Susan Scovill On The Main Line

1. Christine Berrettini’s home was the setting for PAFA’s 109th Student Exhibition Preview Party invitations addressing party. The event is set for Thursday, May 13 at the Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building in Philadelphia. Joining Chris (left) were  Maud Tierney (standing center) and Sandy Annesley (seated right).

 

2. Women’s Board Director Patty Castner, Invitations Committee member Julie Jensen Bryan and ASE preview party co-chair Roz Gibbons were pictured during the addressing meeting at  Chris Berrettini home.

3. Preview Party chairs Roz Gibbons and Chris Berrettini with her seeing-eye dog Piper welcomed Invitations Committee member Marianne Dean to the addressing party.

The Women’s Board of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
hosts the Preview Party of the 109th Annual Student Exhibition.

The benefit supports scholarship funding at PAFA Presented by Bollinger Insurance

The Women’s Board Preview Party launches the 109th Annual Student Exhibition (ASE) at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) in the Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building at 128 North Broad Street, Philadelphia.  Presented by Bollinger Insurance, the Preview Party is a benefit to support student scholarship funding at PAFA and will be held on Thursday, May 13, 2010, from 5 to 8:30 p.m,

The Preview Party kicks off the historic Annual Student Exhibition, now in its 109th year.  This festive event offers guests the first chance to view and purchase more than 1,000 paintings, sculpture, works on paper and installations created by PAFA students on the very cusp of their professional careers.  The students retain the majority of the purchase price of works sold and will be present to discuss their works of art.  From 5 to 6 p.m., “Collectors” level attendees have the first full-hour to view the exhibition and make their selections.  After 6 p.m., additional guests arrive at half-hour intervals.

Hosted by the Women’s Board, the Annual Student Exhibition features works by Bachelor of Fine Arts students, third- and fourth- year Certificate program students, and Master of Fine Arts students, as well as award recipients.  In 2010, more than $160,000 in scholarship and travel funding will be granted to student exhibitors.  Included in these awards are the prestigious Cresson, Scheidt, Ware Memorial, and Women’s Board Travel Scholarships.

Co-chairs of the Preview Party are Christine H. Berrettini of Haverford and Roz Gibbons of Wayne. Mrs. Berrettini stated, “This century long tradition is a unique opportunity to support emerging artists through the purchase of art which was created while at PAFA.”  Mrs. Gibbons added, “The Preview Party gives the Women’s Board the opportunity to reach out to our supporters, who through their generous contributions, help the students advance in their professional careers.”

The co-chairs will host an elegant evening with wine, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres.  Complimentary valet parking will be provided. The Preview Party begins at 5 p.m.  Tickets are available for the following entry times: Collectors at 5 p.m. for $300 per person; Patrons at 6 p.m. for $200; Cresson Fans at 6:30 p.m. for $150; and Young Friends and Academy Alumni at 7 p.m. for $75.  Visa, MC, American Express, checks, and cash are accepted to purchase Preview Party tickets and artworks.

Order tickets online at www.Wbsecure.org or contact Patty Castner in the Women’s Board office at 215-972-0550 or pcastner@pafa.org.  All tickets will be held at the door.
Proceeds from the event support the scholarship fund and outreach programs of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

The Annual Student Exhibition opens to the public Friday, May 14 and continues until Sunday, June 6, 2010.

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Women’s Board

Founded in 1950 as the Women’s Committee, at the request of Academy President John Frederick Lewis, Jr. and Director Joseph T. Fraser, Jr., the Women’s Board’s mission is to support the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and to promote American artists through fundraising and volunteerism.

Throughout the year, the Board hosts the preview openings of some of PAFA’s exhibitions, student luncheons, and other fundraising events.  Funds raised support student scholarships and museum education and exhibition programs. 

For more information, contact Patty Castner at 215-972-0550, pcastner@pafa.org or visit www.pafa.org/About/Women-s-Board/328/.
  

1. Jane G. Pepper, president of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and Drew Becher, president-elect of the PHS were pictured during the Philadelphia International Flower Show preview party.

2. Julia Dranoff Gutstadt (left) joined her parents Roberta and Carl Dranoff during the preview event. Roberta Dranoff chaired the preview party committee.

3. A 28-foot-tall hot air balloon covered in nearly 80,000 freeze-dried flowers serves as a fitting backdrop to this floral journey around the world.

4. Dorrance Hamilton (seated) chatted with (standing left to right) Ardis and Toby Charrington, Nancy Harris and Sean Conway during the preview party.

5. Mayor Michael Nutter (left) chatted with Joan and David Prewitt (center and right) during the preview event.

6. Guests attending the event included (from left) Andy Cox, Stephanie Lin, Ben Keyser, Daria Guelig and Katherine Guest. Ms. Guest is Jane Pepper’s niece.

7. Preview party committee members Karen and Ed D’Alba were pictured at the event.

8. Brendan and Jennifer McGowan attended the preview party.

9. The Elephant guards the entrance of India! The Jewels of an Indian Wedding display by created by Jamie Rothstein.

10. (From left) Chris and Krissa Wichser came to the event with Jim and Nicole Lyons and Meg and Bruer Kershner.

11. Peter Nguyen and his wife Lele Tran (left and center) designed this gown for PHS President Jane Pepper.

12. Judith Campbell, Armas Koehler and Bailey Hale of Moda botanica (left) were pictured with Sally and Sam Lemheney (right). Sam Lemheney is the designer of the Flower Show.

13. Tim Boylan and Midi Dorrance attended the preview party.

14. This beautiful flower was a knock-out in one of the landscape displays!

15. Lena Pekrovsky and Jamie Moffetr (left) chatted with Melissa De Ruiter and Roy Kaiser (right) during the preview party.

16. Liz and Mark Ward (left) were pictured with Rebecca and Jim Clark (right) during the preview event.

17. Exhibitor Deb Donaldson (left) joined friends Sarah and Bill Collier (right) at Jane Pepper’s tribute garden. The garden was created to honor retiring PHS president Jane Pepper.

18. The arbinger of Spring in this area, the simple daffodil graced one of the landscape displays.

19. David Hoskins and Rebecca Morley admired this tree decorated with Phalaenpsis (orchids).

20. Jerry and Ann Calvert (left) and Margo and Joe Eremus (right) were pictured in front of the Men’s Garden Club entry. Jerry Calvert and Joe Eremus are club members.

21. This effigy of a Zulu was a part of the South African exhibit.

22. Lesley and Frank Coulson III attended the preview party.

23.   The beautiful color of these  New Guinea Patiens caught everyone’s attention!

24. Meredith Gainer and Matt Marron (left) came to the event with Cecily and Alex Macy (right).

25. Carol Tamburino (left) came to the event with Lisa, Elise and Jeff Klinger.

26. Phalaenospis plants were used to decorate a tree in a unique landscape design.

27. Rob and Leanne McMenamin (Left) chatted with Michael and Jennifer Ponce (right) during the preview party.

28. This Pagoda filled with orchids earned  the attention of preview party  guests.

PNC presents the Philadelphia International Flower Show,  produced by PHS.

The evening before the world-famous Philadelphia International Flower Show opened to the public on February 28, more than 3,000 fashion forward guests attended the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s exclusive black-tie event on Saturday, February 27. The 2010 Flower Show Preview Party celebrated the Show theme,  “Passport to the World”  and paid tribute to longtime PHS president, Jane G. Pepper who will retire on June 1.  The Preview Party is a charitable event that benefits PHS’s acclaimed urban greening program, Philadelphia Green.

 The Saturday event kicked off with a cocktail reception at 6 p.m. among the bountiful garden displays. A sumptuous selection of hors d’ouevres took inspiration from the different countries that are featured in Show exhibits including Brazil, South Africa, India, Singapore, the Netherlands and New Zealand, and a signature cocktail known as The GlobalTini. During the cocktail reception, Bollywood dancers and the musical group One, presented by World Café Live, entertained guests.
 
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held near the Show Exhibit Hall entrance, with a 28-foot-tall hot air balloon covered in nearly 80,000 freeze-dried flowers serving as a fitting backdrop to this floral journey around the world. The ceremony included Mayor Michael Nutter, Jane G. Pepper, president of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society; Drew Becher, president-elect of the PHS, J. William Mills, president of the Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey region of PNC, presenter of the 2010 Show; PHS Council Chair John K. Ball, Flower Show Executive Chair Melinda Moritz, 2010 Preview Party Chair Roberta F. Dranoff, and Preview Party Vice Chair, Linda Galante.

The 2010 Show, which runs February 28-March 7, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center will pay tribute to the gardens, culture and art of destinations around the globe.  For more information and tickets, please visit www.theflowershow.com.

PHS has 16,000 members throughout the country, offers hundreds of educational programs year-round, and is considered the nation’s leading authority on urban renewal through greening. The Flower Show benefits Philadelphia Green, PHS’s acclaimed program that restores neighborhood parks, creates community gardens, conducts large-scale tree plantings, revitalizes vacant land, engages thousands of citizens in community development activities, and maintains treasured public landscapes. As the nation’s largest comprehensive community greening program, Philadelphia Green serves as a model for cities across the U.S.
 
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For information about the 2010 Philadelphia International Flower Show and PHS, and to purchase advance tickets,  visit www.theflowershow.com or call 215-988-8899.