Photo By Sgt. Medina Ayala-Lo | Combat Center Marines present the flag during the Old Town Artisan Studio’s 3rd...... read more read more
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LA QUINTA, Calif. - There is an excited murmur in the air as smiling men and women anticipate the night’s first item for auction. The chatter dies down as Combat Center Marines begin marching onto the stage. They come to a halt and the room bursts into applause. They are presenting the American flag.
Old Town Artisan Studio held their third annual Hearts for Arts fundraiser gala hosted in the Flora Ballroom of a La Quinta Hotel located in La Quinta, Calif., Jan. 17, 2015.
“Our whole goal is to put art into the hearts and hands of children and other nonprofit groups where art has been taken away from their programs and their schools,” said Victory Grund, founder of Old Town Artisan Studio, native of La Quinta, Calif. “We appreciate the Marines and what they do so much, so it’s great to have them be a part of this ceremony.”
Old Town Artisan Studio was started in 2009 in an effort to provide free and low cost classes to the community.
“We’re doing kiln based art and my biggest dream is to take our mobile van and serve children, spouses and families of our active duty men and women [in my own way],” Grund said.
The night began with silent auctions of various art works, and approximately 200 people were in attendance. Once those closed, there were performances by entertainers singing songs by Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe, during which dinner was served. The live auctions began shortly after dinner was served.
Everything from original artwork to cruise tickets were offered as auction items to those in attendance. The proceeds raised during the gala will go toward funding art programs for children and service members.
“Art is healing. Art heals stress, and I know it would mean so much to our service men and women up there, our children up there, to build memories that they can keep forever,” Grund said.
| Date Taken: | 01.17.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 01.22.2015 12:23 |
| Story ID: | 152463 |
| Location: | LA QUINTA, CA, US |
| Hometown: | LA QUINTA, CA, US |
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