Artists, Authors and the Architect: A cultural collaboration to benefit the Fontana Boathouse

This first time ever collaboration between local artists, authors and photographers is open to the public. Juried exhibit of 30 works from members of the Buffalo Society of Artists will be available for viewing on Saturday, June 23 from 11a-4p along with book siging by authors from Buffalo Heritage Unlimited and other small press publishers. A special exhibit with local photographers will also be on display throughout the event.

Artists selected for the show are:
Rita Argen Auerbach, Paul Alico, Dianne Baker, Nancy Belfer, Patricia S. Bennett, Roberta Bolt, Priscilla Bowen, Susan Copley, John Gerovac, George Grace, Elaine Kessel, Elizabeth Leader, Bunny Leighton, William C. Maggio, Elaine Martynkiewicz, John Mielcarek, Cindi O’Mara, Todd Overturf, Robert Schulman, Norine Spurling, Deborah Stewart, Mary Weig, Sara M. Zak

Book Signing:
Sunday, June 24
11a - 1:30p
Joseph Bieron - Postcard Views
Mary Ann Giordano - St. Joseph’s Table
Elizabeth Licata - Garden Walk Buffalo

11:30a - 2:30p
Patrick Mahoney - Frank Lloyd Wright’s Walter Davidson House: An examination of a Buffalo Home and Its Cousins from Coast to Coast

1:30p - 4p
Andy Olenick - Erie Canal Legacy
History of New York
Classic Buffalo (1st printing)
Dan Starr - Golden Age of Sports
Raya Lee - The BPO Celebrates 75 Years

Autographed copies of Kitty Turgeon’s book, Images of America: The Roycroft Campus, will be available during the weekend although Kitty is unable to attend.

Photographers with works on display include:
Mark Baker, Mark Donnelly, Charles C. Duffy, Brian Neumann, Jil St.Ledger-Roty

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of all books, art and photography will benefit the FLW Fontana Boathouse.

There will also be a special opportunity to bid on framed art works generously donated by the estate of renowned local artist Faith H. Davis (1915-1967). Ms. Davis won numerous awards and honors for her magnificent watercolors and sculptures, and in 1965 her artwork was chosen to hang in Robert F. Kennedy’s NYC office. She taught youth and adults throughout her career; was involved in set design and creation in theatre productions; and was a frequent guest speaker for television and radio shows as well as local art organizations. This is a rare opportunity to own a very special piece from her estate collection, with proceeds to benefit the Fontana Boathouse.

Admisison to the exhibit is $10 per person and includes a complimentary glass of champagne or sparking juice.

While there you can enjoy Tea on the Veranda with traditional "high tea" offerings such as tea sandwiches, scones and desserts as well as a variety of teas - hot or cold and other assorted beverages. Tea room is open to vistors at the rowing campus during exhibit hours with live music compliments of Pat Ruof..