Jack Brandt Studios

Jack was a big hit at the Vero Beach Florida Art Exhibit. Jack sold more work there than anyone and also sold a wonderful piece of artwork to CNN Comcast news reporter Lisa Rhymer.

The turnout was big in Vero Beach Florida.

Things were fairly quiet until about 6:00 PM then....

Christian FM´s Bruce Douglas parked in front of Longevity and started his broadcast and invited people in. What a man! Standing out in the cold for three hours Bruce Douglas experienced himself what the Homeless Children in Ukraine must face every day. Being inside I could not hear what he was saying but whatever he was saying brought hundreds of people through the door. Thank you Bruce Douglas and Christian FM for sincere dedication in helping us with our goal and letting people know what´s really going on in the world.

You would not believe how many people came! They were dressed so nice and everyone looked beautiful. The line for Food, Wine, HorAdeurves´ and drinks at the Champagne fountain went the entire length of the inside and around the corner. An estimate of anywhere from 200-400 people had come and gone. Everyone enjoyed themselves tremendously. The Talley´s entertained everyone on the Grand Piano and Bass Guitar and Wow! What a voice and what a terrific talent they are. Wish I could have been there longer to enjoy their music but artificially scented candles make me sick if I am in the room too long with them so that room was pretty much off limits to me.

At 6:30 PM Channel 10 News showed up and interviewed Dina Niedelman, Jack Brandt, Dawn Orre with Tropic Frame, myself and Longevity Fitness club owners Bonnie and Steve Pfiester. Every single artist was introduced to Channel 10 News and Arlee Master Jeweler was introduced last since this Exhibit was all about helping "Our Ray", Arlee and Ukraine's Homeless Children.

Best dressed man of the evening Eric Farley bought an original Jack Brandt Oil Painting and not much later a beautiful woman who I later found out and regret I did not get a picture of was Lisa Rhymer on CNN Comcast News.

Channel 10 News showed Teri Davis´s Cameo´s and an Interview with Dina Niedelman.

Jack Brandt was the biggest seller and fundraiser for Ukraines Homeless Children. He sold two original works of art for $225.00 in no time at all. (No Fees involved for artists who must travel to an Exhibit) Jack´s Contribution to Ukraines Homeless Children comes in at $22.50 which will be sent shortly . Thank you Jack!

The Labine´s dropped in while I was gone searching for unscented candles but left in the care of Jack´s Assistant a kind donation of $20.00 Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Labine. That money will be sent to the Ukraine as well.

Prior to the event Jason Voos sold 3 T-shirts totaling $60.00 and contributed $6.00 towards Ukraines Homeless Children.

Other Purchases made by Vero Beach´s Finest Citizens include three pairs of earrings from Teri Davis in "Crazy Style". (Two pair sold prior to the event) A butterfly drawing by Dina Niedelman. (No fees for Artists who travel) A German Christmas Tree Ornament from Beth Walloch and a Zipper Pull from Rocket Girl.

When the Volunteers could not come Jack and Dina in their wheelchairs helped me set up the displays of more than 10 Artists and 2 Inventors. Nick, who is Jacks assistant helped out too and opened bottles of Black Swan Wine for our well heeled guest´s as well as his regular job. For our guests there were Belgian Chocolates, Oranges for support of Ukraine and Victor Yushenko, a beautiful platter from Vero Beach Inn Resort and another compliments of Mrs. Schlitt with other good things to eat and drink for our honored guests.

Thank you Vero Beach for Supporting Disability Arts and coming to our Exhibit and helping Ukraine´s Homeless Children and "Our Ray".

Thank you Disabled Artists for your kind hearts and help for Ukraine.

God Bless all the good people who have helped these 100 children stay warm and have food to eat this winter in the Ukraine. Total Sales and Contributions = $347.85 Total amount we send to Ukraine = $34.87 plus the $20.00 Donation = $54.87 I will also donate 10 percent from commissions I earned from sales. The amount I earned was $26.96 and ten percent of that = $2.69 the remaining money will be used to ship back to our very generous Artists the more than $10,000 in Merchandise shipped in from all over the world for this event. We have raised a grand total for Ukraine's Homeless Children the amount of $57.53 The Artists earned a combined total of $255.09 which includes pre-sales. Thank you all Disabled Artists for your kindness, hope and faith. Thank you Sponsors for helping to put this all together. We could not have done it without you.

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