The Montgomery Christian School (MCS) 2021 Art Splash Committee hosted their annual fundraising event, Art in the Garden, on May 13, raising $250,000. Proceeds will provide MCS scholarships to deserving students in need. The “COVID-friendly” event was held in the backyard of Tom and Amy Methvin’s home in Montgomery’s historic garden district.
“What can be better than helping our children?” Methvin said. “Because many children at this school through no fault of their own do not have the same chance in life as others do, we are glad to help these students lift themselves and their families out of poverty for generations to come.”
Watch: “Art in the Garden” coverage on Alabama News Network.
The day-long fundraiser began with a Garden Preview Event, which was open to the public, followed by an Artist-Sponsor Party to recognize artists and sponsors for their support. The event also included a Virtual Auction Event.
Featured artists included:
- Camilla Armstrong
- Foad Araiinejad
- Carol Ballard
- Carol Barksdale
- Ed Brummal
- Walter Carroll
- Warren Christopher
- Nan Cunningham
- Barbara Davis
- Joan DiLaura
- Marybeth Farris
- Lauren Foshee
- Barbara Grimes
- Ellen Davis Hoffman
- Carol Pugsley Jones
- Kevin King
- Alisa Koch
- Sissy McClinton
- Francie Hogan McCullers
- Judy McLean
- Jeanie McRae
- Richard Mills
- Jamie Mitchell
- Melanie Morris Pacrates
- Kate Seawell
- Watt Spratlan
- JoAnne Staley
- Natalie Stanley
- Tim Vaught
Taniyah Flynn, winner of the city-wide senior high “Up and Coming Artist” contest, was also featured.
