VERO BEACH — In the vibrant atmosphere at Rock City Gardens in Wabasso, the Indian River Land Trust art gallery proved to be an attractive and popular feature of its 8th Annual Benefit.
Sheltered under its own tent with professional lighting and donated art panels, guests and artists alike conversed over the variety of artwork which included oils on canvas, watercolors, bronzes, and rakus.
Each piece selected for the gallery by a volunteer committee encompassed the beauty and importance of the Indian River Lagoon.
In its second year at the Land Trust’s Annual Benefit, the gallery raised over $5,000 in contributions from art sales by guests. All of the 16 participating artists agreed to donate at least 50 percent of their respective work’s total value.
The gallery proceeds, together with sponsorship support from 58 companies and individuals, generated a 67% increase in net revenue from the previous year.
“It was a joy to work with the artists and other committee members in creating support for land conservation, local artisans, and the Indian River Land Trust,” said Britain Hogan, a member of the IRLT Art Gallery Committee.
The Art Committee played an integral role in the selection of the artwork for the Annual Benefit.
To increase awareness of the art before the event, the Indian River Land Trust launched an online art gallery where participating artists displayed additional pieces for sale.
“The online gallery this year brought great awareness to the physical gallery,” said Sean Clinton, a member of the IRLT Art Committee. “The gallery itself has brought more attention to IRLT and its cause through local artists’ participation.”
