Recently I attended the Art Sanctuary's Volunteer Celebration which was a wonderful event dedicated to the people who are the backbone of our organization. Held at the home the Founder and Executive Director of Art Sanctuary, Lorene Cary, the evening was memorable.
A warm Tuesday at dusk, the evening air over-flowed with the sweet taste of music and art, laughter and conversation, questions and answers. It was a night pregnant with gratitude and thanks to a group of people who'd un-selfishly sacrificed their time and energy throughout our 2009-2010 Artistic Season, highlighted by the kind and generous treatment of the Art Sanctuary Staff and the North Stars Teenagers.
As volunteers arrived they were warmly greeted and treated like honored guests for the evening. "There was an electric vibe in the room," one of the volunteers, Enyotta Watkins said remembering the night. Event Volunteers mingled with North Star parents, Board Members and Staff sharing magical moments and suggestions for improvement. North Star Teens would not allow us to touch our plates as they rushed to serve us food and drink to show their appreciation.
"The dinner was very informative. It gave the volunteers the chance to share their opinions on how Art Sanctuary can "make it better"," said Pam Payton. She added, "The environment was very friendly and it was great to meet people that you normally don't have a chance to talk to because you're working."
Delicious light fair, cool drinks, royal service, and my first reading. What a night!
I had the opportunity to read a segment of Fish and Grits, and then listen as Lorene read from If Sons then Heirs. My first reading from Fish and Grits, and it was an amazing, humbling experience. That's what I love about this organization - Art Sanctuary gives opportunity to the seasoned professional and the "new kid on the block".
Dinner and A Reading - Art in the Community "for real".
Tina
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