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S erving as the hub for all things art in Southwest Florida, The
Naples Art Association felt it was only natural to rethink the
conventional annual gala. So, with the help of Artistic Science,
an event company specializing in dramatic, once-in-a-lifetime events, the
Naples Art Association created For the Love of Art, an annual event like
no other. On Saturday, February 13 at 6:00 p.m. at The von Liebig Art
Center, guests can expect the unexpected as we connect the four elements
- earth, air, water, and fire.

“As a creative organization, we felt it was our responsibility to present
a unique and imaginative alternative to black-tie fundraising,” said NAA
Director Aimee Schlehr. “This year’s For the Love of Art event will call
upon the elements allowing us endless possibilities for an evening you
won’t soon forget.”

At the start of the night, guests will enter a completely transformed von
Liebig where they will feel a gentle wind guiding them through dancing
patterns of light and mystical characters toward a signature drink. Next,
they will move further into The Watson Gallery, where they will discover
the adventure of the graffiti wall and take in works of art created by self-
taught, Floridian renegade artists displayed throughout the galleries.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to imagine themselves enjoying
one of the truly unique auction items comprising the live auction, which

Life in Naples | February 2016