BOCA RATON – The Art School of the Boca Raton Museum of Art held its “Art Rocks” fundraiser March 10 and delighted an audience of over 200 with a fun-filled evening that included a silent auction, raffle, music and a multitude of original works of art created by the gifted Art School instructors on display and available for purchase.
Chairperson Andrea Kline presided over the evening that celebrated The Art School’s ongoing commitment to make art accessible and engaging for everyone in the community. Kline also recognized the ongoing support and dedication of the Art Rocks honorees- Betty and Marvin Koenig and Beverly and Jack Circle.
In addition to honoring these deserving volunteers, the evening was dedicated to a beloved Art School instructor, Lila Lewental who passed away in the summer of 2011. Lila’s close friend, Barbara Kirby, spoke of the bond they cultivated through jewelry design courses at The Art School.
Rebecca Sanders, director of the Art School, presented the 2011-2012 Milton and Florence Hoffman Sculpture Scholarship Award to two Art School students, Ella Levy and Cynthia Russell, in recognition of excellence and commitment to their craft. The Award recognizes talented sculpture students who are enrolled in a sculpture course at the school and support their continued education.
Sanders also encouraged attendees to increase low-income students’ access to the visual arts by underwriting the cost of attendance to the Art School’s Youth Summer Art Camp. Last year’s donations allowed 128 scholarship students to attend the art camp.
After the evening’s presentations, guests enjoyed frozen confections courtesy of event sponsor Mootz’s Homemade Italian Ice.