Thank You Letter to the Editor
On Thursday, September 29, 2016, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation (SSPF) hosted the 2016 TRASK Art Show & Sale at the Canfield Casino in Congress Park in Saratoga Springs. This event brought together fans of art and preservation to support the continued preservation of Saratoga Springs.
The SSPF Board of Directors and staff thank the artists, their families and friends, and all of the Honorary Committee members, Corporate Sponsors, donors, and volunteers who made this event possible. We count 2016 TRASK among our many successes and because of your help and support, we raised funds that will benefit restoration projects, such as the Spirit of Life, and ongoing efforts to preserve Saratoga Springs.
Thanks to all of the 60 artists that participated in this year’s TRASK event and generously donated portions of their individual art sales to the Foundation’s efforts. We appreciate the time and expertise of the evening’s judges Ian Berry and Kathy Greenwood. The Foundation also thanks our Honorary Chairs, Seth D. Finkell and Judy Soukup, and the members of this year’s Honorary Committee including Benefactors: Cynthia Corbett, James Gold, Linda Harvey-Opiteck, Elisa & Mark Haworth, William M. Kahn, CPA, Dee Sarno, Cindy Spence, and Meredith Woolford as well as our Philanthropists: Bart & Jeff Altamari, Michael Billok, Marcy Dreimiller, Seth & Sequoyah Finkell, Richard King, Jessica Niles, Michelle Paquette-Deuel, Elizabeth Reddick, and Supervisor Matthew E. Veitch.
In addition, we thank planning committee members Marissa Broadley, Bob Carlton, Cynthia Corbett, Rowena Daly, Michele DeRossi, Allie Dockum, Marcella Hammer, Liz Israel, Christiana Limniatis, Jessica Moore, Jessica Niles and Cindy Spence and our event curator, Sara Boivin. The Foundation is very appreciative of our event volunteers including Christopher Armer, Stephen Babie, Geoff Bornemann, Partick Cunningham, Kayley Green, Cherie Grey, Jeannine Jeter, Rumara Jewett, Kara Koenig, Obie Lawrence, Jillian Mayott, Alexandra Morgan, Dave Morgan, Victoria Niles, Bruce Sparano, and Debbie Studwell. SSPF is grateful for the time, dedication, and hard work of everyone who helped to make this event a success.
The Foundation thanks the Adelphi Hotel for their generous Best in Show sponsorship, which includes underwriting the 2016 Best in Show Award of a $500 cash prize that was awarded to local plein air painter, Matt Chinian. Additionally, we thank our Corporate Sponsors including Judge’s Choice: Michael & Stacie Arpey and Redbud Development, Inc., as well as Curator’s Choice: Saratoga Dermatology, and Honorable Mention: Carmody Ford, Subsidium Technologies, and The D.A. Collins Companies. The Foundation is extremely grateful to long-time supporter Teakwood Builders who donated their services to install historic doors provided by the Historic Albany Foundation for the art show. Other businesses and community members who contributed with in-kind donations include 15 Church, The Barrelhouse, Cynthia Corbett, Hoffman Car Wash, The Inn at Saratoga, James & Son Tobacconist, Lakeside Farms, Northshire Bookstore, Saratoga Paint & Sip Studio, Saratoga Social, Explore Saratoga, Saratoga Today, Prime at Saratoga National, Rain or Shine Tent Company, Sunnyside Gardens, and WMHT. Without the immense generosity of these businesses, 2016 TRASK would not have been possible.
Thank you again to everyone who lent a hand for one of SSPF’s largest fundraisers of the year. Your support and dedication have made this event a special one for all of us at the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation.
Founded in 1977, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that promotes preservation and enhancement of the architectural, cultural, and landscaped heritage of Saratoga Springs.
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