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George-Ann Tognoni "America's Sculptor's" 87th Birthday Party Helps Children with AIDS Project and Orphans of Africa Program

87th Birthday Party and exhibit opening of "America's Sculptor," Geroge-Ann Tognoni, at Tree of Life Gallery, Phoenix AZ to benefit Children With AIDS Project and Orphans of Africa

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) February 15, 2007 -- Her bronze sculptures grace Scottsdale's civic center mall, Arizona's Italian American club and now Phoenix's non-profit Tree of Life Gallery.

George-Ann Tognoni will celebrate her 87th birthday with cake and refreshments at Tree of Life Art Gallery. There, she'll unveil her latest exhibit. Profits will support the gallery's Children with AIDS Project, AIDS Orphans of Africa Program.

Tognoni's most famous Arizona work includes:

 
  • "The Yearlings," a larger than life sculpture of three running horses in Scottsdale
  • Wall of Fame honorees at the Herberger Theatre in downtown Phoenix
  • Christopher Columbus commissioned for the quincentennial commemoration

Tognoni's exhibit will feature diverse pieces including stallions, a buffalo and Phoenix Suns players. Also on display, Tognoni's most cherished sculptural proposal, Peace Monument. See her work www.tognonisculpture.com

What: "George-Ann Tognoni: An American Sculptor"
Where: Tree of Life Gallery
             Town & Country Shopping Center (behind Baby Kay's restaurant)
             4775 N. 20th Street
             Phoenix, AZ    
When: Saturday, February 17
             Artist's birthday party and reception
             2-5pm
             Exhibit runs through April 30

About Tree of Life
The Tree of Life non-profit gallery, operating under the auspices of Children with AIDS Project, is making a difference a world away. Customers enjoy beautiful artwork and the satisfaction of knowing their purchase helps support two African orphanages for children with AIDS. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday 11am-7pm and by appointment. The gallery is available for special event and private party rentals. Call 602.405.2196 and visit www.treeoflifegallery.org

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Jim Jenkins
Tree of Life Gallery
480-774-9718
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The Yearlings
"In the plaza at the Scottsdale Center of the Arts, there is a sculpture set among the flowers: three young colts suspended in sunlight, frisking through the square, charming passersby. They are youth and gay abandon personified."

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