Bustin' at the Seams

Saturday, we cut our Tulsa trip short to head back for IAO "Money Talk, Art Walks" Party. It was an art fundraiser for the foundation and T and I had submitted some drawings. We were unsure of the master plan but we were in for a treat. We knew it was an auction of sorts but really it turned out better than expected. Patrons purchased tickets in 3 categories, $100, $75, $50. Each ticket was placed in the pot and names were drawn out at each price level beginning with the $100 pot. Quite the crowd. As the participants were chosen they had 30 seconds to pick the piece of their fancy. They had a guy who played the 'game show host' and two lovely assistants. It was like nothing I'd seen before and I loved it. People were drinking, merrymaking and getting genuinely excited about art. These were T's pieces. The top one was snatched in the first round. She sold a piece for $100! Congratulations! Here mine hang at each end of the top row. Get a better look here. Mine didn't make the cut, but it was a great experience and resume builder. Afterward, we headed home, kicked our feet up and drank to T's accomplishments. She's officially a professional artist, selling art!