Via Colori starts tomorrow!

[supermom262]

Via Colori begins tomorrow!

Via Colori is a modern day expression of a centuries old art form. This annual event in Seaside, one of Seaside Neighborhood School's two big fundraisers each year, brings together more than three dozen artists to paint the street in Seaside Town Square. Each artist’s large scale masterpiece is sponsored by a business or individual and is created on the pavement of the closed-off streets of Seaside.
Via Colori is different from other festivals and is founded on a spirit of cooperation and non-competitiveness. There are no winners and no losers, just the collective creative expression of artists working together to support our school.

Weekend highlights will include:

 Sale of student art-work

 Auction of pieces from local artists

 Sale of cotton candy and other refreshments with proceeds benefiting the 8th grade trip

 Musical entertainment provided by Radio 30A, as well as live performances by Jimmy Ward and Friends

 Painting of street by local artists and students and face painting for the little ones!

Please join us on Saturday and Sunday and have a live art experience like no other!

[cp]

sounds like funn, maybe someone will post pics.

[Randy_McMurphy]

looking forward to colori every year. i'll be there most of the day!!!

[Ocean Lover]

Someone please take pics!!!

[Smiling JOe]

sounds like funn, maybe someone will post pics.

If only I had $2,200 to give to Cox Communications for them to set up a station for my internet (just kidding, but that is what they want), I'd have alreAdy posted a few from the prep. Maybe tomorrow.

[Jdarg]

Bump- a beautiful day for some beautiful art!

[supermom262]

I am taking pictures as the Mr. is one of the featured artists. I'll post later on.

[SGB]

Come see our own Beachmom paint! She'll be painting for the Blue Giraffe at Via Colori.

[supermom262]

Also, my daughter and best friend are doing the square for Pizza by the Sea. Thanks to the Pritchetts!

[rapunzel]

When is the best time to go?

[Ocean Lover]

I am taking pictures as the Mr. is one of the featured artists. I'll post later on.

Come see our own Beachmom paint! She'll be painting for the Blue Giraffe at Via Colori.

Also, my daughter and best friend are doing the square for Pizza by the Sea. Thanks to the Pritchetts!

I wish I could see all it in person!!!

[kathydwells]

If only I had $2,200 to give to Cox Communications for them to set up a station for my internet (just kidding, but that is what they want), I'd have alreAdy posted a few from the prep. Maybe tomorrow.

Are we going to have to take up a donation?

[supermom262]

When is the best time to go?

Rapunzel, you can watch the art progress - that is the funn of it! Some artists take two days to finish. I think they will go to about 5 ish today and start back in the morning around 9:00.

Buy student art work - inexpensive, original works of art - great for vaction houses!

Also, the featured artists will have amazing work to bid on as well!

[Smiling JOe]

[supermom262]

It was an absolutely gorgeous day to paint outside!
First picture - on sidewalk
Second picture - Student artwork for sale @ $25.00
Third picture - Amazing, by the way, by Brad Greek, available to bid on tomorrow.

[supermom262]

First pic: Melissa Davis in action
Second pic: My daughter creating a pizza for Pizza by the Sea
Third pic: Beachmom about 1/3 of the way through
Fourth pic: Completed Justin Gaffrey masterpiece!

Come tomorrow and bid on these incredible pictures!

[supermom262]

Last batch for tonight!
First pic: Not sure who painted it but it is really cute!
Second pic: Billie Gaffrey original!
Third pic: almost completed Pizza by the Sea square!

[iwishiwasthere]

Grayt pics What a funn event!!! That seems like one of the best fundraisers I have seen.

[Beach Bimmer]

Saw many of these yesterday, and it all goes back to one objective: support our kids by seeing, loving, and buying their awesome artwork!

Stacy & Jim @ Fired Up!

[Ocean Lover]

Thanks for the grayt pics SM!!!

[Jdarg]

It is a blast to watch Beachmom paint! I had the honor of sitting next to her canvas for awhile!

The day was great- everyone should run over at least for a bit and check out the street art AND works on canvas. I believe the auction for the canvasses starts at 1 pm- Supermom, is that correct?

Another great work in progress yesterday was a giant Jimi Hendrix, led by the sons of a SoWaller, and featuring a bunch of SWHS guys. This one is going to be very cool when finished.

[SGB]

The silent auction for the canvases ENDS at 4PM today. There are clipboards in front of each canvas where you can place your bid anytime this morning. I have bid on Beachmom's painting and I won't be happy if someone outbids me!!! There is a lot of great artwork by many local, and not so local artists. Melissa Davis, Justin Gaffrey, Joe Cloutier and of course Beachmom are a few that I know. The paintings are all GREAT! Justin has 3 paintings up for bid, so if you've ever wanted a Gaffrey painting this might be a great chance to get one at a great price. There is a painting of Frostbites and the Seaside scene that is wonderful. I don't know the artist, I think he was from out of the area. A young artist was in the middle of painting a female surfer and it looked like it was going to be fabulous. There were also a few other artists doing canvases and they were amazing. Go to Via Colori this morning and get yourself some art!

[supermom262]

Sorry I missed Jimi - I will get today.

$15. for a Via Colori t-shirt painted by Billie Gaffrey
$25. gets you a great piece of art - perfect for a kid's room or vacation house - original works of budding artists!
$200. for a family square 6x6 - there might be a few left if you feel like being artistic today!

Silent Auction: The canvasses are really beautiful! If you are in the market for artwork by local artists and want to support the Seaside Neighborhood School (who, by the way, is headed to Auburn in December to compete in the B.E.S.T. - Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology Robotics competition!) come on out and get in on the action!

Some artists have completed their work already and some *looks behind her* are diligently painting as we speak!

We are so blessed to have the many talented artists, giving of their time and art, and sponsors - whether family or businesses, all working together to further the students and school!

Thanks!

[SGB]

The bidding for the silent auction for the canvas art will now close at 4PM. Come on out and support the school and all the artists!

[supermom262]

I'm posting a few more pics; will get the rest later!

1st pic: Superdad: Albert F's Sponsor
2nd pic:?
3rd pic?
4th pic: SWHS Boys: Buzzett Family Sponsor

[Grayton Girl]

It WAS a beautiful weekend for art. Here's a pic of my son and some of his friends after they finished their masterpiece. They had a fine time!

[iwishiwasthere]

I'm posting a few more pics; will get the rest later!

1st pic: Superdad: Albert F's Sponsor
2nd pic:?
3rd pic?
4th pic: SWHS Boys: Buzzett Family Sponsor

I love Superdad's pic. Did it sell? Brings back memories of my 2005 5K experience. I was on the last leg and saw a sign that said "Piece of Cake". I burst out laughing and enjoyed the rest of my run. I was able to purchase that piece, and everyone in that enters my home loves it! My only regret was that I was not able to have the child sign the piece.

[QUOTE=Grayton Girl;313242]It WAS a beautiful weekend for art. Here's a pic of my son and some of his friends after they finished their masterpiece. They had a fine time!

Grayt work...looks as if they had a good time. Nice way to spend the day.

[Brad Greek]

I would like to thank everyone for a great weekend experience that I will cherish forever. The hospitality and support was awesome as everone had a great time, making this event successful. Thanks for inviting me out and welcoming me into your community. Great job everyone and I hope to see you at the next one.

[Allifunn]

I would like to thank everyone for a great weekend experience that I will cherish forever. The hospitality and support was awesome as everone had a great time, making this event successful. Thanks for inviting me out and welcoming me into your community. Great job everyone and I hope to see you at the next one.

Brad....your art looks awesome! Please post often! SoWal loves artists!

All the pics are wonderful! Thanks Supermom for sharing! I so wish I could have been there...maybe next year....

Grayto Girl...your son & his friends....make my heart smile! Budding artists (your daughter too Supermom! )

[supermom262]

iwishiwasthere,


[quote=iwishiwasthere;313288]I love Superdad's pic. Did it sell? Brings back memories of my 2005 5K experience. I was on the last leg and saw a sign that said "Piece of Cake". I burst out laughing and enjoyed the rest of my run. I was able to purchase that piece, and everyone in that enters my home loves it! My only regret was that I was not able to have the child sign the piece.

It WAS a beautiful weekend for art. Here's a pic of my son and some of his friends after they finished their masterpiece. They had a fine time!

Grayt work...looks as if they had a good time. Nice way to spend the day.

Thank you! Yes, I got into a bidding war for it and was outbid at the last minute. It was getting too steep for me anyway. I asked Superdad to paint another one, maybe I'll have him do a couple (although he is not in a hurry to draw all the people again!)

I will try to find out who painted the piece of cake sign - if you bring it back for the 2008 race, I will try to get it signed for you if you want!

[iwishiwasthere]

[QUOTE=supermom26.2;313315]iwishiwasthere,

I love Superdad's pic. Did it sell? Brings back memories of my 2005 5K experience. I was on the last leg and saw a sign that said "Piece of Cake". I burst out laughing and enjoyed the rest of my run. I was able to purchase that piece, and everyone in that enters my home loves it! My only regret was that I was not able to have the child sign the piece.



Thank you! Yes, I got into a bidding war for it and was outbid at the last minute. It was getting too steep for me anyway. I asked Superdad to paint another one, maybe I'll have him do a couple (although he is not in a hurry to draw all the people again!)

I will try to find out who painted the piece of cake sign - if you bring it back for the 2008 race, I will try to get it signed for you if you want!

That will be grayt. I will try to post the pic later. Sneaking internet at work

[SGB]

I would like to thank everyone for a great weekend experience that I will cherish forever. The hospitality and support was awesome as everone had a great time, making this event successful. Thanks for inviting me out and welcoming me into your community. Great job everyone and I hope to see you at the next one.

Brad - Thank YOU, for 2 grayt paintings that had bidding wars and helping everyone out the last 2 days. It was grayt to meet you and I love your art. Brad was right there pitching in where needed, loading tables, lugging chairs, taking down tents. Both of his paintings were wonderful and he did them with a knife.

There are two ladies that were the driving force behind this year's Via Colori - Billie Gaffrey and Dana Akridge. These two worked long and hard for this successful event. The school is incredibly lucky to have them, not just for this event, but for everything else they do for Seaside School. The Gaffreys, both Justin and Billie, are always there to do whatever needs to be done, which usually translates to a lot of back breaking, hard work. They are incredible.

I've tried to add some photos, but it keeps saying that the file upload failed. I'll work on it and see if I can upload a photo of Beachmom's final product. I now have it in my house since I was the high bidder after a bidding war! Yeah!

[cp]

I love this kind of stuff. I want to see the t-shirts!!

[iwishiwasthere]

Here is my grayt painting!!! I smile everytime I look at it.