Businesses show their support of arts
Published: Sun, Feb. 18, 2007 12:00AM
Modified Sun, Feb. 18, 2007 07:12AM
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closeBusiness and art connected this month at the Visual Art Exchange's annual fundraiser, which set records for attendance and earnings. The Raleigh-based nonprofit cited the efforts of Monica Doss, the event's honorary chair and president of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development, as a reason for nearly $70,000 worth of success.
The money came from ticket sales, sponsorships and an auction of 170 works donated by artists. Attendance topped 400.
Elsewhere, the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County Inc. and the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce will present their annual Business Support of the Arts Awards on Monday.
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The recipients are Greg Paul Builders; Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP; Margery and Earl Johnson Jr.; and Vick Perry, principal of Harris Creek Elementary and formerly of Douglas Creative Arts and Science Magnet Elementary School.
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