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Follow on Google News | Loveland & Thompson Valley Rotary Clubs Present the 22nd Annual Governor’s Invitational Art ShowShow & Sale continues through June 2; opening weekend features a variety of events to support the activities of the Loveland and Thompson Valley Rotary Clubs
By: Loveland Rotary This year’s Governor’s Art Show & Sale features 55 Colorado artists. The exhibit’s downstairs gallery showcases works by local artists with a broad range of styles and influences, including more contemporary and avant-garde works. New artists participating in the show this year include international award-winning watercolor artist Selina Karim and nationally renowned painter Alyson Kinkade, whose art is displayed in the Colorado State Capitol as well as Colorado State University and Denver International Airport. David Nittmann, whose woodcarvings have been featured in The Smithsonian and The Philadelphia Museum of Art, returns for another year, along with painters Ross Busby and David Mayer. Many artists have multiple pieces available through the show. For a complete list of artists, their bios and the works to be displayed and offered for sale, see http://www.governorsartshow.org/ Opening weekend for the Show & Sale begins Saturday, April 27 at 10:00 a.m. with a VIP preview of the artwork at the Loveland Museum and Gallery. Exhibiting artists and ticket holders can enjoy coffee and pastries while getting the first look at the art on display. That afternoon, local artist Scott Freeman will perform his signature, captivating Art Theatre at Bill Reed Middle School, 370 West 4th Street, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The performance, where Freeman will create a large-format painting as the audience watches, is open to the public. Tickets are available at RE/MAX Alliance, 750 W. Eisenhower Blvd. in Loveland. Freeman is known for the “Loveland Mosaic” mural on display at the Loveland Public Library, and for his performance at last year’s TEDxFrontRange. (http://www.youtube.com/ The Show’s Opening Night Gala will be held from 5:00 to 9:00, and will include tapas, local fine wines and beer, and a color catalog of selected artworks displayed and offered for sale. Ticket holders receive a catalog with ticket purchase. The catalog will also be for sale during the show, available on the show’s website as a PDF. Attendees of the Gala will be among the first to have the opportunity to purchase paintings and other works of art. To purchase tickets, visit www.GovernorsArtShow.org, email governorsartshow@ Tickets for opening night are available for $65/person when purchased in advance through the website by April 20, and $75/each at the door. The Show & Sale continues at the Loveland Museum & Gallery from Sunday, April 28 through June 2, 2013 during normal hours for the facility. Beneficiaries of Sale Proceeds This event is the largest fundraiser of the year for the Loveland and Thompson Valley Clubs. Funds raised through the sale of art at the show go to the Loveland Rotary Foundation. Throughout the year, funds are given to a wide variety of causes and groups, including the Thompson Valley Honor Society for painting Valentine hearts; shelter boxes for Haiti; medical supplies for those in need around the world; clean water projects in Nicaragua and Burma; shoes for children in Thailand; Trees, Water, People; Rotary International’ About the Governor’s Invitational Art Show & Sale The Governor’s Art Show & Sale is the largest fundraiser and capstone project of the Loveland and Thompson Valley Rotary Clubs. It stands out as one of the most prestigious exhibits of original art in the Western United States. The show is made possible by Gold-level sponsors Poudre Valley Health System, RE/MAX Alliance Loveland, and Loveland Ready-Mix Concrete; Silver-level sponsors Art Works Loveland and Shannon Marketing Communications; End
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