Sandy Springs Society hosts Mystery Masterpieces to fund local nonprofit groups

Members of the Mystery Masterpieces Committee of the Sandy Springs Society Gail Jokerst Anne Sherwood Cathy Galloway Beth Robertson and Sana Thomas prepare for their art benefit event Provided by the Sandy Springs Society Sandy Springs Society renews its Mystery Masterpieces fundraising event on April presenting canvases for sale that renowned local artists and notable population members painted The artistic event will be to p m at the former Tuesday Morning location at Roswell Road Sandy Springs Mystery Masterpieces attendees will view artwork and purchase pieces that interest them without knowing the artist s identity More than canvases will be sold for each Only after the purchase will the new owners discover the artists names The event was designed after London s prominent Royal College of Art s Secret SaleProceeds from the art sales will go directly to local nonprofits We re looking to have a little fun and infuse a bit of excitement into our arts scene through Mystery Masterpieces all while raising money for our local nonprofit organizations stated Cathy Galloway co-chair of the event More than Atlanta area artists and group leaders including Steve Penley have donated x works of art Penley has emerged as one of America s pre-eminent and majority of sought-after artists during his -year career Additional local artists include Suzie Pryor Barbara Royal Shane McDonald Allison Doke and Barrett Ervin Shelton The quality of the canvases displays their artistic skills in oils watercolors acrylic collage and photography Click here to view the gallery Local artists from Art Sandy Springs Sandy Springs Arts Foundation Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center City Springs Theatre Company and Georgia Ensemble Theatre at Act Productions are participating The Mystery Masterpieces event coincides with World Art Day Tickets are and include two drinks and light bites The artwork pieces are each For more information on Mystery Masterpieces and The Sandy Springs Society visit sandyspringssociety org and follow on Facebook and Instagram Since the Sandy Springs Society has been dedicated to improve the quality of life in Sandy Springs by supporting nonprofit organizations in the district that promote the arts heritage teaching climate and social services It has awarded more than million in grants The post Sandy Springs Society hosts Mystery Masterpieces to fund local nonprofit groups appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta