THOM #24
Live In Constant Amazement:
“LIVE IN CONSTANT AMAZEMENT.” I heard these four simple words from renowned wildlife painter David Lanier shortly after arriving in Thomasville. His advice stuck with me, and I’ve come to observe this keen perspective is one common among wildlife artists. For the 30th Wildlife Arts Festival, we are thrilled to welcome dozens of artists into our historic space and for three spectacular days marvel at their immense talent and ability to amaze us. At the first Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival in 1996, a tradition was started that year that continues today: Thomasville Center for the Arts acquires a piece (or more) of original art from the festival’s featured artist. This has resulted in an impressive and wildly eclectic grouping of over 40 original wildlife artworks that are part of the Center’s permanent art collection (page 90).
Marking the 30th year of the Wildlife Arts Festival, we will present two awards honoring the legacy of the festival’s founders. The Margo Humphrey Bindhardt Service Leadership Award and the Robert P. Crozer Visionary Award will be given at the VIP Champagne Reception & Awards Celebration Friday night to recognize the commitment and dedication of some of the festival’s most fervent supporters. I hope you’ll plan to join us! The Wildlife Arts Festival remains the largest annual fundraiser for Thomasville Center for the Arts, and we are indebted to everyone who has supported the festival over the years and those that continue to support it today. We could not be more grateful to our Sponsors and Underwriters, whose generosity helps fuel the Center’s programs all year long, as well as the 30th Anniversary Host Committee, Board of Trustees, our incredible staff, and dedicated volunteers who make this all possible. While the festival has grown and evolved, one thing remains the same: a community that values and supports the power of the arts. Thank you! Enjoy the festival!
Erin Wolfe Bell
Executive Director, Thomasville Center for the Arts
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