Local Smith Barney Branch Sponsors 'Art/House 2006' Event to Benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles

Local Habitat family member joins over fifty world-renowned artists in donating works for silent auction. Proceeds to help eliminate poverty housing in Greater Los Angeles.

(PRWEB) March 29, 2006

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (http://www.habitatla.org) will host the first annual "Art/House 2006" fine art auction sponsored by the Manhattan Beach branch of Smith Barney, in collaboration with Beach Cities Friends and other local businesses. The invitation-only event will take place on Thursday, March 30th at 6:30 pm at Gallery C (http://www.galleryc.com) in Hermosa Beach. Over fifty world-renowned artists and rising art stars have donated works to Art/House 2006. The artwork up for auction includes a piece donated by Habitat Partner Family member and art student, Daniel Perez. All proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles. Guests will be serenaded by sultry jazz from the Sweet Baby J'ai Quartet while enjoying the fine food of Beyond Catering and enticing martini bar sponsored by Stockholm Kristall Vodka.

The event is curated by Nancy Silverman-Miles, Executive Director of Gallery C, and Cheryl Perkey of Cheryl Perkey Fine Art. Gallery C owner, Michael Napoliello will present "Five Ways to tell a good painting from a great painting," and Cheryl Perkey will speak about "How to start a fine art collection." Habitat Partner Family member and artist Daniel, and his wife Lissette Perez will share their experiences as new Habitat homeowners.

Who: Hosted by: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles

Sponsored by: Smith Barney of Manhattan Beach

Attended by: Over 200 Invited Clients and Donors, Financial Advisors,

& Exclusive Art Collectors

What: Art/House 2006, Fine Art Auction to Benefit Habitat for Humanity

When: Thursday, March 30, 2005

6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Where: Gallery C

1225 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

310-798-0102

Why: Smith Barney of Manhattan Beach is an active supporter of Habitat of Greater Los Angeles. The event will raise awareness of the need for affordable housing and raise thousands of dollars to build homes for hard working families in our community. The Perez family will share their experience of becoming Habitat homeowners and support Mr. Perez, an art student, who has donated one of his pieces for the auction.

Event Sponsors: Sherman Gallery, Official Frame Sponsor; Adam's Art Services, Art Installation; LML Music; Jason Hayes, W.J. Deutsch & Sons; Semler Family and Malibu Family Wines; Barwood Vineyards; Whole Foods Market; Borba Skin Care Products; Murad Skin Care Products; and Schwarzkopf Hair products.

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