MMI Public Relations Sponsors Visual Art Exchange’s “For the Love of Art” Auction And Gala

Jan. 30, 2012 - PRLog -- RALEIGH, N.C. – Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Public Relations (http://www.mmipublicrelations.com), a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the company will serve as a sponsor for Visual Art Exchange’s “For The Love Of Art” auction and gala on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Raleigh Marriott City Center, located at 500 Fayetteville St. The event supports Visual Art Exchange’s exhibition and education and outreach programs for artists and students. The evening will include a buffet dinner, both silent and live bidding, wine, live music and dancing. Each year, the “For The Love Of Art” auction and gala features more than 170 works of art donated from generous artists in the community. The black tie optional event includes general admission and reserved seating tickets starting at $85 per person. Complimentary valet parking will be available for all guests.

Visual Art Exchange is a nonprofit creativity incubator and gallery that supports and educates emerging, professional and student artists. For more information regarding the auction, and to buy tickets, visit http://visualartexchange.org/gala/.

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“MMI Public Relations is proud to sponsor Visual Art Exchange’s ‘For The Love Of Art’ auction and gala,” said Briguglio. “We are grateful to Visual Art Exchange for their support of art and creativity in the Triangle, and we wish them much success in raising funds for this year’s event.”

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Patty Briguglio
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