Painted Violins Unveiled

The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra’s Painted Violin Society held their annual event celebrating the unveiling of the artists and their uniquely decorated violins on March 9 at ServisFirst Bank in downtown Huntsville.

Beginning in 2009, the Painted Violin Society has partnered with artists to create decorated violins to be auctioned at the Crescen-Dough Auction. Proceeds from the sale and an annual sponsorship from the Damson Automotive Group support the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra FREE Family Concert. When the works are complete, the Society hosts the unveiling to thank the artists and celebrate the violins. This year's spectacular violins were created by Joan Curtis, Melanie Blackerby, and Zara Lowry. Belinda Ivy and Ann Coffey planned the event and ServisFirst Bank, who has hosted the PVS Unveiling, served as a gracious host to approximately 100 guests. n