| Thursday, November 12, 2009 - |
Preview Show |
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6:00 PM until 9:00 PM |
| Saturday, November 14, 2009- |
Benefit, Auction, Party |
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6:00 PM until 10:00 PM |
To purchase tickets:
Call (713)
864-8099, ext. 229
Art on the Avenue raises funds for Avenue CDC to improve our Washington Avenue and Near Northside community by developing affordable housing and increasing economic opportunities, while preserving our area's cultural, economic, and historic diversity.
Preview Party - Thursday, November 12
This is your first chance to see and buy the art. Entertainment will include Puppet Pazzazz and Two Star Symphony.
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009
Tickets: $100(includes admission to Saturday night)
Hours: 6-9p.m.
13th Annual Auction - Saturday, November 14
In addition to showcasing the works of more than 200 Texas artists, Art on the Avenue provides live entertainment, beer and wine, and excellent food.
Date: Saturday, November 14
Tickets: $25 (in advance or at the door)
Hours: 6-10p.m.(Bidding closes at 9:30p.m.)
2008
Honorary Co-Chairmen
2009 Honorary Committee
TBA
Committee
TBA
Underwriters (TBA)
Event Donors
TBA
Official Media Sponsors:
PaperCity Magazine
KUHF Radio
Art on the Avenue has a strong tradition of excellent attendance, wonderful artwork, and sucessful art sales benefiting Avenue's programs as well as participating artists. Last year, over 1,000 people attended the event, which received great exposure via the Houston Chronicle, Houston Symphony Magazine and Paper City. More than 200 artists entered 546 artworks in the show. The event raised more than $100,000 for Avenue's community programs, and it returned an additional $37,000 from art sales to local artists.
