RBR National Art Honor Society Hosts "Art for Heart's Sake" Charity Art Auction

On Friday, Feb. 24 the very talented art students at Red Bank Regional (RBR) will auction off their art work for a very worthy cause, Amanda’s Easel, an organization which provides art therapy to families suffering from abuse. This year the theme is "Parisian Night" and over 50 excellent student art pieces are set to be auctioned off.

Amanda’s Easel is a program operated by 180 Turning Lives Around, a Monmouth County non-profit organization. The event, entitled “Art for Heart’s Sake” takes place in the RBR school cafeteria in Little Silver at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and is
organized by the RBR National Art Honor Society (NAHS). Tickets are $1 for students and $2 for adults and can be purchased at the auction or beforehand by
contacting RBR commercial art teacher and NAHS advisor Claudia O’Connor at 732-842-8000, ext. 468 or e-mail at coconnor@rbrhs.org.

This represents the seventh year the NAHS had organized the charity art auction. Student artwork includes original paintings, drawings, and photography. Professional auctioneer Peter Costanzo, who has been a supporter of this event since the beginning, will conduct the business of the evening. Refreshments will be provided. 

Claudia O’Connor comments on the NAHS charity auction, “This has been a very successful event for the past couple of years and we hope to do well again this year. Students, parents and faculty alike are always looking forward to it, especially since they know is something that benefits everyone involved; “Amanda’s Easel” is a great program and the National Art Honor Society is very happy to be able to help them in their mission. As long as we have an audience interested in coming to participate in the auction, we will continue supporting “Amanda’s Easel.” 

The National Art Honor Society was founded in 1978 for high schools students from grades 10-12. It recognizes and distinguishes students who display an aptitude and avid interest in the field of art, helps them to attain their artistic goals to the best of their abilities, and provides opportunities for its members to contribute to local community charity events.

180 Turning Lives Around is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to ending domestic violence, family violence, abuse, and sexual assault in the community.  To learn more about 180 Turning Lives Around, visit their Web site.