The 18th Annual Red Cross Ball at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary

Mr Barry Porter, Executive Director of the Triangle ARC, hamming it up with the NASCAR manequin.

Silent auction items, including a Harley Davidson leather jacket.

A standing ovation for Mr. Ray Price, who received the humanitarian award.

Mr. Ray Price receiving his award.

A mural of Cafe du Monde by Matthew Mahler

A mural of St. Louis Cathedral by Matthew Mahler.

The 18th Annual Red Cross Ball was held at Prestonwood Country Club on Saturday, March 21, 2009.  The theme was "An Evening in the French Quarter".

The silent and premium auctions raised funds for the Triangle ARC.  The Vanilla Cake Band, a 9 piece assemblage, performed jazz and funk as a donation to the crowd.  As part of the evening's events, Mr. Ray Price received a humanitarian award for his service to the community.  

A Stroll Around Holly Springs Art Show

"Holly Springs Water Tower" by Matthew Mahler
The Nature of Art will be hosting the latest paintings by Matthew Mahler, featuring scenes of historic downtown Holly Springs.  The show will open Friday, February 13th from 6-8pm 

Plinky: Plinky is here.

Plinky: Plinky is here.

Durham Art Walk Is Coming in November

The Durham Art Walk will be held November 1-2, 2008.  It's a tour of galleries and artist studios  in downtown Durham.  For more information, click here !

Art Raleigh - an Art Fair on October 18-19th

Art Raleigh is being held October 18-19th on Lichtin Plaza in front of the Progress Energy Performing Arts Center.  It's an art fair showcasing North Carolina artists and their works.  For more info, visit the New Raleigh blog by clicking here!

The Artspace 7th Annual Collectors Gala - in Raleigh

Artspace's 7th Annual Collectors Gala will be held Saturday, November 15, 2008 in Raleigh, NC. Doors open at 6:00 pm. There will be a silent and live art auction. To purchase tickets or for more info, click Here!

Ben Long Fresco Trail - a North Carolina journey

photo courtesy of Ben Long Fresco Trail website.
The Ben Long Fresco Trail is a trail of the frescos painted in the western part of North Carolina.  

Ben Long is a portrait painter and fresco painter in the ancient art of painting into wet plaster walls.