Busby Foundation to Auction Painting by Austin Art Space Artist Valerie Walden to Benefit ALS/Lou Gerhig's Disease Victims
Austin, TX, August 21, 2009 --(PR.com)-- A painting by Austin Art Space artist Valerie Walden entitled “Go With The Flow” will be among the items up for auction at the Busby Foundation's annual fund raising evening. The work is a pastel from her All Natural Series that features a snow-capped mountain and stream. It measures 20 x 24 inches. The event is scheduled at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Austin, Texas on Thursday, September 17, 6:00-9:00pm. Food and entertainment will be provided by several premier local restaurants and prestige performers.
Ms. Walden observed, “The Busby Foundation takes a critical role in the support of ALS families in Central Texas. I know my donation will directly support their efforts. I hope that in some small way I can help further education and research of this devastating disease.” The 2009 Flavors of the Town is shaping up to be a fun and successful fundraiser. Ticket information is available at www.flavorsofthetown.org.
About Valerie Walden
Valerie Walden developed her talent with inspiration and guidance from artists and instructors at the Austin Museum of Art, University of Texas, Leslie DeMille of the Scottsdale Artists School, and renowned plein air artists Scott Christensen of Idaho and Bob Rohm of Texas . She works primarily in pastels and oils. Her work draws heavily upon her interpretations and impressions of nature. She is a member of the Austin Visual Arts Association, Austin Pastel Society, Southwest Pastel Society and Plein Air Austin. Her work is presented at Austin Art Space Gallery & Studios, www.austinartspace.com. More information at www.waldenart.com.
About The Busby Foundation
When Bo Busby, HPI, Inc.s Chairman of Corporate Services Division, was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease in November of 2001, a group of his colleagues at HPI, Inc. founded The Busby Foundation in his honor. Bo lost his battle with ALS in December 2006 after fighting the disease with strength and dignity for five years. The Foundation seeks to provide victims of ALS and their families in the Central Texas area with financial assistance, education about the disease and information about local treatment providers. More information at www.busbyals.org.
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Ms. Walden observed, “The Busby Foundation takes a critical role in the support of ALS families in Central Texas. I know my donation will directly support their efforts. I hope that in some small way I can help further education and research of this devastating disease.” The 2009 Flavors of the Town is shaping up to be a fun and successful fundraiser. Ticket information is available at www.flavorsofthetown.org.
About Valerie Walden
Valerie Walden developed her talent with inspiration and guidance from artists and instructors at the Austin Museum of Art, University of Texas, Leslie DeMille of the Scottsdale Artists School, and renowned plein air artists Scott Christensen of Idaho and Bob Rohm of Texas . She works primarily in pastels and oils. Her work draws heavily upon her interpretations and impressions of nature. She is a member of the Austin Visual Arts Association, Austin Pastel Society, Southwest Pastel Society and Plein Air Austin. Her work is presented at Austin Art Space Gallery & Studios, www.austinartspace.com. More information at www.waldenart.com.
About The Busby Foundation
When Bo Busby, HPI, Inc.s Chairman of Corporate Services Division, was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease in November of 2001, a group of his colleagues at HPI, Inc. founded The Busby Foundation in his honor. Bo lost his battle with ALS in December 2006 after fighting the disease with strength and dignity for five years. The Foundation seeks to provide victims of ALS and their families in the Central Texas area with financial assistance, education about the disease and information about local treatment providers. More information at www.busbyals.org.
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Kirk Walden
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Kirk Walden
512-771-2868
www.austinartspace.com
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