The 6th annual Alley’s House Art Auction will be hosted this Saturday, March 6 at American Fine Art Gallery in the Dallas Design District. I learned about this great charity event from Toni Patterson, an Alley’s House board member who just happens to be a LowerOakLawn.com reader and art enthusiast. In researching for this post I’ve learned a lot about the work that Alley’s House does and I am thrilled to be able to promote an event of such a worthy Dallas non-profit!

Alley’s House’s mission is to empower teen mothers and their children to achieve independence through support services, education, and mentoring. They were recently featured on WFAA in a segment introduced by none other than Oprah Winfrey!

Saturday night’s event will feature appetizers, cocktails, a silent auction, and a live art auction hosted by Anna de Haro of Clear Channel radio. All of the art featured in the auction has been donated by local artists, including Joey Brock, Bob Munro, Catherine Gauldin, Jill Nonnemacher and Shawn Corbett. Each of the artists has donated one piece of which 100% of the proceeds will go to Alley’s House and there will be additional art for auction of which a smaller percentage will be donated. The artist will be in attendance so you can meet them and enjoy their art.

“Charity events like this art auction for Allie’s House create so much energy at the gallery,” gallery owners Ardell and David Zuger explained. “American Fine Art  has been open in Dallas for 28 years and the people of Dallas have been so good to us. We have had the opportunity to develop a strong, loyal clientele. Hosting this event is our way of giving back to the Dallas community.”

The artwork from the auction will be on display at American Fine Art Gallery the week prior to and after the auction.

What: Charity Art Auction benefiting Alley’s House
When: Saturday, March 6; 7-10 p.m.
Where: American Fine Art Gallery, Dragon Street
Why: To enjoy an evening of art and support a great cause!
How Much: $25 in advance; $30 at the door

Note: Your donations made to Alley’s House are tax deductible.