Atlanta Art and Antiques show to benefit charity

Art Business News, March, 2003

ATLANTA -- The antique shops of Miami Circle will host the Arts & Antiques Festival April 24 to 27. The show is designed to raise more than $100,000 for Senior Citizens Services of Metropolitan Atlanta/Meals On Wheels Atlanta. The festival will begin at 5 p.m., April 24 and run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 25 to 27.

"This is the first time we've organized a charitable event," said John Tribble, owner of J. Tribble Antiques. "Not only do we expect to attract a large local crowd, but we are expecting people from other states who will be attending to buy and sell."

The event will include silent auctions to be held in each of the 40 participating galleries throughout the event. The pieces donated are valued from $500 to $8,000. Ticket holders are also eligible for five gifts valued at $1,000 and above. Discounts on antiques, art and other services at shops on Miami Circle will also be available, and a tour of homes is scheduled for April 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free transportation is available for exhibits and activities along the Circle, as well as live music, door prizes, food and beverage. An opening-night party at Eclipse de Luna Restaurant is scheduled for April 24 at 9 p.m.

Tickets for the event are $100 per couple and can be purchased from Senior Citizens Services of Metropolitan Atlanta, 1705 Commerce Road, Atlanta, GA 30318. Tickets can also be purchased from participating merchants of Miami Circle of by calling (404) 351-6208. The ticket purchase price is tax deductible.

"The cost of one ticket will provide more than one month of hot meals and case management for a homebound senior citizen," said Jeff Riddle, Senior Citizens Service director. "Atlanta has a wealth of antiques and art dealers, and this is a wonderful opportunity for citizens to discover them and at the same time realize they are providing much needed assistance to our senior citizens."