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4th Annual Arts & Flowers July 2O, 2O13 by Beth Raebeck Hall
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art, enchanting music, profusions of fantastic flowers, copious amounts of food . . . all presented with excessive élan. Everyone coveted an invitation to his dazzling events (also hoping, of course, to witness the sizzling passion between Jay and Daisy). The alchemy of beautiful art and lush flowers, melodious music, and scrumptious nibbles blended together makes an intoxicating potion for Nashville’s avid art collectors. The 4th Annual Arts & Flowers includes all of these elements. All event proceeds benefit the charitable arm of ALIAS, Nashville’s GRAMMY-nominated chamber ensemble. In turn, each year ALIAS awards grants to three area non-profits from concert sales. This year Better Decisions, The Contributor, and STARs were selected. ALIAS will perform during the event, to be held at the ultra-cool W.O. Smith Music School.
Annie Tagg, Beach Lovers, Acrylic on canvas, 24" x 18"
Arts & Flowers pairs venerable artists with noted floral designers who interpret one piece of the artists’ work in flowers. This year twenty artists will exhibit their work with floral companion pieces, while another ten artists will showcase artworks featuring floral subjects. Returning artists include Charlotte Terrell, Jade Reynolds, and Jann Harrison, to name a few. Edie Maney, Lisa McReynolds, Lauren Dunn, and W.J. Cunningham will also exhibit.
Flowers by Amelie DeGaulle, artist Tom Turnbull
Terry White of English Garden
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