Art of the Guitar 2023 Peek!
What is Art of the Guitar?
Brace yourselves for an extraordinary display at Art of the Guitar! Forty-five highly skilled artists, including the renowned cartoonist William Bubba Flint, the innovative India Hearne of Whiski Designs, versatile artist IZK Davies, and the gifted oil/acrylic painter Brianne Moore, have breathed new life into 45 donated guitars, turning them into breathtaking works of art. But these aren’t just any pieces of art – each one is a beacon of hope, raising funds for Foundation 45’s crucial mental health services and community initiatives like the recent Narcan Happy Hour.
The fortunate highest bidder will not only become the owner of a one-of-a-kind guitar but will also be privy to a personal account, shedding light on the artist’s relationship with Foundation 45 and their personal journey towards mental wellness. With the engaging Nilufer Arsala of KXT 91.7 at the helm, and the charismatic auctioneer Reid Robinson fueling the bidding excitement, Art of the Guitar is set to be an unforgettable blend of creativity, community spirit, and generosity. It’s an event not to be missed!
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Artists Include
Aidan A Gantt, Ace Cordell, Abi Eigbobo, Aden Holt, Alexandra Bovard, Amber Campagna, Amanda Reid, Amariah Riley Cannon, Andy Don Emmons, Benjamin Wright Coleman, Bubba Flint, Brianne Moore, Breonny Lee, Chelsea Bible, Colleen Bradford, Corey Godfrey, Dan Colcer, Danielle Ellis, Jaret Reddick, Dorothea Hart, Ellie Oddo, Erica Guajardo, Eric Mancini, Erin Johnson, India Hearne, Izk Davies, Jennifer Wallace, Jonathan Taylor, Joshua Daniel Hurston, Kaia Beggs, Kristin Atwell, Mark Ross, Mikki Mallow, Nita Patel, Nadia Leos, Nathan Kropp, Phoebe Martin, Rachel Lemoine, Richard Ross, Susan Carson, TC Oliver, Toni Martin, Unhinged Flora, Vero Andrade, Victoria Ornelas
*Participating artists are subject to change.
Event Details & Tickets
Art of the Guitar will took place Saturday, Oct. 21st. We’re thrilled to announce $22,000 in total was donated towards the Art of the Guitar event! This will have a profound impact on our mission of providing free mental health services to our community.
We are truly grateful for each and every one of you who contributed to the success of “Art of the Guitar 2023”. Your unwavering support and dedication are what made this event a remarkable one!
Our heartfelt thanks go out to our incredible sponsors, who played a pivotal role in making this event possible:
Kettle Art , Deep Ellum Brewing Company , Serendipity Wines, The Edmund Gomez Law Firm , Olivia Law LLC , Madison Partners, Live Nation, The Nines – Deep Ellum , Total Mental Wellness, Deep Ellum Art Company , East Dallas Vintage , Double Wide, St. Pete’s Dancin’ Marlin, Ruins , State Fair Records , Hass Productions and AllGood Cafe. Your support and commitment to our cause have been instrumental to our success, and we are deeply grateful for your partnership.
We would also like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the talented artists who participated in the event. Your creativity and dedication added a unique and inspiring dimension to “Art of the Guitar 2023.” Also, we would like to extend a special thank you to all of the amazing artists at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts that contributed their work.
The list of our amazing artists includes:
Aidan A Gantt, Ace Cordell, Abi Eigbobo, Aden Holt, Alexandra Bovard, Amber Campagna, Amanda Reid, Amariah Riley Cannon, Andy Don Emmons, Benjamin Wright Coleman, Bubba Flint, Brianne Moore, Breonny Lee, Chelsea Bible, Colleen Bradford, Corey Godfrey, Dan Colcer, Danielle Ellis, Jaret Reddick, Dorothea Hart, Ellie Oddo, Erica Guajardo, Eric Mancini, Erin Johnson, India Hearne, Izk Davies, Jennifer Wallace, Jonathan Taylor, Joshua Daniel Hurston, Kaia Beggs, Kristin Atwell, Mark Ross, Mikki Mallow, Nadia Leos, Nathan Kropp, Phoebe Martin, Rachel Lemoine, Richard Ross, Susan Carson, TC Oliver, Toni Martin, Unhinged Flora, Vero Andrade, Victoria Ornelas.
Also, a BIG thank you to our amazing host Nilufer Arsala, and our wonderful auctioneers Reid Robinson & Max Hartman. You all kept the crowd captivated and excited! Thank you to DJ Chris Penn of Good Records and CM Talkington for providing the soundtrack to the evening. Thank you to Life In Deep Ellum for allowing us the space to hold the event. Thank you to Beyond the Bar for being there to serve your awesome alcohol-free and zero-proof spirits!
We are overwhelmed by your support and can’t thank you enough.
A Very Special Thank You to our Sponsors
Without you this event would not be possible. Photo credits to Pete Freedman. Thank you!
Learn About Our Organization
Foundation 45 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that funds counseling services for mental health, addiction and suicide survivors. Based in Deep Ellum, the organization brings awareness to unaddressed topics such as suicide, addiction, and depression that commonly occur within the creative community. Expanding beyond the creative community, they offer an array of complimentary services to anyone, which include group counseling, focus groups (such LGTBQIA+, Women of Color, and Remix Recovery). By combining these services and community fundraisers, Foundation 45 strives to redefine the mental health stigmas of musicians, artists, and everyone in between.
