Hickok Cole is known for its architecture, but its annual Art Night is helping build the local arts community.
By Michael Clements
Art lover and artists mix in the offices of Hickok Cole. (Photo by Hoachlander Davis Photography)
Each year, awarding winning architectural firm Hickok Cole Architects opens its doors to allow local artists and art patrons to turn its office into one of the area’s best contemporary galleries (for one night at least). This year saw over 50 local artists showcasing their work. Judging by the amount of pink “sold” dots around, the quality of the art was high. “It’s probably one of their biggest fundraisers of the year for the Washington Project for the Arts,” (WPA) said enthusiastic Hickok Cole Architects senior marketing manager Jennifer Oh over the loud buzz of cocktail conversation. The night generated more than $60,000 in artwork sales, with post event sales expected to reach $90,000.
We think that this year has been key to give to artists and the WPA. Our cultural heritage must be supported–generously.
We thank the community for opening their wallets and we look forward to next year. Thank you Washington Life for all that you do to help the ARTS!
Marilynn Deane Mendell
President
WinSpin CIC, Inc.
(consultant to Hickok Cole and art angel for Art Night)
Hickok Cole and the Washington Project for the Arts make an unbeatable combination each October. I always have the best time and it is definitely the most fun way to acquire new art pieces that I have ever seen.
I hope we up in upstate New York can learn from Hickok Cole and The Washington Project for the Arts by garnering enough support in the business / summer community – tiny as Henderson is here next to Lake Ontario – to organize a mini arts event to bring people together. I’m just struck by the successlful vision that Art Night above proved to be.
Garrett McCarthy
Artist/Mural Painter
Future gallery owner