Akron Children’s Hospital Charity Raises $75,000 through Speed Painting Auction by Michael Israel

Akron Children’s Hospital Charity Raises $75,000 through Speed Painting Auction by Michael Israel

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$75,000 ART AUCTION!! A wildly successful first-time event for Akron Children’s Hospital!

Akron Children’s Hospital recently hosted a remarkable charity fundraising event that showcased the incredible talent of speed painter Michael Israel. The event, featuring a captivating speed painting auction, raised an impressive $75,000 for the hospital. To learn more about this inspiring success story and the impact of speed painting in the world of fundraising, click here. #speedpainting Akron Children’s Hospital Charity Raises $75,000 through Speed Painting Auction by Michael Israel. Discover the inspiring success story of this captivating event and the impact of speed painting in the world of fundraising. #speedpainting Akron Children’s Hospital Charity Raises $75,000 through Speed Painting Auction by Michael Israel. Discover the inspiring success story of this captivating event and the impact of speed painting in the world of fundraising. #speedpainting PAST \| Akron Children’s Hospital #speedpainter #michaelisrael

Discover the incredible success story of Akron Children’s Hospital’s $75,000 art auction featuring the world-famous speed painter Michael Israel. This unique event showcased the mesmerizing talent of Israel, who effortlessly created stunning masterpieces in a matter of minutes. Not only did the auction raise an impressive amount for the hospital, but it also provided an unforgettable and entertaining experience for attendees, all thanks to the incredible artistry of Michael Israel. Learn more about this extraordinary event here. #speedpainting

 

Autism-Support Event Hosts World-Famous Speed Painter Michael Israel for Virtual Fundraiser with Cocktails and Fun

Autism-Support Event Hosts World-Famous Speed Painter Michael Israel for Virtual Fundraiser with Cocktails and Fun

Speed painting, cocktails and fun: Autism-support event will feature world-famous artist Michael Israel

A school bus driver pushed Suzi Noyes over the edge. Her son Connor, who is autistic, was a first-grader in fall 2011 and couldn’t control that he would spit a little when he talked. The bus driver, however, singled him out and made him sit behind her for the rest of the year.

“He shouldn’t have been punished for his disability,” Noyes said. “He would have loved to have been able to stop it. We worked on it, believe me. But he couldn’t.”

The Virginia Beach mom fled to Facebook to find support from others with children on the autism spectrum. She found it. Noyes soon had an official organization, Spectrum Parents Events.

The group, now about 800 strong, relies on their activities for emotional support. However, the specialized events aren’t cheap.

Saturday, Spectrum Parents will have its largest fundraiser yet, “Paint Barefoot on the Beach,” a virtual event with the world-famous speed painter Michael Israel.

Artist Michael Israel is known internationally for his speed painting. He can produce realistic, large canvas pieces in less than 10 minutes. He has performed for Fortune 100 companies, celebrities and presidents in high-energy performances he calls art concerts. He also auctions his work for charity.
Artist Michael Israel is known internationally for his speed painting. He can produce realistic, large canvas pieces in less than 10 minutes. He has performed for Fortune 100 companies, celebrities, and presidents in high-energy performances he calls art concerts. He also auctions his work for charity. (Courtesy of Michael Israel)

Since he started in 1974, Israel has performed around the world for Fortune 100 companies, presidents, and celebrities. His two-fisted, messy, high-energy performances are appropriately called “art concerts” — he pulls together realistic, large-scale canvases in minutes. He’s probably equally recognized for his fundraising for groups like the Special Olympics, Susan G. Komen breast cancer organization, and Ronald McDonald House Charities.

In 2008, he painted a 36-square-foot portrait of businessman and philanthropist Warren Buffett in less than 10 minutes. It later sold for $100,000 to benefit Girls Incorporated of Omaha.

Saturday’s show kicks off at 7 p.m. with a virtual cocktail hour and then moves into Israel’s painting. Meanwhile, Noyes will be holding a silent auction, and Israel will open up his artwork for bids. A percentage of the proceeds go to Spectrum Parents.

Michael Israel Event in Reno, NV. for Reno-Tahoe Open Foundation. Birdies & Brushes fundraising event in 2012.
Michael Israel Event in Reno, NV. for Reno-Tahoe Open Foundation. Birdies & Brushes fundraising event in 2012. (Michael D. Davis)

The evening is meant to be interactive. People will be encouraged to share selfies from home and chat online with the auctioneer and other entertainers who are part of the show.

The virtual events allow him to engage more with his audience than his live shows, Israel said in a phone interview from his Florida home.

“I can’t even see people in the front row because all of the light blaring on me, and I certainly can’t talk to them,” he said. “I this case, I know what everybody’s saying. … When I hang out in the green room, I look at the chats and I talk with people and stuff. It’s really pretty neat.”

Israel has always enjoyed using his art to give back to nonprofits, he said. When the pandemic hit, however, his travel schedule got canceled and he knew that nonprofits were aching for money.

He started the virtual art concerts and the “20for21” program in which he will do 20 no-cost virtual charity events in 2021.

He said he hasn’t decided yet what he will do for the Virginia Beach group but will likely do two or three pieces and at least one with a nautical theme. At least two will be 3D paintings and 3D glasses will be mailed to those who buy tickets. Israel said the paintings will look just fine without the glasses.

He said he’s raised more than $800,000 in the past year with the virtual concerts.

“It’ll be kind of anything goes auction, so people get a chance to steal the artwork, basically, on behalf of the charity,” Israel said. “I can write a bigger check with my paintbrush than I can with my pen.”

A painting of the late boxer Muhammad Ali done by artist Michael Israel. Israel is known internationally for his speed painting. He can produce realistic, large canvas pieces in less than 10 minutes. He has performed for Fortune 100 companies, celebrities and presidents in high-energy performances he calls art concerts. He will be doing a virtual fundraising event for the Virginia Beach-based group Spectrum Parents Events.
A painting of the late boxer Muhammad Ali done by artist Michael Israel. Israel is known internationally for his speed painting. He can produce realistic, large canvas pieces in less than 10 minutes. He has performed for Fortune 100 companies, celebrities and presidents in high-energy performances he calls art concerts. He will be doing a virtual fundraising event for the Virginia Beach-based group Spectrum Parents Events. (Courtesy of Michael Israel)

Noyes was scrolling online late one night when she came across Israel’s work. She read about the charity program and applied.

It was nothing less than a miracle, she said.

Spectrum Parents has become more of a family than a formal organization. The events, from roller-rink nights to hayrides, to hiring a Santa Claus for their annual Christmas party, have become a necessity for the group. Parents can be together and share experiences with people “who know.” The children make friends and don’t have to worry about being bullied.

“It’s not like when you go to the grocery store,” Noyes said. “You’re not snickered at, you’re not glared at, you’re not told, ‘Hey, can you keep your kid under control?’ So, we stick together so we’re not hurt and we’re not crying.”

But renting a roller rink for one group can get expensive. The fundraising helps defray the costs, Noyes said.

Noyes said she knows people are getting tired of virtual events with the pandemic, but hopes people will still tune in, even for just a little, for the cause. And the fun.

She’s wrangled raffle prizes that include an Outer Banks weekend escape and a 20-minute Zoom call with Izzy, a professional surfer who founded Surfers Healing, a surf camp for children with autism.

The evening is open to anyone, even those who can’t afford to pay. Noyes wants everyone to enjoy.

“This will be so cool.”

if You Go

Virtual “Barefoot on the Beach,” Saturday, March 20, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Tickets: Single tickets, $45, which include access, 3D glasses and a raffle ticket. Other packages include “Virtual Table for 10” at $350 to include extra raffle tickets and “VIP Ultra,” which includes a gourmet gift basket. The ticket page also allows people to sign up for a free ticket or to make a donation. People can also buy raffle tickets, which range in price from $20 for 1 to $100 for 10, without participating in the event.

Visit paintbarefootonthebeach.com for tickets and more information.

For more information about Spectrum Parents Events visit myautismevents.com.

Denise M. Watson, 757-446-2504, denise.watson@pilotonline.com

Speed Painter Michael Israel Supports St. Vincent’s Healthcare Foundation

Speed Painter Michael Israel Supports St. Vincent’s Healthcare Foundation

$105,000 ART AUCTION!

Michael WOWED and AMAZED a crowd of 1000 healthcare professionals and supporters during his performance at the beautiful Omni Hotel for St. Vincent’s Healthcare Foundation.

Ascension St. Vincent’s Foundation is a not-for-profit, philanthropic organization established in 1982 that is committed to enhancing the current and future healthcare needs of Jacksonville and the surrounding area.

Since its inception, the Foundation has provided more than $1 million in annual financial assistance to support the Mission of Ascension St. Vincent’s. Serving as a liaison between Ascension St. Vincent’s and our family of generous donors, the Foundation is rooted in the loving ministry of Jesus as a healer and devoted to putting our commitment to philanthropy into action. The Foundation supports Ascension St. Vincent’s: Community Outreach Ministries, capital building, and equipment needs.

The St. Vincent’s HealthCare Foundation is the entity that financially supports the mission of Jacksonville’s province of Daughters of Charity. The foundation and network, established in 1982, is dedicated to improving the present and future healthcare needs of the Jacksonville area, and has provided more than $1 million in support every year since its creation.[3]

The foundation stages fund-raising events throughout the year, including the Red Rose Ball, begun in 1982 and Jacksonville’s oldest charity ball. The 2008 event was attended by John Travolta and Kelly Preston, who helped collect over $1 million in donations.[4]

John Ash was the celebrity chef at the 10th annual Delicious Destinations event in 2011. The three-day event attracts over a dozen executive chefs from notable restaurants and resorts around the country to prepare their favorite dishes for donors at the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club.[5][6]

St. Vincent’s HealthCare Foundation is also a charity recipient of proceeds from The Players Championship, and conducts a two-day charity golf tournament early in the week known as The Tradition.[7]

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“Performing in the Dark: How a Flashlight Show Earned $110,000 for Education”

“Performing in the Dark: How a Flashlight Show Earned $110,000 for Education”

Well, I’ve always said my show is the real deal and would work in a field on the top of a milk crate with two boy scouts holding flashlights… I never thought I’d have to prove it but, a while back, I was performing in a clear tent for about 100 people on a very eclectic ranch with a donkey, chickens, and other animals…LOL!

Just as I was about to go to the stage, all the fancy programmed show lighting glitched out. It was pitch black!

My show manager literally put two flashlights on the stage… and we rocked the house or should I say tent. After the show, my art sold for $110,000 to benefit the Glendora Educational Foundation!

Michael Israel’s Speedpainting at Armory Art Center

Michael Israel’s Speedpainting at Armory Art Center

A Brief History of the Armory

When the Norton Museum closed its art school in 1986, a dedicated group of artists, art teachers, and community activists formed the Armory Art Center to ensure the continuation of practical art instruction in Palm Beach County. In seeking a new home for the art school, they looked to the neglected Armory building constructed in 1939 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in an Art Deco style and designed by William Manley King. The building was a National Guard Armory from 1939 to 1982. By the late 1980s, after a period of multiple community uses, including high school dances, the building was scheduled for demolition when the art activists and the Palm Beach County Cultural Council came together to convince the City of West Palm Beach to spare the building from demolition and allow it to be transformed into an art center.

The Armory Art Center was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization on November 21, 1986, after the art group renovated the abandoned Art Deco structure into a vibrant space for art classes and art exhibitions. The center opened its doors to the public in July 1987 as a result of generous contributions from its many supporters, most notably Robert and Mary Montgomery and the Historic Preservation and Cultural Facilities Grants of the State of Florida. In 1992 the Armory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Over the past three decades, the Armory has taught art classes to thousands of emerging artists of all ages and cultures, exhibited art in hundreds of shows, given workshops taught by national and international visiting master artists, provided summer art camp for thousands of young people, and since the year 2000 has yearly given new artists-in-residence from around the United States and abroad the opportunity to hone their craft while teaching classes. The Armory looks to a long future of enhancing artistic life in the Palm Beaches.

Learn more about the history of the Armory

 

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Michael Israel’s Art Raises $400,000 for Teammates for Kids Fundraiser at Harrah’s Casino and Resort in Kansas City

Michael Israel’s Art Raises $400,000 for Teammates for Kids Fundraiser at Harrah’s Casino and Resort in Kansas City

Michael Israel’s art raised $400,000!

Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Fundraiser was held at Harrah’s Casino and Resort in Kansas City amongst an upscale crowd along with celebrities such as golfer John Daly, and legendary country singer Trish Yearwood, and of course, Garth Brooks. After cocktails and dinner, Michel Israel took the stage and performed three paintings, a portrait of John Daily, one of Trish Yearwood, who would perform later that night in Harrah’s theater, and a fantastic portrait of Garth Brooks. Together with a matching donation, Michael’s artworks raised $400,000 that night!

Before his performance, Michael Israel met Garth Brooks backstage. It was incredible! Garth, a seven-time CMA/ACM Entertainer of the Year, really loves kids and the people everywhere, as does Michael, who has a kind heart and passion for life. After the meeting, Michael took his performance to a whole new level. Performing to some of Garth’s biggest hits. The outpouring of love for the kids, the country music star, and for Michael’s painting was extraordinary. Michael performed to Garth Brooks’s portrait to “Friends in Low Places; it sold for $50,000!

The Fundraiser
The event, the Annual Teammates for Kids, is a signature fundraiser for Teammates for Kids, which raises funds for local children and families in need throughout the Kansas City metro area. Since 1998, Teammates for Kids has provided 4,288 in-need children and families with basic needs, including clothing, meals, car repairs, and rent assistance. Teammates for Kids has grown to become a national non-profit organization that has helped countless families over the years. Teammates for Kids has served more than 5 million people in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, with $216 million raised. Teammates for Kids has impacted more than 1.5 million children directly and helped more than 2 million through community partnerships. View original content with multimedia:http://var/web/site/public_html.prnewswire.

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