SFUAD Hosts Fundraising Event for Monte del Sol Charter School Feb. 3
Event includes exhibition and silent auction at university’s Fine Art Gallery
01.23.2012
Michael Webb
mwebb@montedelsol.org
1-505-982-5225, ext. 428, or 1-505-310-5565
Maria Alexandra Velez
maria.velez@santafeuniversity.edu
1-505-473-6682
Santa Fe, N.M.—January 23, 2012—Santa Fe University of Art and Design will host a fundraising event for Monte del Sol Charter School on Friday, Feb. 3, at 5:30 p.m. in the university’s Fine Art Gallery. The event includes an exhibition of student photography, painting, drawing, sculpture and film. Guests are invited to participate in a silent auction from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. to benefit Monte del Sol’s Art Department.
Juliet Smith
Haley Griffin
“We are very grateful to Santa Fe University for its continuous sponsorship and for providing us with such a beautiful space to host our fundraising exhibit,” said Dr. James Ledyard, head learner/principal of Monte del Sol. “We rely on the generosity of the Santa Fe community for funding our arts program, and this exhibit serves the dual purpose of generating much-needed resources and showcasing the extraordinary work of our students.”
Auction items include artisan works and fine art pieces, as well as gift certificates from local patrons. All student art is for sale, and a series of performances will animate the event throughout the night. Food and nonalcoholic beverages will be served.
“This is the second time we are hosting this event for Monte del Sol, and we’re looking forward to greeting all our community members who so generously support arts education for our young generations,” said Larry Hinz, president of Santa Fe University of Art and Design. “Monte del Sol and Santa Fe University thrive with our students’ creativity and passion for the arts, and both institutions are proud to continue enriching Santa Fe’s cultural opportunities.”
Bidding for the silent auction concludes at 8 p.m. The exhibition will be open to the public through Sunday, Feb. 5, by appointment only, at 1-505-310-5565.
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Skye Dascher
About Monte del Sol Charter School
Monte del Sol Charter School, which serves grades 7–12, was founded in 1999 with support from Santa Fe Public Schools. Monte del Sol’s educators believe that arts are critical to the intellectual, academic, emotional and aesthetic development of young people, and that arts provide a vehicle for learning across disciplines. The school offers a rich selection of fine art classes, including visual arts, choir, theatre, photography, moving images, radio arts and traditional New Mexico arts. Students are required to take three years of art classes. For more information, visit www.montedelsol.org.
About Santa Fe University of Art and Design
Santa Fe University of Art and Design is an accredited institution located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, one of the world’s leading centers for art and design. The university offers degrees in arts management, contemporary music, creative writing, digital arts, graphic design, moving image arts (filmmaking and video production), performing arts, photography and studio art. Courses are taught by practicing artists to small groups of students, following a unique interdisciplinary curriculum that combines hands-on experience with core theory and emphasizes meaningful assignments that prepare graduates to become well-rounded, creative, problem-solving professionals. As a Laureate International Universities Center of Excellence in Education in Art and Design, the university has an international student body and study abroad opportunities so that students develop a global perspective on the arts. Santa Fe University of Art and Design (formerly the College of Santa Fe) is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.
