Friday, June 11th, 5:30pm
The first sales of our Festival will begin with a Gala celebration held on the grounds of the private estate, Sussex. Join us for this breezy and elegant lawn party with breathtaking water views of the York River, music, heavy hors d’ouvres, cocktails and wine, and the unveiling of an estimated 120 paintings. Painting sales will begin with a preview and drawing to establish the order in which each Gala Patron may select and purchase a painting. After all Patrons have made their selections and purchased their choices, the remaining paintings will be available for sale to other guests.
Schedule of the evening’s events are as follow:
5:30 pm – Preview and Cocktail hour begin
6:00 pm – Drawing of Patron names for selection order
6:30 pm – Judge Larry Moore announces the awards
Art sales begin immediately following the awards ceremony
EVENT DETAILS: Plein Air Outdoor Gala
EVENT SPONSOR: Ann P. Stokes Landscape Architects
- June 11th ~ 5:30pm
- Location: Sussex on the York River
- Admission to the Gala is available at two levels:
- Gala Patron – $500 ticket includes:
- Admission of Patron + one companion
- Inclusion in the selection drawing for a place in line to buy a painting
- Opportunity to apply the full price of the ticket ($500) towards the purchase of a painting of the Patron’s choice
- Full Color 2021 Heart of the River Collection exhibition catalog (mailed after the event)
- Gala Guest – $100 ticket includes:
- Admission of Guest to the Gala (no companion included)
- Opportunity to apply the full price of the ticket ($100) to the purchase of a painting of Guest’s choice after all Patrons have chosen & before sales open to the general public.
- Gala Patron – $500 ticket includes:
- Tickets may be purchased via PayPal (see ticket options below); or if you’d rather purchase with a check, please mail it to:
- The Cook Foundation, P.O. Box 1383, Gloucester, VA 23061 (Phone: 804.824.9401)
- All ticket purchasers must complete the form below to register. If purchasing a Patron Ticket please provide both the Patron and the Companion’s names.
