2019 Camp Fire An Artists' Christmas Catalog

Celebrating a Community Treasure SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2019 The Reserve at the Fort Worth Zoo

AUCTION MOBILE BIDDING SILENT ART AUCTION CLOSES AT 8 P.M. Start bidding now!

Open the link in your text or visit http://bit.ly/AACart2019 The silent auction is completely digital and you can bid from your phone’s browser. Check out the auction leader board to monitor your “high bidder” status.

NEED HELP? VISIT THE HELP DESK NEAR THE LEADER BOARD ALL SALES ARE FINAL • At the close of the evening program, buyer may obtain a printed receipt at the check-out table. Volunteers will assist the buyer in collecting items after the program concludes.

• Sales tax will not be charged the night of the event.

PLEASE NOTE If there are tax obligations involved in accepting a “Luxury Package,” the buyer assumes responsibility

of consulting a tax advisor to determine the tax obligation, if any, of the merchandise received.

AUCTIONEER Gayle Stallings Texas License #16089

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TONIG HT YOU AR E SUPPOR TING THE IMPOR TANT WOR K OF

EVENING SCHEDULE 6:00

Silent auction of original artwork, big board and cocktails

7:00

Seated dinner and program

8:00

Art auction ends and luxury package live auction begins

Entertainment by Aurora Bleu

2019 COMMITTEE Honor Chair • Rosa Navejar Honor Chair • Rachel Navejar Phillips Event Chair • Lisa D. Mares Crystal Alba Pam Anderson Anne Carvalho Dianna Flores Gabriel Garcia Terri Hollander Jay Jackson Linda Jacobson Donna James-Harvey Erma Lee Bill McCoy

Randi Mitchell Chuck Mooney Victoria Piland Amanda Plotnicki Caroline Pratt Bailey Jenene Schaffer Lynda Tiedtke Jake Yarbrough Drenda Williams Witt John Witt 3

2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Bill McCoy VICE CHAIRMAN, ADMINISTRATION Jake Yarbrough VICE CHAIRMAN, FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT Randi Mitchell VICE CHAIRMAN, PLANNING Drenda Williams Witt TREASURER Robert Pike SECRETARY Kelli Walter

Katie Briggs

DIRECTORS

EL TESORO FOUNDATION BOARD

Anne Carvalho

Chairman of the Board

Michelle Clark

Brandon Chase

Kimberly D’Avignon

Vice Chairman

Jim DeBacker

Linda Jacobson

Christie Eckler, LMSW, CFRE

Secretary/Treasurer Bob Ferguson

Gabriel A. Garcia Clay Hooper

DIRECTORS Lindsay Daniel

Jay Jackson

Adelaide Leavens

Donna James-Harvey

Drew Springer

Dr. Elva LeBlanc

J.B. Strong

Jason Helton

Lisa D. Mares Lauren H. McDonald

PRESIDENT/CEO

Russ Morris

Ann Sheets

W. Travis Patterson Robert J. Reeb, III Goldie Rhone Roland Schafer Derrick Thomas Carlos Walker Kay L. West

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LETTER FROM HONOR CHAIR This has been an extremely special experience serving alongside my mother, Rosa Navejar, as Honor Chair for An Artists’ Christmas. It is perfect that we did this together because our first involvement with Camp Fire programs was also together. Her as a working parent who, along with my father, needed a quality and safe program after school, and me as a Camp Fire kid, attending Diamond Hill Station.

I was in elementary school when, like hundreds of other children still do today, I went to a Camp Fire After School program while my parents both worked. While there, we participated in different programs and activities. I remember during the summer we would put on a talent show and my friends and I would choreograph dance routines. Thirty years later, I still keep in touch with some of my friends that I made at Diamond Hill Station. My time there helped me develop lifelong friends and skills to shape who I am today. Reflecting on my time at Camp Fire, the program had such an impact and it is humbling to be able to give back to this organization in such a meaningful way as Honor Chair helping pave the way for the next generation of youth benefiting from Camp Fire programs.

My parents needed a safe place for me after school, but what we found at Camp Fire has positively impacted my life. Thank you for joining us and General Chair Lisa D. Mares as, together, we support the lifechanging work of Camp Fire First Texas. So bid, buy and donate knowing every penny is supporting the future for generations of North Texans!

Rachel

Camp Fire Youth Outcomes

84%

of Camp Fire youth said that their program gave them a chance to try a lot of things they never tried before.

81%

of Camp Fire youth said that their program helped them learn that you don’t have to be born with talent to learn to be good at something.

77%

of Camp Fire youth attribute their program teaching them the steps to take to reach goals.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2019 ARTIST AWARD WINNERS Look for ribbons next to their artwork in the catalog and gallery.

BEST OF SHOW Steve Miller Shotgun Oil, Acrylic and Pastels 1st Place Juan Enrique Velรกzquez On a Summer Night 2nd Place Lori Carter Boats Watercolor 1st Place Denis Benjamin Purple Cactus - Big Bend National Park 2nd Place Connie Logan Levsen Three Vases Photography 1st Place David Blow Vibrations in the Bush 2nd Place Pamela Steege Cheval Blanc

3-D 1st Place Thomas Diel Keepsake Haus 2nd Place Sue Jackson Manzanita Branch Covered Jar Textiles and Mixed Media 1st Place Joan Whitcomb Victorian Dress 2nd Place Jerry Johnston Texas Unicorn: Jackalope Denim Jacket Jewelry 1st Place Shanna Steele Tucson Vista 2nd Place Jennifer Clower Royston Turquoise, Sterling Silver & 18K Gold Necklace Aspiring Artists 1st Place Nugget POP Self.

Honorable Mention Megan Gutt Desert Blooms

2019 ART JUDGES

Anne Kelly Lewis, ISA AM Gallery Director & Fine Art Appraiser, David Dike Fine Art, LLC Shelby Orr Director of School and Family Programs, Sid Richardson Art Museum; Artist

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Jennifer Casler Price Curator for Asian, African and Ancient American Art, Kimbell Art Museum

SILENT AUCTION Lydia Abigail Gold All Awash #5 Acrylic on Canvas, 24” x 36” Value: $650-975 Buy It Now: $1300 LydiaAbigailArtwork.com lydiaabigailartwork@gmail.com

Bill Barter Competitive Yoga Oil on Canvas, 18” x 24” Value: $375-565 Buy It Now: $750 wbarter@tx.rr.com

Denis Benjamin Purple Cactus- Big Bend National Park Watercolor, 21” x 28.5” Value: $600-900 Buy It Now: $1200 drbenjamin2003@yahoo.com

David Blow Vibrations in the Bush Digital Photograph, 26” x 26” Value: $600-900 Buy It Now: $1200 DavidBlow.net davoblow@aol.com

Lori Carter Boats Acrylic on Canvas, 17” x 21” Value: $300-450 Buy It Now: $600 tac.las@gmail.com

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Watt Casey Jr. Stevie Ray “Recovery” Vaughan Photography, 23” x 19” Value: $250-375 Buy It Now: $500 WattCasey.com watt50@sbcglobal.net

Jennifer Clower Royston Turquoise, Sterling & 18K Necklace Sterling, Stone, 18K Gold, 1.75” x 1.25” x 0.5” Value: $350-525 Buy It Now: $1050 jenndclower@gmail.com

Candy Clynch First Sign of Spring Oil, 16” x 13” Value: $500-750 Buy It Now: $1000 candy.clynch@gmail.com

Erica Connolly San Diego Sunsets Photography, 16” x 20” Value: $150-225 Buy It Now: $300 etsy.com/shop/theonewithwanderlust enc0024@gmail.com Daisy Cooper Koi Pond Oil, 15” x 15” Value: $150-225 Buy It Now: $300 daisycooper338@yahoo.com

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Thomas Diel Keepsake Haus Swiss Pear Wood, Maple, Aluminum, Stainless Steel cable drawer stops, 14.5” x 8.25” x 7.5” Value: $875-1315 Buy It Now: $1750 ThomasDiel.com tom@thomasdiel.com

A. Michelle Fox Overblown Rose Acrylic, 25” x 19” Value: $1050-1575 Buy It Now: $2100 ashleigh.michelle.haan@gmail.com

Sarah Graham Summer Shelter Watercolor, 11” x 13” Value: $300-450 Buy It Now: $600 SarahGrahamArt.com sarahgrahamart@gmail.com

Megan Gutt Desert Blooms Acrylic, 12” x 16.5” Value: $100-250 Buy It Now: $200 facebook.com/MeganGuttART megangutt@gmail.com

Hugh Heaton Flamingos at Night Watercolor, 20” x 27” Value: $500-750 Buy It Now: $1000 HSHeaton.wixsite.com/Hugh-Heaton hs_heaton@sbcglobal.net

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Thomas Helmick Grand Canyon 2 #10 Pastel on Paper, 25” x 21” Value: $700-1050 Buy It Now: $1400 ThomasHelmick.com tlhelmick@yahoo.com

Leigh Ann Williams Hickey Fawn Oil on Wood, 40” x 30” x 1.5” Value: $1500-5000 Buy It Now: $3000 Leighannwilliams.com lacreations@mac.com

Olivette Hubler Rocky Mountain Gold Oil on Canvas, 20” x 24” Value: $700-1050 Buy It Now: $1400 OlivetteHubler.com olivette@earthlink.net

Ralph Jackson Out of the Blue Acrylic, 16” x 16” Value: $500-750 Buy It Now: $1000 Facebook.com/RalphJacksonPaintings ralphnjackson@gmail.com

Sue Jackson Manzanita Branch Covered Jar Clay and Manzanita Wood, 18” x 16” x 9” Value: $500-750 Buy It Now: $1000 SueJacksonPottery.com snjpottery@gmail.com

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BJ Jones The Sword of Orion Photography, 10.5” x 14” Value: $350-525 Buy It Now: $700 bjjones357@charter.net

Sheri Jones Quince in Bloom Oil, 31” x 31” Value: $900-1350 Buy It Now: $1800 SheriArt.blogspot.com sheri@sherijonesart.com

Maegan Kirschner Her Summer Mixed Media, 36” x 36” Value: $500-750 Buy It Now: $1000 Twitter.com/amkstudiotexas maegan.kirschner@gmail.com

Larry and Elaine Klos Music Stand 3D Artwork, 47”- 57” x 20” x 19” Value: $1000-1500 Buy It Now: $2000 klostx@sbcglobal.net

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Lynn D. LaRose Waiting by the Creekbed Oil, 26” x 22” Value: $1500-2250 Buy It Now: $3000 LaRoseArt.com lynn@laroseart.com

Pouran Lashini White Snow Oil, 31.5” x 42” Value: $700-1050 Buy It Now: $1400 plashini313@yahoo.com Connie Logan Levsen Three Vases Watercolor, 30.5” x 33” Value: $1100-1650 Buy It Now: $2200 ConnieLevsen.com txclogan@sbcglobal.net

Jenifer Livesey Untitled Fluid Acrylics, 12” x 12” Value: $110-165 Buy It Now: $220 Etsy.com/people/jhansen4808 jenifer@jlartgallery.com

Chris Lokey Old Ceiling Photograph on Metal, 30” x 20” Value: $250-375 Buy It Now: $500 chrslokey@gmail.com

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Bob Lukeman Walls of Paris 1 Jardins de Plantes Photography, 23” x 31” Value: $1500-2250 Buy It Now: $3000 Facebook.com/ Robertlukemanphotography bob@prairielandpictures.com

Sally Martin Intergalactic Hues Multimedia, 12” x 34” Value: $390-585 Buy It Now: $780 SallyMartinArt.com salbrun@gmail.com

Sharon Summers McClung Crystal and Glass Crystal, Glass, Sterling Silver, Surgical Steel, 19” x 17” Value: $500-750 Buy It Now: $1000 jewelselite@gmail.com

Linnea McKenney Cliffs of El Tesoro Oil, 23” x 19” Value: $500-750 Buy It Now: $1000 linneamck@msn.com

Cynthia Medanich Blue and Butterfly Oil & Gold Leaf, 24” x 24” Value: $800-1200 Buy It Now: $1600 artsycjm@mac.com

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Jack Michanowski Bull Photography, 20” x 30” Value: $300-450 Buy It Now: $600 jack@sunsetjack.com

Donna Miller Eye of the Beholder Photography, 27” x 27” Value: $300-450 Buy It Now: $600 DonnaMillerPhotos.com donnamiller@sbcglobal.net

Steve Miller Shotgun Oil, 13” x 29”

Value: $1195-1750 Buy It Now: $2390

Susie Monzingo Tapestry Oil and Gold Leaf, 24” x 24” Value: $1000-1500 Buy It Now: $2000 susie@susiemonzingo.com SuzieMonzingo.com

Robert S. Nelson Tahiti Breeze Acrylic on Canvas, 24” x 20” Value: $150-225 Buy It Now: $300 roboticnelsonic@gmail.com

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SteveMillerStudios.com smiller2@sbcglobal.net

Nugget POP (Frenchie Tyson) Self.

Acrylic, 24” x 18” Value: $600-900 Buy It Now: $1200 Nugget-pop.square.site nuggetpopkid@gmail.com

Haley Ober In the Realm Multimedia, 16” x 20” Value: $75-115 Buy It Now: $225 haleyo7@sbcglobal.net

Randy Oberbeck First Bloom Airbrush Acrylic, 24” x 20” Value: $1500-2250 Buy It Now: $3000 gearboxcustoms@gmail.com OberbeckArtistry.com

Brianna Ortiz The Calm Acrylic Paint, 36” x 24” Value: $400-600 Buy It Now: $800 RawArtists.org/BriannaOrtiz brianna.ortiz@g.austincc.edu

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Stormie Parker Extinction Ceramic,24” x 13” Value: $800-1200 Buy It Now: $1600 WindStormStudio.com stormie@windstorm-llc.com

Amanda Plotnicki Lijitas Oil, 11” x 14” x 1.5” Value: $650-975 Buy It Now: $1300 amandaplotnicki@att.net

Hannah Powell Limitless Feather Earrings Leather, 4” x 1” Value: $40-70 Buy It Now: $80 hannah.powell628@gmail.com

Mary Rabien Little Wobbley Legs Oil, 16” x 14” Value: $250-375 Buy It Now: $500 MaryRabien.com merabien@hotmail.com

Raymond Rains Aquarium III Glass, 8.5” x 12” x 3.5” Value: $1250-1875 Buy It Now: $2500 CliffHouseStudio.com

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Chuck Roach Jack Palance Acrylic on Masonite, 27” x 36” Value: $1250-1875 Buy It Now: $2500 Roach-Art.com arrowheadx@aol.com Terry H. Shaw Peace Rose Oil, 17.5” x 21.5” Value: $350-525 Buy It Now: $700 TerryHShaw.com terryhshaw@gmail.com

Samuel Shelton Pure in Heart Oil on Panel, 31” x 25.5” Value: $3600-5400 Buy It Now: $7200 SamuelSheltonGallery.com samuelshelton86@gmail.com

Katlin E. Smith Tree Lines, Stars and Things: Wings #3 Oil, 19” x 23” Value: $450-675 Buy It Now: $900 Facebook.com/WingsOrginalArtwork wingsnwhimsyart@gmail.com

Pamela Steege Cheval Blanc Photography, 26” x 20” Value: $600-900 Buy It Now: $1200 PamelaSteegePhotography.com pamelasteege@yahoo.com

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Shanna Steele Tucson Vista Necklace Glass Beads and Crystals, 1” x 2” x 16” Value: $228-342 Buy It Now: $456 SteeleMagnoliaDesigns.com shanna@steelemagnoliadesigns.com

Janie Kirk Stidham Geo & Stitch Reclaimed Denim/Intuitive Stitch, 36” x 36” Value: $1000-1500 Buy It Now: $2000 Instagram.com/jane_time stidham@unt.edu

Jennifer M. Stufflebeam Blue Horizon Acrylic and Oil Stick on Canvas, 40” x 30” Value: $800-1200 Buy It Now: $1600 ArtOnTheBoulevard.com artonboulevard@aol.com

Pamela Summers Polychrome Ceramic, 18” x 12” diameter Value: $800-1500 Buy It Now: $1600 CliffHouseStudio.com pamelasummers@earthlink.net

Joanna Velasquez Spring in Texas Photograph on Metal, 16” x 16” Value: $200-300 Buy It Now: $400 joanna2uca@yahoo.com

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Chelsea Velázquez ThinkChic Fish & Calf Skin Leather with Hand Beaded Beads & Aqua Stone, 24” x 9” Value: $280-420 Buy It Now: $560 chelsey.velazquez1@gmail.com

Juan Enrique Velázquez On a Summer Night Oil on Wood, 30” x 36” Value: $1500-2250 Buy It Now: $3000 VelazquezArt.com juanenriquevelazquezart@gmail.com

Emily Jane Auld Vick Tarrant County Justice Giclee on Canvas, 36” x 12” Value: $350-525 Buy It Now: $700 Luckyskypaintings.com emily@luckyskypaintings.com

Tyler Wagner A Very Purry Christmas Acrylic on Canvas, 21” x 17” x 2” Value: $550-825 Buy It Now: $1100 wagsart.us wagnerbtyler@gmail.com

Beatriz Welch Winter Colors Acrylic on Canvas, 16” x 20” Value: $350-525 Buy It Now: $700 beawelch@att.net

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Joan Whitcomb Victorian Dress Textiles, 54” x 18” x 48” Value: $2000-3000 Buy It Now: $4000 ch.jbart@gmail.com

Phil Whittington Ain’t That a Corker Watercolor, 17” x 17” Value: $300-450 Buy It Now: $600 mawhittington@sbcglobal.net

Youth in Camp Fire develop abilities to: ++ Resolve conflicts ++ Be inclusive of others ++ Have empathy ++ Think before acting ++ Have purpose ++ Be confident 20

Since its founding in 1914, Camp Fire First Texas continues to provide a framework for youth to grow and succeed in life. Currently serving more than 24,000 children, youth, families and child care providers annually, First Texas is one of the largest councils in the country. In Camp Fire, children and youth find a safe, fun and inclusive place – a place where they form lasting relationships, learn to make healthy choices, build new talents and have a sense of belonging.

Camps & Outdoors Overnight Camp & Nature Day Camp Since 1934, Camp El Tesoro in Granbury has inspired generations of campers. Overnight camp programs are offered throughout the summer in sessions that range from 4- and 6-days up to two and four weeks. Day camp is offered in weekly sessions.

Camp sparks a child’s love of the outdoors and packs a punch of excitement by combining activities like archery and canoeing with nature studies, hands-on experiments and projects to gain an appreciation of the world around them.

Texas Outdoor Education Center The Texas Outdoor Education Center (TxOEC) at El Tesoro was founded to support the outdoor education needs of school children of all ages. The curriculum and programming provide environmental literacy and a deeper understanding of how earth and human systems interact.

Using an exploration approach, TxOEC lessons are customizable by grade, unit, and subject and are aligned with the Texas Education Agency’s Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.

And more: Inclusion Program • Grief Camp Family Programs • Retreats & Rentals

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Professional Growth Early Education Apprenticeship Program Launching in 2020, the Early Education Apprenticeship Program (EEAP) is an educational and career pathway building program. The first U.S. Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program for early childhood educators in the State of Texas, the EEAP includes paid on-the-job learning, coupled with educational courses and one-on-one coaching in the classroom from a Camp Fire mentor.

School Readiness Program More than 85% of brain development occurs in the first three years of life. Camp Fire School Readiness helps make the most of those years by providing on-site mentoring, professional development and educational materials to early education programs that feed into Fort Worth ISD. Students who have been part of the Camp Fire program have higher reading and math scores than their peers for the duration of their elementary school career, not just upon entering kindergarten.

And more: Professional Development Courses

Child Care and After School After School After school programs make the most of children’s out of school time. Through STEM focused activities, tinker spaces and meaningful adult interaction, youth are encouraged to explore their interests in a project-based approach.

Additionally, each site provides homework assistance and dedicated time for outdoor exploration.

Child Development Center and Demonstration School The Camp Fire Child Development Center provides highquality early education and care for children age six weeks through pre-k and serves as a community resource to model research-based best practices.

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Teens In Action Teens in Action provides year-round support to help high school students in at-risk communities remain actively engaged in school, graduate and prepare for a promising future.

Combining small group meetings, college visits, community volunteering, guest speakers and mentoring, the program boosts confidence, builds selfesteem and develops leadership skills.

December 7 Breakfast with Santa at Camp El Tesoro

February 1, 2020 Camp Classic Trail Run

February 21 – 23, 2020 Winter Camping

March 28, 2020 Early Childhood Conference

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Sponsors

Anne T. and Robert M. Bass

Anne and Orlando Carvalho Sue Holland Drenda and John Witt Mary Potishman Lard Trust | Virginia Hobbs Charitable Trust Axcelora | Bank of Texas | Beacon Hill Wealth Services - Brandon Chase | BSCO, Inc. | Donna James Harvey | IDEA Public Schools | Jackson Walker LLP | Jake and Linda Jacobson | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | Junior League of Fort Worth | Legend Bank | Luther King Capital Management | Lisa D. Mares | Bill and Stacy McCoy | Meta Alice Keith Bratten Foundation | Pacheco Koch | Radiology Associates of North Texas, P.A. | Rogers Wealth Group, Inc. | Schaefer Advertising | Tarrant County College District | Tiedtke Marketing Group, Inc. | Kay West and John Molyneaux Bright Eyed Blooms | Christie Eckler | David and Lauri Curtis Hadobas