Jackie Ressa, Bowl of Cherries, acrylic on canvas

A Collaboration between the Inn on Fifth and the Naples Art Association

As a nonprofit organization, the Naples Art Association seeks creative ways to raise money to support educational programs. Art instructors and artist members recently joined the effort when a new opportunity arose. The Inn on Fifth invited the Naples Art Association to provide artwork to beautify 5^th Avenue South while the new edition is under construction. This temporary construction wall has become a public art mural with ten new pieces of artwork, designed by nine artists; most are by instructors who teach at The von Liebig Art Center. Works will be on display through October 30, 2012 and are currently up for silent auction bidding (forms  are available at The von Liebig Art Center). The winning bidders will be announced in the fall.

The featured artists and their artwork 

• Susan Champion, member artist, Tribute to Betty LaDuke
• Judy Chinski, watercolor painting instructor, Purple Sky
• Popo Flanigan, member artist, The Studio
• David Hammel, clay instructor, Rose, Pot, Cup and Thirst
• Kelly Hollingsworth, ARTScool children's program instructor, 8 Dresses
• Marie Kinnear, member artist and staff member, A Place of Inspiration
• Jane Mjolsness, ARTScool children's program instructor, Girl with a Green Thumb
• Sam Platt, drawing and acrylic painting instructor, Tree of Life
• Jackie Ressa, member artist and sponsor, Bowl of Cherries

Click here to view images of the artwork in the exhibition.