The restored barn at the new Liseter community in Newtown Square (formerly the John duPont estate) will be transformed into an art gallery the weekend of September 15–17, 2017 for the Paoli Hospital Auxiliary’s Annual Fine Art Show.
The event kicks-off with an Opening Night Gala from 6:00–10:00 pm on September 15. Admission to the event is $75 per person and includes a full bar and hors d’oeuvres. On Saturday and Sunday afternoons, September 16 and 17, from 1:00–4:00 pm, the art show will be available to the public, and admission is free.
The art show will feature the original works of approximately 50 locally and regionally known artists—many of whom will attend the gala on September 15 to talk about their work. In addition, selected modern and contemporary art from the collection of Devon Fine Arts will be displayed.
Jen Curry, art show co-chair, said, “all types of media will be displayed, including oils, watercolors, mixed media, photography, glass, metal and pottery. We encourage everyone to come out and support these artists. In addition, Devon Fine Arts has one of the largest modern and contemporary art collections in this area and will be showcasing artists such as Picasso, Miro, Chagall, Basquiat, LeRoy Neiman and others. You won’t want to miss this event!”
Jacalyn Beam, a nationally known Brandywine Valley artist, will be the show’s featured artist this year.
Attendees throughout the weekend will have the opportunity to purchase the art displayed, as well as raffle tickets for an original Jacalyn Beam painting specifically created for this event. A percentage of art sales will help fulfill the auxiliary’s annual pledge to Paoli Hospital.
“Last year’s art show was incredibly well-received by all who attended, and we look forward to another great turnout this year,” said Paoli Hospital Auxiliary President Carol Rabe Palmer. “We are pleased to present the beautiful work of regional, national and international artists as we host a lovely evening at Liseter. We welcome everyone in our community to join us for an evening that will support a truly worthwhile cause.”
Proceeds from last year’s art show supported the auxiliary’s pledge to help provide funding to equip two new operating rooms and upgrade the existing 14 rooms. More than 8,500 surgeries took place at Paoli Hospital in fiscal year 2017, and covered a full array of surgical specialties.
For more information about the Fine Art Show or to purchase tickets for the Opening Night Gala, please call 484.565.1380, email gerhart-lauvers@mlhs.org or visit paoliauxiliary.org/fineartshow.
