift? Look no further! Buy a gift certificate online.

At Painting with a Twist, a good time is had by one and all, wonderful memories are created, AND the customer leaves with a painting which he or she will proudly hang at home or give as a gift.

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Painting with a Twist offers casual byob painting classes taught step by step by local artists, no experience necessary!!