First Thursday: Art & Wine [09.01.16]

Since we launched this monthly tradition in May, each event has been special in its own way. This past gathering had a more intimate tone, rooted in a well-rounded appreciation of good wine, music, visual & wearable arts.

Victoria Johnson's artwork is both formal & lyrical. Free-flowing, organic forms drift in and out of her canvas' planes, creating enticing visual rhythm & movement. A perfect pairing with 12-year old harpist, Carla Mory's performance of 'Les Adieux du Menestrel au Pays Natal' by John Thomas, in our very first Living Room 'concert'.

Jennie King of J|King Styling introduced her Fall Collection of ASH + AMES Jewelry - simply stunning. Mary Herzog of The Paper Beadery presented her unique, handmade statement necklaces out of paperbeads - gorgeous. Both have generously offered to donate 10% of sales to Art with Heart.

Isaac, The Islander's Sommelier, once again introduced a wonderful selection of wines for tasting, all available for sale by the bottle or case at wine club prices.  

First Thursday: Art & Wine [08.04.16]

What a wonderful turn-out, thank you all! If you haven't already, swing by the SZ Gallery to view Elissa Eng's & Gitte Peters' beautiful works.

http://www.suzannezahr.com/artists/ 

Elissa combines traditional and non-traditional oil painting techniques to create a sense of depth and movement. Elissa graduated from Cornish College of the Arts with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art. Additionally, Elissa completed a residency at The International School of Painting, Drawing and Sculpture in Umbria, Italy.

Her art is in both private and corporate collections nationally and internationally.

"Elissa is master of understating her true self. She is a woman of immense depth and complexity beyond her years and training... Owning a piece of Elissa's work is not only a privilege but a rare porthole into one's own soul as she shares her own travails through her art.”   -Toronto Art Collector

First Thursday: Art & Wine [05.05.16]

Thank you to all those who helped us kick-off our first, First Thursday: Art & Wine event yesterday evening. We welcomed friends, old & new into the SZ Gallery as Isaac Schmid, Sommelier of The Islander, so generously offered wine tastings of this month's selection:

Moet & Chandon Brut Champagne 
"elegant golden straw yellow with amber highlights. Its aromas are radiant, revealing bright yellow-fleshed fruits, honey, floral nuances, and elegant blond notes"
Browne Sauvignon Blanc 
"meyer lemon with ripe tropical fruit flavors of papaya and mango, layered with clean and refreshing gooseberry notes. Finishing with vanilla and dried fruit notes"

What a wonderful way for us all to enjoy the finer things in life:
a sip of good wine, inspirational art & fun-loving company!

Congratulations to this month's Wine Raffle winners:
Suzanne Skone, Owner of Auto Spa on Mercer Island
Mike Donnelly, Bell-Anderson Personal Lines & Life Agent

Join our next First Thursday, June 2, 2016!