COMMISSIONED
A COMMISSIONED ARTWORK FUNDRAISER
August 17th – September 15th, 2020
SUPPORT CVAC AND BUY A RAFFLE TICKET TODAY!
The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center is hosting their inaugural COMMISSIONED Fundraiser where 100% of all money raised goes towards the Cuyahoga Valley Art Center.
TICKETS $20 EACH OR 6 FOR $100
PRIZES:
ONE COMMISSIONED ART PIECE BY A PARTICIPATING ARTIST (SEE LIST BELOW)
ONE WOOD CARVING BY WORLD CLASS CARVER, TOM BALDWIN
THREE $50 GIFT CARDS TO BE USED TOWARDS A CLASS OR WORKSHOP AT CVAC

TICKETS SOLD AUGUST 17TH – SEPTEMBER 15TH
To promote safety in these uncertain times, no physical tickets will be issued. Tickets purchased will be placed in a drawing with the name, phone number and email address listed of purchaser.
TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED VIA:
EVENTBRITE: cvaccommissioned.eventbrite.com (On Website Search Cuyahoga Valley Art Center)

PHONE: 330-928-8092

MAIL IN: Send Purchasers NAME, PHONE #, EMAIL and Payment to     

Cuyahoga Valley Art Center 2131 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

FRONT DESK: Visit our front desk to purchase a ticket today!

CLICK HERE FOR: Commissioned 2020 FORM

*Purchase can also be made at CVAC’s front desk. Winners will be contacted September 18th. Must be 18 to purchase a ticket or win a prize. No Refunds on purchases. There is no limit to the number of tickets an individual can purchase.

50/50 Matching Sponsor
Artistic Sponsor

GRAND PRIZE INFORMATION:

TOM BALDWIN WOOD CARVING

SUBJECT: Male Cardinal
SIZE:
MEDIUM: Wood carving
FRAMED?: No frame required for three-dimensional work.
DETAILS: This stunning carving, complete with habitat, portrays a male cardinal in dynamic pose perched upon a juxtaposed natural/modern habitat. This one of a kind, hand crafted work is being offered in lieu of a ‘commissioned’ piece and is of a $1,200 value.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS FOR THE COMMISSIONED ART PIECE

MARK GIANGASPERO

SUBJECT:  Portrait
SIZE:  16”x20” of 18″x24″
MEDIUM: Oil Painting or Pastel
FRAMED?: Unframed
DETAILS: Portraits done from photo’s, ideally shot by Mark Giangaspero if possible.

SALLY HESTON

SUBJECT: Potential Subjects; Landscape, Floral, Still Life, Garden Scene, Animal (i.e. pet portrait), Architectural study (i.e. house portrait), or other, after consultation and agreement between the artist and client.  As an “alternative”, in place of a “commissioned painting”, the client may choose a finished painting from a selection of previously finished, framed, paintings in the artist’s home studio.  Many subjects and sizes are available and some of these paintings are award winners.
SIZE: Size and format of the painting depends on the chosen subject, but the actual image size will be a minimum of 11”x14” up to a maximum of 18” x 24”.
MEDIUM: Watercolor or Pastel
FRAMED?: Unframed; Artist will provide a single, white, mat for the finished work. (The client will be responsible for framing the finished commissioned artwork.)
DETAILS: If a commissioned painting is desired, it will be done from a good quality reference photo (or photos) – either the artist’s or the client’s.  The client must provide the photo(s) if the subject is more than 20 miles from Broadview Heights, OH.

DEANNA CLUCAS

SUBJECT:  Potential Subjects; Animal (i.e. pet portrait), Architectural study (i.e. house portrait), or other, after consultation and agreement between the artist and client.  As an “alternative”, in place of a “commissioned painting”, the client may choose a finished painting from a selection of previously finished, framed, paintings in the artist’s home studio.  Many subjects and sizes are available.
SIZE:  Size and format of the painting depends on the chosen subject, but the actual image size will be a minimum of 11”x14” up to a maximum of 18” x 24”.
MEDIUM:  Watercolor
FRAMED?:  Unframed; Artist will provide a single, white, mat for the finished work. (The client will be responsible for framing the finished commissioned artwork.)
DETAILS: If a commissioned painting is desired, it will be done from a good quality reference photo (or photos) – either the artist’s or the client’s.  The client must provide the photo(s) if the subject is more than 20 miles from artist.

LINDA HUTCHINSON

SUBJECT:  Portrait or Animal
SIZE:  16”x20” Oil Painting OR 10”x14” Watercolor
MEDIUM: Oil Painting or Watercolor
FRAMED?: Unframed
DETAILS: Portraits done from photo reference. As an “alternative”, in place of a “commissioned painting”, the client may choose a finished painting from a selection of previously finished, potentially framed, paintings in the artist’s home studio. Many subjects and sizes are available and some of these paintings are award winners.

BETH LINDENBERGER
SUBJECT: Endoeric Basins
SIZE: either 2.5 x 12 x 5.5 in. OR 3.75 x 12.5 x 6 in.
MEDIUM: Porcelain
FRAMED?: Unframed
DETAILS: The selection between these two unique pieces stand in place of a new ‘commissioned’ pieces due to creation time and complexities of the medium. The finished pieces are both representative of Beth Lindenberg’s unique style and each are valued over $500.

SUSAN MENCINI
SUBJECT:  Landscape
SIZE:  12”x 24”
MEDIUM: acrylic/mixed media landscape painting done on watercolor paper mounted onto a cradled wooden gallery profile board
FRAMED?: Unframed
DETAILS: Color scheme and subject matter will be in line with your favorite season. This one of a kind piece will surely brighten any room of your home for many years to come.

Modern Woodmen Fraternal Order is sponsoring the fundraiser with a 50/50 matching grant up to $2,500. Collide: Cuyahoga Falls and corresponding board member Kamila Fisher is the Artistic Sponsor, supporting the selected artist’s payment.
The Cuyahoga Valley Art Center has been supporting the visual arts in Cuyahoga Falls since 1934. This 2020 fundraiser will help to support CVAC and their local arts community during these uncertain times. This event stands in place of their Women’s Auxiliary Annual Luncheon & Art Auction, Vibrant Pallet Annual Fundraiser, and Used Art Supply Sale.