Thank You For Another Successful ARTvent!
Once again beginning December 1st, for a total of 12 consecutive days, the Arts Council drew for prizes to be given away to lucky daily winners! The support of our prize donors, Day Sponsors, and ticket purchasers enabled us to raise over $21,500 for the Arts Council's programs and services.
Exciting prize packages included limited edition artwork, a private shopping experience at Eleven 26, a beautiful Vahan 14kt yellow gold & sterling silver diamond bracelet, weekend getaways, season tickets to ULM baseball and football along with official gear, Clementine Hunter collectibles and much more!
Each prize package, valued at over $300, was curated by the Arts Council and our gracious donors.
COVID forced many organizations to re-invent their approach to funding their mission. With the annual Blend of the Bayou and North Delta Food & Wine Festival canceled in both 2020 and 2021, the Arts Council redirected its efforts to this COVID-safe way for EVERYONE to have a chance to support the arts AND win unique and exciting prizes just in time for the holidays.
Check out each prize package below to see who the lucky winners are!!
Small oyster painting by local artist Leah Reitzel.
2 night stay at a French Quarter condo in New Orleans.
Handmade decorative plates by local artist Stacy Medaries.
Heritage Collection bag by Kelly Moore.
Framed 16x20 original pencil & watercolor piece by local artist Daniel Myers.
Prize Packages
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Walking in a Warhawk Wonderland
CONGRATS DAY 1 WINNER, LEE TRICHEL!
Lee is the LUCKY winner of season Tickets to ULM Baseball and Football (2022), official baseball cap, insulated cup & 3 ULM medallion bead necklaces, valued at $500 - AND a beautiful KK Willson 11x14 "Cypress on the Bayou" matte finish print on 100% cotton, acid free paper, valued at $40! Lee's total prize value is $540!
Thank you, Lee, for supporting the arts in Region 8!
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Holiday Family Feast
CONGRATS DAY 2 WINNER, JERRY HOLMES!
Jerry was the lucky winner of a Cormier's whole turkey gift card, a Thurman’s Food Factory ham, 2 sides, dessert, rolls, Clementine Hunter "Threshing Pecans" cereal bowl/mug set of 4 and a Courtney Wetzel "Monroe Skyline" 8x10 matted woodblock print in rust! Jerry's total prize value was $619!
Thank you, Jerry, for supporting the arts in Region 8!
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Stay With Art
CONGRATS DAY 3 WINNER, W CRAIG HENRY!
Craig was the lucky winner of a Neville House 2 night "Stay With Art" staycation, a custom Welcome Basket, a Caroline Youngblood printed "August Indian Cotton" reproduction on paper and 2 Okaloosa gift cards! Craig's total prize value was $645!
Thank you, Craig, for supporting the arts in Region 8!
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All I Want For Christmas Is FOOD!
CONGRATS DAY 4 WINNER, SISSY ELLIS!
Sissy was the lucky winner of gift cards to Warehouse Restaurant, Genusa’s, Coffee Bean, Five 19 Tap House & Tapas/Brass Monkey Pub, Field House, Trapp’s, Fiesta on Eighteenth, Cotton, Okaloosa, Luna Piena AND 2 Stacy Medaries decorative plates! Sissy's total prize value was $650!
Thank you, Sissy, for supporting the arts in Region 8!
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Kiddie Christmas
CONGRATS DAY 5 WINNER, JULIE KICEY!
Julie was the lucky winner of a Taylor Bennett Photography photo session with edited proofs, a MoJoy birthday painting party for 15, a Mr. P's Tees gift certificate, 2 Kiroli Park vehicle passes for Christmas at Kiroli Park, 2 dozen birthday cupcakes by jamiecakes and 4 Fun Passes to the Children's Museum! Julie's total prize value was $813!
Thank you, Julie, for supporting the arts in Region 8!
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Veaux Carre Getaway
CONGRATS DAY 6 WINNER, JAMES COBB!
James was the lucky winner of a NOLA French Quarter 2 night weekend condo stay, 2 New Orleans themed mugs w/tea towel from Haven, an Old World Christmas New Orleans ornament, a Jay Davis 16x20 Spoonbill archival print on cotton rag fine art paper and a Kelly Moore Bag "The Anna" full grain leather & canvas laptop tote! James' total prize value was $903!
Thank you, James, for supporting the arts in Region 8!
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Santa's Man Cave
CONGRATS DAY 7 WINNER, HEATHER TOMS!
Heather was the lucky winner of a Burns & Newell Signature by Ashley Furniture recliner, a Tiger Mart 76 gas gift card & bottle of 7 Moons Wine, Flying Tiger beer, a Spice & Tea Exchange grilling spice set w/apron, Daniel Myers' Bull painting and Stacy Medaries "Wine Goblet"! Heather's total prize value was $1208!
Thank you, Heather, for supporting the arts in Region 8!
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Deck The Halls!
CONGRATS DAY 8 WINNER, DANETTE SAGER!
Danette was the lucky winner of a Leah Reitzell oyster painting, a Material Things gift card, Parterre plant/vase décor, a Palette House + Plume gift card, Sleepy Hollow Furniture, Mattress & Outdoor 3 piece bistro table & chairs w/cushions and a Maison Berger Paris lamp set, 2 B. Viz Designs handwoven silk and cotton (adras) blue and white ikat pillows from Uzbekistan & 1 signed copy of Once Upon a Pillow! Danette's total prize value was $1208!
Thank you, Danette, for supporting the arts in Region 8!
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The Holiday
CONGRATS DAY 9 WINNER, DOLL VINES!
Doll was the lucky winner of a Darlene Scott 30x47 abstract painting and 2 Sallie B. Anzelmo champagne flutes with mixer! Doll's total prize value was $1565!
Thank you, Doll, for supporting the arts in Region 8!
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An Artful Holiday Table
CONGRATS DAY 10 WINNER, TOBY GUILLORY!
Toby was the lucky winner of a Clementine Hunter "Wash Day" 8 piece dinner plate, salad plate, mug & cereal bowl dinnerware set and a Courtney Wetzel "Monroe Skyline" 8x10 matted woodblock print in teal! Toby's total prize value was $1581!
Thank you, Toby, for supporting the arts in Region 8!
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Not So Silent Night!
CONGRATS DAY 11 WINNER, SNOOKIE LOFTIN!
Snookie was the lucky winner of a Platter appetizer gift card, Southern Beverage Company wine, an Eleven 26 Boutique private shopping experience with discount for up to 8 ladies, 2 Okaloosa gift cards, 4 Cotton gift cards, 3 SpaBlue & Boutique/nBliss gift cards, a Dooney and Bourke slouch bag, Amazing Smiles teeth whitening boost and an Aleta Ely 24x48 wrapped canvas mixed media abstract! Snookie's total prize value was $1914!
Thank you, Snookie, for supporting the arts in Region 8!
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Santa Baby!
CONGRATS DAY 12 WINNER, PATTI NELSON!
Patti was the lucky winner of a Alwan Vahan silver and gold bracelet with diamonds from Flair Jewelers and a Courtney Wetzel original 18.5x26.75 "S2" block print, 5 of 6! Patti's total prize value was $2140!
Thank you, Patti, for supporting the arts in Region 8!