OBJECTIVES & OUTCOMES - GPS guided city tour of key Arts and Culture points in Collier County - Archive capturing memorabilia and stories from patrons, artists, organizations, and leaders - Exhibitions and events featuring arts and culture stories and memorabilia - Collier Arts & Culture Documentary
- Arts & Culture speaker/podcast series or other applicable public programming - Literary publications based on interviews and memorabilia to be published in Florida Humanities FORUM Magazine
Make sure to check out the silent auction table to bid on these items! All funds raised at this VIP event will go towards this county-wide initiative. 2-night stay at the Coral Cottage, with a dinner for 2 at Ridgway Bar & Grill Starting bid: $1,000 Bid on a 2-night stay at the Coral Cottage, a charming 1920s era cottage, just 2 blocks to the Pier and one block to the Third Street South dining and shopping district. This 2 bedroom/1 bath bungalow is available and includes dinner for 2 at Ridgway Bar & Grill. As befits its age, the accommodations are simple but comfortable. Stepping back into history in this fast- moving community is a rare experience, and can be yours while helping the Arts of Collier County. “Shelling at Barefoot Beach” from Paul Arsenault Starting bid: $1050 Take home this giclee painting created by Paul Arsenault. “Shelling at Barefoot Beach” depicts a lady walking in the Shallow water of the Gulf heading towards Wiggins Pass. She is strolling along Barefoot Beach, with Wiggins Pass State Park in the distance. 25” x 50” Gemstone jewels from Bead it! Starting bid: $1300 Enjoy these unique exotic necklaces from Bead it, the premier shop in Naples for over 30 years carrying unique stones and exotic beads. At Bead It, they specialize in goldsmithing, gemology, and so much more to complement your aesthetic and style. Price Value (combined): $1,300 Piece 1: Contemporary necklace mixed with various stones, precious metals, 14 karat gold, amethyst, and kyanite. Piece 2: Fabric and gemstone art necklace, made with French silk and peach durzi. Crown Jewelers Pearls Starting bid: $1290 Bask in the beauty of these elegant & exquisite pearls from Crown Jewelers of Naples. Enjoy one handmade triple pearl necklace featuring a mother of pearl clasp & a round Akoya white pearl. Designed and created for Crown Jewelers of Naples. Crown Jewelers travel the world discovering incredible designs which have an effortless wearability while still delivering that essential “wow” factor. They offer a wide selection of quality high-end jewelry that can be tailored to fit any occasion. Olde Naples Chocolate Gift Basket Starting bid: $100 Indulge in Florida's Sunshine with Olde Naples Chocolate. Enjoy some unique hand-crafted chocolates made with the finest & most decadent ingredients from Olde Naples Chocolate, where every bite sparkles with Florida's spirit. Their chocolates embody Florida’s sunlit shores and vibrant streets all whilst celebrating the state’s unique charm. With every bite, experience the essence of our sunlit shores and lively culture. Gift or keep this unique item for a luxurious and tasty treat! Enjoy a one-hour golf lesson with John. E.S. Cochrane at John E.S. Cochrane School of Golf at Olde Naples Cypress. Starting bid: $400 A highly motivated and positive teacher, John holds extensive training in both the CPGA and PGA of America Advanced Teaching Programs. John’s unique teaching style, blended with a balanced training program consisting of the full swing, short game and with special emphasis on physical and psychological training, has allowed beginning, intermediate and advanced players to achieve their goals in the game of golf and in most cases surpass those goals to reach a higher level of golf expertise and a more consistent level of play. | 