APRIL 29, 2012

BENEFIT ART SHOW & AUCTION

PIER 59 STUDIOS WEST

SANTA MONICA, CA

Join us this spring for the return of the offbeat, eclectic ARTWORKS FOR THE CURE, a benefit art show and sale featuring the work of contemporary painters, sculptors, and photographers.

ARTWORKS FOR THE CURE TAKES FLIGHT

Over 400 art enthusiasts gathered at T.J. Martell’s inaugural ARTWORKS FOR THE CURE event on September 26th, 2010 at trendy Bergamot Station in Santa Monica. The event featured a broad spectrum of contemporary art and photography with over 160 unique pieces for purchase. The collection included originals and limited editions, from over 50 established and up-and-coming painters, sculptors and photographers including the graphic works of many well-known music artists.

Sponsors included: 20th Century Fox, NOW That’s What I Call Music, Continental Airlines, MEDIABASE, City National Bank, NICK.COM, MySpace Music, BMI, The Gary Group, Kiame Wines, Gibson Foundation, ICM, Tesla, and Tiato Restaurant and An Catering.  The afternoon also featured a live auction including First Class international and domestic trips, courtesy of T.J. Martell corporate sponsor, Continental Airlines.

The T.J. Martell Foundation would like to sincerely thank event Co-Chairs Elsa and Dick Gary who guided the event to its first successful year. The event raised over $200k thanks to the Gary’s incredible dedication, expertise and passion for the event. Thank you Dick and Elsa, we couldn’t have done it without you!

Co-Chairs, Elsa & Dick Gary

Honored at the event were Robert Kraft, President of Fox Music, and the memory of Bob Mercer, CEO, Now That's What I Call Music

Artworks 2010 featured the art of:

Ryan Adams ~ Thomas Arvid ~ Brandon Boyd ~ Justin Bua ~ Chase ~ David Choe ~ William Conlon
Stanley Donwood ~ Shepard Fairey ~ Jimi Hendrix ~ Janis Joplin ~ Diane Rudnick Mann
Frank Charles ~ Dante Minuto ~ Andre Miripolsky ~ Jason Mraz ~ Dave Newman ~ Hank O'Neal
Frederick Prescott ~ Paul Ryan ~ Grace Slick ~ Lamar Sorrento ~ Bradford Stewart
Robert Weingarten ~ Herb Williams ~ Luke Wooden

The official airline of the T.J. Martell Foundation