For additional information or to enter a guitar, contact Suzanne Etman at suzanne.etman@cor.gov. Wildflower! Art Guitar Program and Auction is sponsored by Ebby Halliday Realtors. www.wildflowerfestival.com #WAMFest2017

2017 Wildflower! Art Guitar Program and Auction

A couple of times a week Tammy selected a fine point or ultra-fine point black Sharpie and as she describes, “used the marker to draw freehand what I envision as a peek into a free-spirited gypsy garden.” Look closely and you’ll notice flowers, curled ribbons, and a dragonfly resting in a peaceful place.

The custom guitar will be on display for the public May 19-21, 2017 at the 25th Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival inside the Eisemann Center.

“I hope that when people see my guitar they feel a flowing, free spirited vibe. I had an image of bohemian flower children, peace and love, lots of music, and I hope they can pick-up that same feel.”

Although Tammy doesn’t yet have her own mystical flower garden, she is a hometown Richardson girl. “I took guitar lessons at the Richardson Heights Recreation Center back in the mid-70’s. I can still strum a few chords,” says Tammy.

This silent auction will be open for bidding until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 21st and all proceeds benefit the NETWORK of Community Ministries and the Richardson ISD Fine Arts Programs. Absolutely anyone may bid on the guitars and Tammy admits that while she misses seeing it in her living room, there are already two more guitar projects in the works.

Tammy Cunningham receives first guitar for Christmas.

Additional information about the Wildflower! Art Guitar Program and Auction, and how to donate or participate, may be found on our website: https://wildflowerfestival.com/around-wf/. #WAMFest2017

“Bass to the Bone” was unclaimed by the winning bidder and is now once again available to the public for a starting bid of $1,000 or the best offer received before 5:00 p.m. on July 3, 2015. Due to the size of the item, it must be picked up in person and will not be shipped or delivered.

Proceeds from the auction are tax-deductible and will benefit the NETWORK of Community Ministries and the fine arts programs in the secondary level of the Richardson Independent School District.

Built from wood and sheet metal, “Bass to the Bone” was cut by hand with a scroll saw, side details by knife, acrylic paint, airbrushed details, and is strung with neon green nylon weedwacker cord. The Rockabilly inspired design began with sketches that turned into 3D computer illustrations and includes more than 300 hours of artistic talent.

Individuals interested in previewing the instrument up-close may contact Suzanne Etman at the City of Richardson Community Events office located at 2100 E. Campbell Road or call 972-744-4584.

A full list of the artists who participated in the 2015 Wildflower! Art Guitar Program & Auction may be found here: https://wildflowerfestival.com/2018/02/14/2015-wildflower-art-guitar-auction-rocks-community-fundraiser/ and a video of the guitars featured in the auction on the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JdGAERoVDI.

The Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival began the Art Guitar Program & Auction in 2003. Over the years it has accumulated awards from the Texas Festivals & Events Association and International Events & Festivals Association with special recognition as the “Best New Fund-Raising Program.”

For more information about the program or how to participate in the 2016 Wildflower! Art Guitar Program & Auction, please contact Suzanne Etman, 972-744-4585 or suzanne.etman@cor.gov.

Artist: Misty-Roze Carnell
2015 Wildflower! Art Guitar Auction

Hundreds of hours have been donated by local artists and organizations in an effort to create a unique piece of art to be auctioned in the 2015 Wildflower! Art Guitar Program & Auction. Electric and acoustic guitars are painted, chopped, molded, airbrushed, layered, built, and completely redesigned at the sole discretion of the artist. The collection annually displays new themes, rocking embellishments, and impressive conversions of the traditional instrument.

This year the donated guitars reflect an extraordinary group of artists and their individual vision of wild, musical masterpieces. See the pictures in the Wildflower! Art Guitar Program & Auction album.

The artist list is as follows: Crystal Elisondo, Misty-Roze Carnell, Gene Champagne, Julie Flandorfer, Kristen Comuzzi, Machelle Mull, Amy Baker, Ricardo Rivera, Ryan Gowland, Michael Shannon, Erin Ferman, Rob Baker, Gina Wooldridge, Charles Claudet, Angie Nations, Laurie Achitson, and Shelley Brownlee. Participating companies are as follows: HiTone Guitars, Jersey Mikes’ Subs, Kid Kraft, iFratelli’s Pizza, City of Richardson Library, Argo Data, Ebby Halliday, NETWORK of Community Ministries, Fossil Group, and Methodist Richardson Medical Center.

The collection of guitars will be on display in The Eisemann Center and the auction ends at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2015. The auction is open to the public and anyone is eligible to bid on the guitars during the weekend of the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival being held May 15-17 at Galatyn Park in Richardson, Texas. Once the bidding has ended, winners may pay for their items with cash check, Master Card, Visa, Amex or Discover, and pick up the guitars before the last show has ended. If necessary, the winner may arrange to pick-up the guitar at the Community Events office at 2100 E. Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas after Tuesday May 19th. Please call 972-744-4584 to schedule a pick-up time.

Artist: Crystal Elisondo “Bass to the Bone”

Proceeds of the Wildflower! Art Guitar Program & Auction benefit the NETWORK of Community Ministries and the fine arts programs in the secondary level of the Richardson Independent School District.

The Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival began the Art Guitar Program & Auction in 2003. Over the years it has accumulated awards from the Texas Festivals & Events Association and International Events & Festivals Association with special recognition as the “Best New Fund-Raising Program.” For more information about the program or how to participate in the 2016 Wildflower! Art Guitar Program & Auction, please contact Suzanne Etman, 972-744-4585 or suzanne.etman@cor.gov.