January 24, 2014
 

        ART AUCTION APRIL 10
 
Register now to inspire and be inspired

Click here to register to attend our annual Gotta Have Art auction fundraiser, which will be held at Seven Seas in Hartland on April 10 at 5:30 pm. You will hear from keynote speaker Joe Randa, Donna Lexa's son and retired major league baseball player. New this year, celebrity auctioneer Steve "the Homer" True, will emcee the festivities.

Enjoy food and drink while bidding on exciting items, like an autographed, framed Aaron Rodgers jersey! You will be inspired by the talent of our student artists while helping to keep inspiring their creative expression. Bring all your friends and family members!

        BROUGHT TO YOU BY...
 
Companies caring about our community  

Your support gives student artist Leah opportunities for creativity & joy.
Great thanks to the corporate sponsors of our auction on April 10, which include the following major event sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor ($5,000):
Campbell & Associates


Media Sponsor: 
Waukesha Freeman/
Conley Publishing Group


Monet Sponsors ($1,000 and up):
  • Goodwill Industries of Southeast Wisconsin
  • R & R Insurance
  • Waukesha State Bank

We so appreciate your contribution to our community of artists!  

 

        STUDENT ARTIST WINS AWARD 
 
Jackie Senn awarded second place in art contest 
 
Donna Lexa Art Centers' student artist, Jackie Senn, won second place in the Tap the Potential Art Exhibition at Milwaukee County's Mitchell International Airport in October. The exhibit, hosted annually in honor of Disability Awareness month since 2003, featured the works of over 50 local artists with disabilities.

Read on... 
        "ART IS SO GOOD FOR THE HEART!"
 
A gift good for the heart for Valentine's Day   

Student artist Kelly, with her Valentine's Day artwork 
Does your sweetie really need another set of heart-shaped measuring spoons for Valentine's Day? This year give a gift that reflects what a student in a recent sample class said of her experience: "Art is so good for the heart!"

Make an honorarium gift to the Donna Lexa Art Centers for Valentine's Day (or an upcoming  birthday or anniversary). Send your donation to 247 Wisconsin Ave. in Waukesha, 53186, or donate online
here. We'll send your honoree an acknowledgment of your gift.

        RECEPTIONS HONOR ARTISTS
 
Student artists receive recognition

Student artist Maggie at the Delafield Arts Center.
The Donna Lexa Art Centers displays student artwork in the community every month. Some of these exhibitions also pay tribute to our students through receptions, where they receive the acknowledgment as artists that they deserve.

Two student artists participated in a Meet the Artist event at the Town Hall Library in North Lake in October. We also held an Opening Reception at the Delafield Arts Center in November, featuring the work of several students. Click here to see photos from those events.


NEWS BRIEFS

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Matching funds achieved!

Thanks to many of you generous donors, we exceeded our end-of year goal to raise $6,000 to be matched by Joe Randa, son of Donna Lexa and retired MLB player. Thank you to those who contributed to the transformational power of art for our participants!

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Upcoming events


Visit our booth at the Artworks Studio
Clearance Show

Saturday, Jan. 25
10 am- 4 pm   
Waukesha Expo Center
Admission: $3 or 2 canned goods to benefit the Food Pantry of Waukesha County

Artists Reception

Alice Baker Memorial Library in Eagle
Saturday, Feb. 8
1-2:30 pm
 Celebrate our  student artists as they share their artwork. 
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Spread out your gift

Did you know that you can sign up online for automatic monthly donations by credit card? Make it easy to support artistic opportunities by spreading your donation over the course of the year. Just $10 a month pays for a partial scholarship for a low-income student to attend weekly classes for five months! To sign up, go to www.DonnaLexa.org/donate. 
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New Fiber Arts Class 

Student artists, join us at the Waukesha location for a "textiler" adventure into art! Learn about the following techniques: weaving, fabric painting, rug hooking, tie dyeing and more. Discover the fun, beauty and challenges of creating "fiber" art. We will meet Thursdays  at 6-8 pm, Apr. 24  to May 29. The cost of the class is $102 for all six classes. To register, contact our office by Apr. 17 at 262-521-2292 or [email protected].
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Welcome aboard! 

Welcome to three new members of our
Board of Directors:

 Sue Loesl, a registered art therapist and Adaptive Art Specialist at the Milwaukee Public Schools


Judy Leiterman, a certified property manager and Real Estate Asset Manager for Astar Capital Management

Karen Tredwell, Executive Director of the Food Pantry of Waukesha County

We are excited about how our growing board will enhance our promotion of creativity, dignity and community for our artists!
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