- February 26, 2017
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Mike Jakubowski was busy completing a live painting as the event began.
Angie Langley, Rob Mazur and Ryan Carver chatted during cocktail hour.
West Orange Chamber of Commerce President Stina D’Uva, Lynn Walker Wright and Nick D’Uva enjoyed the nice weather.
Dianna Duffy and Chris Creamer enjoyed the evening’s festivities.
David and Leah Vernon and Tara and Matt Moore were happy to support the arts.
Bob Stephens, Joe and Mary Parinella, Eileen Stephens, Sharon Vance and Don Putnam chatted as they perused the silent auction.
Dave and Sherri Vernon and Samir and Lori Burschan posed among the green-lighted tents.
Lori Warren, Joanne Filotas and Pam Schmidt looked stunning.
Amy Quesinberry, Sarah Felt and Cyndi Gustafson enjoyed their evening out.
This recycled dress, made by Lori Warren, was designed with old umbrellas and blueprints.
Jim Gentry and his band kept the beat going with their performance.
Jim Gentry and the Groove provided the music and entertainment.
The City of Winter Garden staff and commissioners, along with their families, were happy to support the Winter Garden Art Association.
Winter Garden Mayor John Rees and wife Linda were all smiles.
Winter Garden Commissioner Lisa Bennett, right, loved attending the gala.
Ashley Keating and Charlie Roper loved supporting the art association.
Brett Dault and Gaby West sipped and strolled around the pavilion.
Ryan Carver and Brett Dault perused the silent auction after dinner.
Artists Jan and Keith Stephens know how important the arts are to the Winter Garden community.
This dress, created by Ben Van Beusekom, was made entirely from Hurricane Irma debris.
Matt and Sarah Cappleman, Peter Shekailo, Katie and Michael Brugal, Delmar and Jamie Johnson and Amanda Cappleman were a good-looking group.
WINTER GARDEN The area around Winter Garden’s downtown pavilion was cloaked in bright splashes of green Friday, Feb. 16, for the Winter Garden Art Association’s Splash Gala. This year’s theme, a Splash of Green, encouraged guests to come dressed with a pop of green. The gala is the biggest annual fundraiser for the organization, which promotes education and appreciation of the arts in Winter Garden. Guests at the event enjoyed dinner, drinks, a silent auction and entertainment from Jim Gentry and the Groove.