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GRAPEVINE ART PROJECT GKWC GARDEN OF ROSES FASHION SHOW
EXHIBITS AT GRAPEVINE REC JOINING TOGETHER, HAVING FUN, HELPING OTHERS

During March, GAP will have an exhi-
bition of paintings and photographs The Greater Keller Women’s Club Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit, is the
at the Grapevine REC. The exhibition funding arm for the Greater Keller Women’s Club. Since the foundation’s
features several dozen original works inception, through the support and volunteerism by members of the
of art by GAP members. This exhibit Greater Keller Women's Club, has donated more than one million dollars
is free to the public. The REC is located to local non-profit organizations representing women, children and the eld-
at 1175 Municipal Way, Grapevine. A erly within the Northeast Tarrant County area through a grant application
new opportunity for GAP members is and review proces—as well as scholarships to graduating Keller ISD seniors.
called Art Chat. This forum utilizes a The annual Garden of Roses fundraiser is the primary source of funding for
small panel of expert artists who these grants and scholarships and would not be possible without the spon-
provide supportive and meaningful sorships and donations from individuals and area businesses from Keller,
critique of art brought in by GAP Tarrant County and beyond. GKWC’s motto of “Joining Together, Having
members. The Art Chat is open to Fun and Helping Others” shines through each year as a dedicated group
members and also can be viewed by of volunteers with philanthropic hearts for service to the community donate
the public at no charge. This forum countless hours to host this annual event. The GKWC Foundation’s 2019
will be held on the second Thursday Garden of Roses Fashion Show is scheduled for Saturday, March 23, 2019
of each month, preceding the normal and will be held at The Bowden located at 1775 Keller Parkway. Doors wil
GAP meeting and presentations. open at 10am for check-in, cash bar, silent auction, raffle, restaurant tree
Due to continued renovations of and wine pull—and will close at noon when the luncheon is served. Program
Grapevine’s Bessie Mitchell Center, and live auction will begin at noon and will be followed by the fashion show
meetings will continue to be held in (courtesy of Dillards, Northeast Mall). Silent auction bidding will be done
the Grapevine REC. GAP is pleased on-line via your cell phone through Greater Giving software. Raffle tickets,
to announce the continuation of its restaurant tree and wine pull can be paid for by cash, check or credit card
GCISD Student Art Scholarship pro- through Greater Giving. The Mistress of Ceremonies will be Ginger Allen,
gram, in which cash scholarships are joined by auctioneer Rick Stacy. Free open parking or valet will be available
awarded to seniors at Grapevine for $10. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased online at:
High School and Colleyville gkwc.org
Heritage High School to
continue their pursuit of the
visual arts in college. Dona-
tions from businesses or
from the general public
are gratefully welcomed
and can be made at the
GAP website. Visitors are
always welcome to attend
The GAP monthly meetings
and learn more about the or-
ganization, members and pro-
grams. New members, even those
who are not artists, are always wel-
come. Light refreshments are served.
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visit: grapevineartproject.com
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