Art on the River

Presented by Riverfest

April 18, 2010 - Downtown Little Rock

Art On The River

 CHALK ART COMPETITION AND ACTIVITIES 

The first annual Art on the River chalk art competion was a huge success!  Thanks to all of the student teams and individuals who participated, and to the school art teachers for allowing their students to participate.  Approximately 35 teams and individuals were on hand creating fabulous works of art.  Prizes were awarded to to the following students/teams:
  • Middle School Team winner - Episcopal Collegiate School - Kelsey Claybrook, Anna Culpepper, Celeste Jennings & Mollie Waldon
  • Middle School Individual winner - Abundant Life School - Daniel Carrell
  • High School Team winner- Little Rock Christian Academy - Jordan Stokke, Ellen Woodson & Phillip Gulhee
  • High School Individual winner- Abundant Life School - Staphan Burns

 Art on the River is sponosred by Lisenne Rockefeller and Family.  We would also like to thank John Deering for judging the artwork.

 
 

WINE TASTING EVENT CONDUCTED BY BRUCE COCHRAN

Following the chalk art competition there was a ticketed wine tasting event conducted by Bruce Cochran from 5-7 p.m. located in the east pavilion of the River Market.  Bruce selected an outstanding array of boutique wines from 18 wineries.  The selection included 14 whites and 23 reds that hail from many different wine producing regions - from Oregon to Napa Valley to Italy to the Pacific Rim.  Wine enthusiasts were thrilled with the diversity and uniqueness of the selections offered.  Local restaraunts and caterers prepared foods to complement the wine selections. 

Local artist, Tracee Gentry, was on hand creating a beautiful painting that was offered via live auction at 6:45 p.m.  Funds raised from the event will be used to fund the Riverfest/Lisenne Rockefeller and Family Scholarship to be awarded through the THEA Foundation.
 

“Art on the River” is pleased to thank the following people for hosting the wine tasting event.

Lydia and Bobby Bemberg
Shayla and Scott Copas
Barbara and Jim Daugherty
Loris and Jay Fullerton
April and John Findlay
Gretchen Gray and Tim Daters
Stacy and Dave Grundfest
Julianne Grundfest
Kathy and Jack Grundfest
Renee Ikard
Kathleen and Steve Joiner
Angie and Jordan Johnson
Drew Lott
Andrea and Rodney Peel
Wendy and Ted Saer
Julie and David Shindler
Kim and Courtney Swindler
Jody Veit-Edrington
Kelli and Cheddy Wigginton
Shelia and Larry Vaught
 

"Art on the River”  Would like to thank our generous sponsors and donors:

Lisenne Rockefeller and Family

Bruce Cochran
Dr. & Mrs. Ray Parker
GMR Marketing
Office Depot
Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau

Boulevard Wine and Spirits
Coca-Cola
Imperial Ice
Catering to You/Brenda Majors
Forty Two
Starving Artists
A Fork in the Road Catering
Sunbelt Convention Services
Lyle Dudley
Tracee Gentry
John Deering
Isaac Alexander

Thanks to the following for their hard work on organizing today’s event:
Alecia Castleberry
Kathleen Joiner
Barbara Daugherty
Leah Elenzweig
 
 

ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION  “The mission of Riverfest, Inc. is to produce a quality, recreational, cultural, educational, family-oriented celebration of the visual and performing arts for the benefit of the community.” Riverfest has a 33 year history of making Little Rock a better place to live, work and visit. The objective of Art on the River is to continue this rich tradition.  Art on the River, a Riverfest, Inc. event, will rely heavily on individual and corporate sponsorships to produce a quality celebration of the arts while keeping the event free to the public.  In keeping with the Riverfest mission, Art on the River will award the Riverfest Inc./Lisenne Rockefeller and Family scholarship through The THEA Foundation. The mission of the THEA Foundation is to advocate the importance of art in the development of our youth through educational and promotional activities and to encourage individual participation in art through scholarship, partnership, and other programs. 
 
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Organization:  Riverfest, Inc.
Address:  500 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 217
City, State,   Zip:Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
Phone/Fax:  501-255-3378/501-255-3379
Email:  vendors@riverfestarkansas.com