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ART IN THE GARDEN

APRIL29,2025/7PMCT

FOUNDER

ANDREA WOLLENZIN

2025 CHAIRS ASHLEY WHITE

BAYLIE COLLINS

DESAREE

LAMACCHIA

JENNIFER BIECHLIN

MELISSA ROBINSON

THOMAS HOEFLINGER

BENEFITTING

YOUNG LIFE SAN ANTONIO EAST

LETTER FROM OUR FOUNDER

Dear beloved friends and patrons of Art in The Garden,

Welcome to the Fifth Annual Art In The Garden Fundraiser! We’re so glad you’re here tonight. Your presence means the world, and because of you, Young Life San Antonio East can continue to bring hope, mentorship, and community to students who need it most through relationship and ministry.

This event is a true community effort, made possible by the artists, businesses, and friends who believe in this mission. As you explore the incredible artwork and place your bids, know that every dollar goes toward changing lives. Your FIESTA dollars aren’t just supporting art— they’re fueling a movement that empowers inner-city high school and college students, giving them a place to belong, grow, and thrive.

We also want to take a moment to give a warm welcome and our heartfelt gratitude to our new board members:

Ashley White / Baylie Collins /Desaree LaMacchia

Jennifer Biechlin / Melissa Robinson

Thomas Hoeﬂinger

To My Board - Your leadership, heart, and dedication make all the difference, and we are beyond grateful to have you on this journey with us.

So, enjoy the evening! Bid boldly, laugh often, and know that you are part of something truly special. Thank you for being here and for believing in this mission.

With gratitude,

Andrea Wollenzin Founder, Art in The Garden

A TREMENDOUS THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Lee Anne & Stuart Hendry

ARCA Roatan Boutique Hotel

Bruce & Dawn Walker

EnergyX Fitness

Horizon Design & Development

Jason Glast Group

Red McCombs Toyota / Kevin Browning

Mr. & Mrs. Walter Brown Jr. / Rachel Brown Fine Art

Malitz Construction

Martin Capital Advisors

Patriot Moving & Delivery

Kathy & Chris Scruggs

Smaistrla Title & Law

Thank you to

King William Design / Alamo Medals / Hindes Fine Art / Kinder+DeBauche/ Cinco Tequila

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Welcome, Seated Dinner 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Cardboard Testimonies/Raise your paddle 8 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Live Auction 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Auction Payment and Pick Up 9:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Lot #11

ARCA Roatan Hotel Stay

Terms & Conditions:

Offer is valid for two guests

3-night stay at Arca Boutique Hotel

Breakfast is included for both guests- One entree and coffee drink of choice.

Transportation to and from Arca upon arrival and departure.

Booking is subject to availability and must be booked directly with Arca’s reservations team. We will attempt to host the guest in a Luxury Suite, should a Luxury Suite not be available during the dates requested, we will gladly look at other options for the guests. The guest is held to all standard Arca policies including cancellation policies, age restrictions, etc.

Valid for stays between the following dates:

• April 29th, 2025 – December 20, 2025

Blackout dates apply during peak seasons and major U.S. holidays, including, but not limited to:

• Thanksgiving week

• July 4th Weekend

• Easter week

• Other major U.S. holidays (Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc.)

• Private events hosted by Arca

• This donation is non-transferable, non-refundable, and cannot be redeemed for cash.

• Flights, transportation, meals, and activities are not included unless otherwise speciﬁed.

• Additional nights and services can be arranged for a supplemental fee, subject to availability.

• This offer cannot be combined with any other promotions or discounts.

Starting Bid: $2,000

Lot #12

Vie Dunn-Harr

Party in The Streets

Acrylic on Canvas

10 x 10 inches

FMV: $1,200

Minimum Bid: $400

Signed “Visage” bottom left

“My works are a reﬂection of all that I see and those I know. I have observed that a ﬂower, like a woman, is a delicate creation. Yet they each have strengths that enable them to prevail over adversity.” - Vie Dunn-Harr

Switchback

Painting, Household paint on canvas

36 x 48 inches

FMV: $750

Minimum Bid: $400

Lot #13

James Sedgwick

Multi Media

24 x 18 inches

FMV: $2,000

Minimum Bid: $500

Lot #14

Abeer Haddad Shneker

Eden Breeze

Mahjong Mariposa

Acrylic on wood panel 11 x 14 inches

FMV: $700

Minimum Bid: $400

Lot #15

Brook Rosser

Gilbert Duran

The Cappuccino Girl

Oil on Canvas 24 x 30 inches

FMV: $5,200

Minimum Bid: $2,800

Signed Rudolfo Gaudí aka Gilbert Duran

Represented by Karen Evans

Lot #16

12 x 16 inches

FMV: $1,200

Minimum Bid: $500

Lot #17

Cruz Ortiz

Uvalde Flower Mound

Acrylic on Canvas

Prost Haus

Oil on Linen 14 x 18 inches

FMV: $900

Minimum Bid: $350

Lot #18

Shea Daniel-Youngblood

Laguna Linda Oil

24 x 36 inches

FMV: $950

Minimum Bid: $300

Lot #19

Kay Anderson White

on Canvas

Immortal Beloved Oil on panel 14 x 18 inches

FMV: $850

Minimum Bid: $300

Lot #20

Lourdes Maria Ong

Mary Reeves In a Quiet Place Oil on Canvas 14 x 18 inches

FMV: $500

Minimum Bid: $250

Lot #21

Gordes

Archival Ink on Rag Photo Paper 26 x 32 inches

FMV: $3,200

Minimum Bid: $2,400

Lot #22

Marks Moore

Mona Helmy

Tickled Pink

Acrylic on Gallery Canvas

30 x 40 inches

FMV: $3,000

Minimum Bid: $500

Lot #23

Vic De La Fuente Raphael Encaustic (Molten Bees Wax, Resin, Pigments)

30 x 30 inches

FMV: $6,000

Minimum Bid Price: $3,000

Lot #24

Lot #25

Notes on Visions and Dreams Oil on Canvas

32 x 32 inches

FMV: $10,000

Minimum Bid: $7,500

Rex Hausmann

Recycled Steel - Sculpture

H 16 W 6 L 8 inches

FMV: $3,500

Minimum Bid: $3,000

Lot #26

Emiliano Rebon Goddess of the Garden

Girl with a curl

Acrylic on Canvas

25 X 21 inches / framed

FMV: $900

Minimum Bid: $400

Lot #27

Terry Puckett

Lot #28

Shea Daniel-Youngblood

Amor Eterno

Oil on Linen

14 x 22 inches / framed

FMV: $900

Minimum Bid: $350

Chisos Mining Motel, Terlingua, Texas

Pleinair Watercolor

11 x 14 inches

FMV: $1,200

Minimum Bid: $600

Lot #29

Richie Vios

Lot #30

Julie Goudge Field of Dreams

Oil on Canvas 25 x 49 inches / framed

FMV: $800

Minimum Bid: $400

Fenceline

Acrylic on Board 12 x 24 inches

FMV: $400

Minimum Bid: $200

Lot #31

Marc Wiegand

16 x 20 inches

FMV: $1,300

Minimum Bid: $500

Lot #32

Albert Gonzales

Wabi Sabi #1216

Acrylic on Wood Panel

FMV: $1,300

Minimum Bid: $500

Lot #33

Albert Gonzales

Wabi Sabi #1232

Acrylic on Wood Panel 16 x 20 inches

23 x 48 inches

FMV: $800

Minimum Bid: $500

Lot #34

Britney Newman Fragmented Grace Resin, Acrylic, Plaster, Wood

Pedernales River

Photography 20 x 32 inches

FMV: $950

Minimum Bid: $300

Lot #35

Ramin Samandari

FMV:

Minimum Bid: $1,200

Lot #36

Olivia Ortiz Prototype Oil on Canvas 18 x 24 inches

$2,500

MORE ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Tim Blonkvist 210-601-7003

Fo unding Partner of Overland Partners Architects, Tim Blonkvist, has been painting in Italy for the past 25 years each summer and in his studio with a group of local artists.

David Chidgey dschidgey@gmail.com

I strive to create art that feels both ancient and contemporary; work that transports you to another world or communicates in a way that transcends time. My use of the ancient medium of mosaic and modern medium of digital photography helps me do so.

Shea Daniel-Youngblood shea.danielyoungblood@gmail.com

Artist Statement: As a painter, I’m looking to tell the story of a subject as it’s being experienced. I want to convey the relationships, interactions, intersections, and connections I am privileged to participate in and bear witness to for a brief moment in time.

Vie Dunn-Harr vie@dunn-harrstudios.com

Du nn-Harr found her artistic expression slowly, yet deliberately, and continues to explore the many possibilities in the arts. She derived much of her early experience from the traditional school of art and continues to embrace formalism while stepping out of bounds. Her works are organic forms rooted in architectural elements. The forms are sensuous and portray the force and fragility of nature. Dunn-Harr considers herself a contemporary realist and has exhibited nationally and internationally.

Albert Gonzales albertgonzalesart@gmail.com

Inspired by th e beauty of the natural world and the grace of the human form, my work explores the essence of simplicity and harmony through the Japanese philosophy of Wabi Sabi. By abstracting flowers with bold colors and fluid motion, I symbolize the beauty of imperfection and the ever-changing nature of life. Water, a universal symbol of growth and transformation, weaves through my work, reflecting the resilience found in embracing both joy and hardship. Through intuitive exploration, I create art that invites viewers to find courage in imperfection and immerse themselves in a world of emotion, playfulness, and unabashed beauty.

Julie Goudge juliegoudge@gmail.com

Julie Goudge studies art with Rainey at House Paint Art Studio with fellow artist friends. Mother of 4 boys and grandmother to 10. Loves painting open fields, florals, and skies.

Rex Hausmann rex_hausmann@yahoo.com

I like to paint life. French wine is a must. Paint and write daily, as much as you can.

Mona Helmy mona@helmyplastics.com

My desire is to awaken emotions and inspire others to dream their own vision as they view my art. I love vivid colors, and my work is inspired by feelings, culture, and imagination. Each painting tells a story; feel free to write your own chapters as you view my work.

Janice Hindes hindesart@gmail.com

Driving t o portray beauty with truth and courage

Terry Lewis tlewisartstudio@gmail.com

As an artis t and photographer, my creative process focuses on the beauty of nature as inspiration for my artistic expressions. I convey feelings with rich and vibrant color sensations that are not realistic in nature, but only true in the mind. My manipulation of color and composition is intended to awaken the senses with interest and unexpected pleasure.

Britney Newman

luxres@britneynewman.com

Through my work, I seek to provoke thought, stir emotion, and spark dialougue about the intricacies of the human condition and the world we inhabit. Whether exploring themes of identity, social justice, or environmental stewardship, my work serves as a catalyst for introspection and change, inviting viewers to join me on a journey of discovery and enlightenment.

Terry Puckett terrygpuckett@me.com

It is a pleasure to share my art, beneﬁting the youth of the East Side. I co-founded the St. Philip’s College Art Department and was on the faculty for over 20 years. The Campus Ministry was my favorite hang-out. I hope that my painting “Girl with a Curl” will ﬁnd a good home and contribute to this exceptional cause.

Mary Reeves maryreeves711@gmail.com

I p aint because it heals me and because I love it. I get so immersed that I don’t think of anything else but the painting.

Brook Rosser brosser2@mac.com

My paintings rely on playful symbolism, bright color, and texture. Fanciful trees, ﬂowers, animals and other imagery are formed by paint, torn pieces of metallic paper, metallic foil and other found materials such as labels. My paintings attempt to tell a story that celebrates the cycle of life, including love, joy, passion, renewal and growth.

James Sedgwick sedgwickj@gmail.com

My work explores the concept of reverse entropy—the subconscious human desire for order to emerge from chaos and for things to improve over time. Through abstract paintings, digital art, and altered landscapes, I examine themes of transformation, nostalgia, and hope for a better future. In my paintings, I focus on chaos, using fluid techniques that allow organic forms to emerge and dissolve, much like natural processes such as erosion. My digital abstractions emphasize order, incorporating structured geometric forms while still embracing imperfection and unpredictability. Through altered landscapes, I aim to capture fleeting glimpses of clarity, reflecting our deep longing for meaning and definition in an ever-evolving world.

Abeer Haddad Shneker abisart.painting@gmail.com

“Eden Breeze” is a multi-media art piece that combines the richness of clay and resin with the vibrant colors of acrylics, This work is a testament to the harmony found in nature and the serenity it brings to our lives.

Richie Vios vioswatercolor72@gmail.com

Richie Vios, a signature member of LPAPA and a member of SWS, OPS, and AIS, is a watercolor impressionist and plein air artist. Born in Cebu City, Philippines, he studied architecture

and later taught architectural design before moving to the U.S. in 2004. After working as an architectural designer in Florida and Maryland, he returned to the Philippines to share his knowledge while refining his watercolor technique. In 2017, he reunited with his family in Texas, shifting his focus from architecture to full-time painting. Now based in Austin, he travels across the U.S. competing in plein air events and leading watercolor workshops.

Marc Wiegand marcwiegand1@gmail.com

Vision is a Camera instantaneously capturing the Momentary that occurs and is gone Forever. Memory is the Architect of Who we Are: Sorting, Discarding and Preserving the Data of Experience. Art is the medium we use to distill Emotion from the well of Memory. In the realm of Art, Emotional Truth is more important than Visual Accuracy.

Kay

Anderson White artworks@satx.rr.com

As an artist, my personal preference is the freedom contemporary art allows. I love the unrestricted walls. I love the intensity of oil colors and rush of a scrubbed canvas.

Andrea Wollenzin andrea@artinthegardensa.com

I enj oy the little in-between moments—the knowing glances, the yawns, the smirks, the brush of a cheek, the smell of honeysuckle in the wind. These fleeting experiences, the connectivity between each other and to God, are often what inspire my work. As an artist, I create to capture these moments, to give life to an idea, or to express a vision—sometimes drawn from reality, sometimes shaped by perception, and sometimes imagined as something greater. Whether my expressions are real or imagined, my hope is that they bring wonder, joy, and excitement to those who view my art.

Young Life San Antonio East is a nondenominational ministry that reaches out to adolescents (high school to college aged) living in poverty to build relationships, provide mentorships, and develop leadership skills. They provide meals; provide a safe environment to build meaningful community and teach life skills through training. Staff members and volunteers aim to lead with a servant’s heart and set an example for their teens.

Last year, YLSA East served 500+ individuals out of their home site, “The Porch.” With three staff members and two volunteers, and they operate on an annual budget of $285,000. San Antonio Young Life East relies on the generosity and support of individuals and organizations like yours.

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING

Thank you for your support of Art in The Garden and Young Life San Antonio East. Because of your generous support, we can broaden our reach for the youth of San Antonio and support our artist friends. We hope to see you back in 2026!

AITG 2025 Program

ART IN THE GARDEN

FOUNDER

ANDREA WOLLENZIN

2025 CHAIRS ASHLEY WHITE

BAYLIE COLLINS

LAMACCHIA

BENEFITTING

LETTER FROM OUR FOUNDER

A TREMENDOUS THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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Lot #11

ARCA Roatan Hotel Stay

Mona Helmy

MORE ABOUT THE ARTISTS

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