Art of the Piedmont

Head of School and Host, Beth Ann Slater with local artist Gail Guirreri-Maslyk and William Ley.

Written by Dulcy Hooper | Photos by Alexa Wolff

The Middleburg Community Center was the place to be Friday, Feb. 24, for the sixth annual art auction and reception. There were over 300 individuals viewing the works of 29 participating artists who provided 43 pieces of art for the benefit of the Middleburg Montessori School.

For the first time this year, Art of the Piedmont offered select pieces that did not sell at the auction for gallery prices online.

According to Christopher Patusky, co-chair of the benefit, the event raised just under $40,000 in art sales, with half going to artists and half to the Middleburg Montessori School. Along with ticket sales, the school netted more than $20,000.

“It was a great success,” said Patusky. “And on behalf of the volunteer committee that organized the event, I want to thank all the parents, volunteers and members of the community who made this such a fun and successful event for the school and the artists. Onward!”