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17th Annual “Art on the Avenue” to Feature Curated Art Gallery and Damien Hirst
Raffle Piece
Saturday, November 16th Avenue CDC will host its 17th Annual “Art on the Avenue” at
Winter Street Studios. The event, which features a silent auction of work from over 250
Houston artists, is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year. This year’s festivities
will include a fine art gallery curated by Rice Gallery Director Kimberly Davenport and a
raffle of a framed print from acclaimed British print master Damien Hirst. Art on the
Avenue is supported by dynamic Houston community leaders including Honorary
Chairman Steve Stephens, President of Amegy Bank, and Mayor Annise Parker, who
serves as an Honorary Committee member.
Renowned, Italian born artist Nicola Parente will host the Preview Party on Thursday,
November 14th from 6-9pm. The party will include live music from Two Star Symphony,
delicacies from Cuchara, Beavers, Café Brussels and Jenni’s Noodle House and the
first chance to place “Buy Now” bids for art pieces. The main event will commence on
Saturday, November 16th from 6-10pm with music from Texas Johnny Boy. Guests to
this year’s event will have their pick of fantastic original art including painting, sculpture
and jewelry pieces. Beyond Art will give guests the chance to bid on fabulous silent
auction packages including travel, dinners, entertainment, spa experiences and more.
Avenue CDC is a non-profit organization dedicated to revitalizing Houston’s Washington
Avenue and Near Northside communities by developing affordable housing and
economic opportunities, while preserving the area’s economic, cultural and historical
diversity.
For tickets and sponsor
www.avenuecdc.org
information
For More Information Please Contact:
Sara Jackson
Kenektid Public Relations
281-455-7033
sara@kenektid.com
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Art on the Avenue Quick Facts
Who: Avenue Community Development Corporation (Avenue CDC)
What: 17th Annual Art on the Avenue
When: Preview Party – Thursday, November 14th 6-9pm; Main Event – Saturday,
November 16th 6-10pm
Where: Winter Street Studios 2101 Winter Street, Houston, TX 77007
Why: Avenue CDC is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving Houston’s
Washington Avenue and Near Northside communities by developing affordable housing
and economic opportunities, while preserving the area’s economic, cultural, and
historical diversity. Avenue CDC provides homebuyer education and counseling
services to more than 600 families each year, and its programs help create jobs and
provide after school learning and recreational programs. In the last 20 years, Avenue
CDC has helped revitalize the community by leveraging more than $66 million in
investments, including the development of 120 single-family homes, 594 rental units
and 140,000 square feet of commercial space.
How: Honorary Chairman – Steve Stephens – President of Amegy Bank of Texas
Honorary Art on the Avenue Committee:
Linda & Les Allison
F. Don Baysal
John Bertini Jr. MD
Ric & Mo Campo
John Cochran
Ernie Cockrell
Jon Deal
Carl Detering, Jr.
Brad Freels
Sheriff Adrian Garcia
Nancy & Gary Glesby
Council Member Ed Gonzales
Rochelle & Alan Jacobson
Bill Lipscomb
Neal & Nancy McGregor
Robin Mann
Stan & Reinnette Marek
Jim Murdaugh & Gary Smith
Dorothy Nicholson
Mayor Annise Parker
Francisco Rivero
Thomas Stroh
Presenting Sponsors:
Cornerstones
Amegy Bank
Camden
Renaissance Physician Organization
Investors
Mr. & Mrs. Les Allison
Nicholson Interests, LLC
Fiore Talarico
Builders
Bank of America
Jones & Carter, Inc.
Locke Lord LLP/The Kayser Foundation
The Marek Companies
McDugald Steele
Midway Companies
Stewart Title Company
Texas Children’s Hospital
Tilson Home Corporation
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