Record-Breaking Art Party Raises $330,000 With a Live Auction to Remember

What: Fourth annual Advocate Through Art Party

Where: Winter Street Studios

PC Moment: The event was a record-breaking success raising more than $330,000 for the expansion of training and education programs for the Children’s Assessment Center. Some 400 guests enjoyed a live and silent art auction that included pieces by Peter Tunney, Emilie Duval, and George Rodrigue. The live auction featured a ring from Valobra, which Franco Valobra had specially designed for the Children’s Assessment Center’s event. Guests also enjoyed delicious cuisine from Clark Cooper Concepts, cocktails, music by DJ Athenz, and a painting created on the spot by Taft McWhorter.

Who: Ericka Bagwell, Allison Flikerski, Ursaline Hamilton, Lauren Maloy, Yvette Webb, Becca Cason Thrash, Javier and Lucinda Loya, Meredith and Ben Marshall, Heather and Max Bulk, Natalie and Steve Mohtashami, Jordan and Dylan Seff, and Yvonne Stern.