Local artist Charles David Viera will donate dozens of original artworks for sale with 100% of the proceeds going to the New Hope Arts Center and the Arts Council of Princeton.
The “Clear the Studio” benefit sale will take place at the New Hope Arts Center on the last two days of Viera’s one-person exhibition at the A Space at the New Hope Arts Center, 2 Stockton Ave., New Hope, from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 28 and 29.
“I create a lot of artwork every year and have done so for 40-plus years and even though I do sell a lot of work I still have accumulated many wonderful works that I’m sure someone would enjoy,” Viera said.
“These works have filled my studio and my storage area and I need the space. With this ‘Clear the Studio’ event, I will greatly reduce the prices on the art to the point that everyone can own an original artwork. The sale of these works will help me to reclaim some much-needed space in my studio and help to fund these two deserving nonprofits, making this a win-win for all concerns.
“I’ve had a long-term involvement with both institutions as an instructor and an exhibitor and I know firsthand how hard their staffs work and care for the arts and continue to bring art to this our area. This is a way I can help and I’m happy to do it.”
Said Adam Welch, executive director for the Arts Council of Princeton, “Charles has always been a vital member of our faculty and community and this event is just another way that he has been engaged with ACP in and out of the studio.” The enthusiasm for this event is shared by Executive Director of the New Hope Arts Center Carol Cruickhanks who added, “The generosity of artists like Charles is what keeps us going.”
For information go to charlesdavidviera.com and newhopearts.org.
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