Tabriz 2011

The Fine Arts Club of Arkansas presented Tabriz on Thursday and Saturday, March 3 and 5, 2011, at the Arkansas Arts Center. Chaired by Lisa Baxter, the biennial two-night event raises funds for art acquisitions and educational programs for the Arkansas Arts Center. Since its beginning, Tabriz has raised almost $6 million which has funded the art acquisition for the Arts Center’s world renowned permanent collection and supported the Arts Center’s educational programming.

The Thursday night event was a fun, casual party featuring a sophisticated silent auction full of boutique items. The lighting was provided by Chris Pritchard with CWP Productions.

Party guests were able to watch artists 

from the Arkansas Arts Center Museum School at work.

 Guests enjoyed specialty cocktails, wine, and ales along with classic American fare

while bidding on auction items throughout the Arts Center.

Saturday evening was a lavish black-tie Gala designed by Creative Director Delaney T. Bagwell.

Floral decor by Tipton Hurst

Attendees to this dazzling event were able to peruse a silent auction,

enjoy premium cocktails,

savor an elegant dinner

and bid on must-have items in a live auction.

First Course

Arctic Char with Spicy Tomato Jam, Leek & Fennel Agnalotti, Fragrant Consommé

Second Course

Veal Tenderloin with Braised Cippolini Onions, Brussel Sprouts with Almonds, and Onion Buerre Blanc

Third Course

Manchego Cheese with Quince Paste and a Chive Palmier

Final Course

 

Opera Cake

New this year, Tabriz included a Studio Party following the Gala. Swanky cocktails and hors d'oeuvres prepared by Pulaski Tech culinary students were offered to guests.

Hors d'oeuvres presentation by Simply the Best Catering

Food & beverages were available in the Lower Lobby (pictured above) and Courtyard

The courtyard was transformed into a club like setting.  Guests danced the night away to the tunes of Big Mike Geier & the Kingsized from Atlanta, GA.