September 2013 EVB MAGAZINE 29
DAR TO HONOR LOCAL ARTIST The Desert Wells Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution announced that Lynne Loss, owner of the Cheney Art Gallery, has been awarded the NSDAR American Heritage Women in the Arts Recognition Award. This award is designed to recognize worthy women for outstanding achievements in the non-performance arts who have contributed to her artistic design and creation. Lynne is not only a successful artist but has been extremely generous in donating her art to the community. Her painting entitled, Pink Bearded Iris was auctioned for American Marketing Association for Education. The second print of the Bearded Iris was sent to Vice President Richard B. Cheney in Washington DC (May 2002) and is in his collection. Among other paintings, Folk Art School House was painted for a donation for an auction to help raise over $8,000 for New Mexico Chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners which went to support NAWBO’s mission of propelling women entrepreneurs into economic and social spheres of power worldwide.
The American Flag was painted on canvas in 2010 for Vice President Cheney and then enlarged to a 16x20 Geclee print which is now displayed in Queen Creek (AZ) Town Hall. In June 2012, Lynne donated a framed acrylic picture, entitled, Constitution Hall to the Desert Wells Chapter which helped to raise $1,000 for Wounded Warriors. The Davis-Cheney Art Gallery adds immense value to the community of Queen Creek and surrounding areas. The art and services they provide give a caring artistic perspective to our growing town and diverse community. Desert Wells Regent Sandra Wilson stated “we were so happy to be able to honor this gifted artist who unstintingly has given her talent to her community.” Members of the Desert Wells Chapter live in Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction and surrounding communities and trace their ancestors to a man or woman who fought for American Independence. Contact Linda Enz (480-403-1477) for additional membership information.