Local artists create stunning masterpieces for Habitat for Humanity's 25th Anniversary Gala

THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- Thirteen talented local artists have joined together to raise awareness and funds for Montgomery County Habitat for Humanity’s 25th Anniversary Gala, set for Saturday, May 10, 2014 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. In keeping with the theme of the gala, “There’s No Place Like Home,” the artists are creating works that visually portray their idea of, “What does HOME mean to you?” The pieces will be auctioned off at the upcoming gala.

“Everyone will be amazed by the emotions and memories portrayed by these artists in their original works,” said gala co-chair Suzanne Pagel. “We encourage everyone to follow us on Facebook, www.facebook.com/hfhgala, as we post our virtual Art Project ‘parade’. Each week, we will feature one artist and their beautiful Habitat for Humanity art piece.”

Participating artists include Kim Abbati, Suzie Baker, Bill Brenza, Sue Burke Harrington, Hilda Rueda Lockley, Abby Salazar, Carol Scheferman, Lois Schmeichel, Shae Skidmore, Shirley Scarpetta Skidmore, Sue Syvertson, Kim Wallace and Joella Wheeler.

Along with the Art Project Auction, the gala will include cocktails, dinner, dancing, fabulous silent, bid board and live auctions. In addition, special presentations will be made for the Gala Honorees – Woodforest Charitable Foundation/Woodforest National Bank (Corporate Honoree), Bill and Judy Schilling (Community Honoree), The Woodlands United Methodist Church (Faith-Based Honoree), and Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (Humanitarian Honoree). The mistress of ceremonies will be Lisa Malosky, sports producer and former sports broadcaster for NBC and Fox Sports.

Major sponsors of the 25th Anniversary Gala include Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Woodforest Charitable Foundation/Woodforest National Bank, Talisman Energy, Apache Corporation, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Wells Fargo Bank, Lisa and Fred Koetting/Schulte Building Systems, Inc./Valspar, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center and Strike, LLC.

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Proceeds from the gala will support Habitat’s mission and vision for a world where everyone has a decent place to live. For more information about Habitat’s mission, visit www.hfhmctx.org.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities for the 25th Anniversary Gala, contact Brenda Mizell at the email provided.

PHOTO: Several of the artists who are creating original works in support of Montgomery County Habitat for Humanity’s 25th Anniversary Gala include (left to right): Bill Brenza, Carol Scheferman, Joella Wheeler, Sue Burke Harrington, Shae Skidmore, Shirley Scarpetta Skidmore and Kim Wallace. The artists’ works, depicting their idea of what home means to them, will be auctioned off at the Gala on May 10 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott.