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RED HORSE ART GALLERY HELD ITS FIRST ART AUCTION
May 24, 2011 - Freehold - The Red Horse Art Gallery, a gallery that features the artwork of artists with disabilities located in the Freehold Raceway Mall held its first art auction on Friday, May 20th. The Auction was attended by more than eighty people and included local celebrity Lou Russo from 94.3 The Point who was the event’s auctioneer, in addition to artists Mike Turner, Leigha Cohen, Gabriella Gonzalez, and adults of the Ladicin Network.
Kasey Tararuj and Lois Monoghan were unable to attend.
The auction featured beautiful works of art by New Jersey artists with disabilities including abstract, realistic and fantasy pieces. A variety of mediums were represented such as photography, watercolor, acrylic, wood burning, oil and pen. The appreciation of the talents of these artists was reflected in the response of those who attended the auction; two third of the art presented was sold during this evening’s event, often during competitive bidding.
The positive outcome of this auction is credited to the collaboration between The Arc of Monmouth, LADACIN Network, VSA New Jersey, Monmouth County Arts Council and the Freehold Borough Arts Council, as well as the generous support its sponsors; The Freehold borough Arts Council, NJ Natural Gas, The Freehold Raceway Mall, Centra State Health Care Foundation, Colonial American Bank, Ashtin Electrical Contractors Inc, JM Printing and graphics, and Withum Smith+Brown.
The proceeds of the auction benefit the artists, and the artistic programs at the Red Horse Gallery. The Gallery promotes the skills, talents and dreams of individuals with disabilities.
The Red Horse Gallery is a program of The Arc of Monmouth, in collaboration with VSA New Jersey. It offers exhibits and open house gatherings for artists with disabilities and believes that “creativity has no limitations.” Art classes are offered to individuals with disabilities through grants from the Monmouth County Arts Council and other funding sources. VSA New Jersey is a part of the international VSA arts network, an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC.
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