Philanthropy Scene
Fun-loving crowd shows big heart at Dallas Challenge celebrity art auction
- D'Andra Simmons Lock, LeeAnne Locken, Cynthia Smoot, Jayne Herring, Hamilton SneedPhoto by Thomas Garza
- Melissa Poe Carson with her painting.Photo by Thomas Garza
- Brooke Branagan, Sue Claytor, Christina Peveto, Lindsay Lee MaCain, Hillary McIntoshPhoto by Thomas Garza
- D'Andra Simmons Lock, Janet Fresquez, Jeri KleimanPhoto by Thomas Garza
- Don Gaiser, Christpher Wright, Steve Kemble, Shane WalkerPhoto by Thomas Garza
- JB Hayes, Reanea SmithPhoto by Thomas Garza
- Matt Kaplinsky with his painting.Photo by Thomas Garza
What: Fifth annual Art From the Heart Celebrity Art Auction & Benefit
Where: Seven For Parties
The 411: This signature fundraising event for Dallas Challenge featured an array of artwork from local and national celebrities, including Willie Robertson of A&E’s Duck Dynasty, Richard Rawlings of Discovery’s Fast ‘N Loud, Chynna Phillips, Lisa Loeb, Emmitt Smith and his family, Drew Pearson, and David Feherty. Designers such as Abi Ferrin, Nha Kahn and Prashe provided wearable art for the auction, while professional artists — including Mary Tomás, Micheal Ledoux and Max Jones — and young artists from Dallas Challenge youth programs also contributed their considerable talents. As they browsed and bid on artwork, attendees expressed much joy in helping this important nonprofit, which provides programs to help youth stay in school, off drugs and alcohol, and out of the criminal justice system.
Who: Event co-chairs LeeAnne Locken and Lindsay Lee McCain, Jody Dean, Hilary Kennedy, Melissa Poe Carson, JB Hayes, Shane Walker, Steve Kemble, Jayne Herring, Janet Frésquez, and Cynthia Smoot.