The Silver Brush Art Society, a group of local artists and friends for many years, has been busy painting and preparing for their upcoming Art Show & Sale in support of the Matthews Help Center. In 2000 The Silver Brush Society chose to contribute a portion of its show proceeds to this organization because of The Help Center’s worthwhile mission, and has continued to do so on a yearly basis since that time. This is the eighth year for the event that will be held in Matthews on Saturday, November, 7th and 8th.
The mission of the Matthews Help Center is to care for those in need in the community by providing programs and services that will meet life’s basic needs, and by connecting those in need with resources that improve the quality of life. Its services include crisis assistance with food, clothing, monetary assistance, health related transportation, blood pressure checks three mornings per week and a Thrift Shop. The Center has five paid staff members, as well as approximately 130 volunteers. It operates out of a newly constructed 5,000 square foot building on Ames Street in Matthews, which was paid for in full by donations. Operating revenue comes from donations, grants, and Thrift Shop sales.
The Silver Brush Society is a group of experienced artists that use such media as watercolor, acrylic, polymers, pastel, and oil. The artists have created works that are proudly displayed in the homes and offices of many prior attendees to the annual show. Most of the artists have painted together for many years.
The group will be showing their new works at the Art Show & Sale on November 7th from 5:30 pm until 9:30 pm and again on Saturday from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm, which will again be held in the offices of Weaver Bennett & Bland (196 and 189 N. Trade Street) in downtown Matthews. Group members clockwise from top, Don Gilmer, Greg Barnes, John Moeslein, Sharon Schwenk, Peggy Simmons, Prudy Weaver, and Julie Johnson. The Silver Brush Society looks forward to having you attend the Art Show, enjoy their work, and help support the Matthews Help Center.
See you there!