CLARE Foundation, a nonprofit providing compassionate treatment and recovery services for alcoholism and substance abuse, presents its annual event, ART for CLARE at Bergamot Station.  

Now in its eighth year, the ART for CLARE fundraiser will offer patrons the chance to purchase art from highly regarded local artists, sample some of LA’s best cuisine, and bid on silent auction items that range from luxury vacations to sporting events.

This year, you will have the opportunity to purchase the art early.

Enjoy a preview & pre-sale event at haleARTS S P A C E on Thursday, May 29th. Selected works will be on view before they go to auction on June 1st at the ART for CLARE main event.

New this year, selected works will be for sale at a “BUY IT NOW” price (slightly above retail prices). Artists include Billy Al Bengston, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Alan Kupchick, Alden Marin, Grant Rohloff (Courtesy of Chris Rohloff), Ed Ruscha, Patty Shales, Theo Svenningsen & many more… “Most of these works will go to auction on June 1st, so here’s your chance to grab it before it goes…”

Preview is FREE & Open to public

What: Preview Party – Presale Event
Where: haleARTS S P A C E, 2443 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90405
When: May 29th – 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Phone: 310-314-8038
Website: www.halearts.com

Then on Sunday, June 1st the main event takes place at Bergamot Station. Be aware there is an admission charge for Sunday’s fundraiser (see below).

The co-chairs for this year’s Art for Clare fundraiser are Michael Hale and Meredith Baxter. The event will host a Live Auction featuring works by Tierney Gearon, Jeff Ho, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Jay Mark Johnson, Alan Kupchick, Larry Lytle, Grant Rohloff, Ed Ruscha, Patty Shales, Theodore Svenningsen and more…

Sunday’s benefit will offer cuisine from Border Grill, El Cholo, Global Cuisine, Kate Mantilini, Lemonade, Mocktail Bar, Sussina Bakery & Riven Rock Wines.

See image from last year’s event….yum!!!

Proceeds of the event will go to benefit the CLARE Foundation’s mission of providing effective and compassionate treatment, recovery, and prevention services to individuals, families, and the LA community.

Also there is a NEW “BUY it NOW – 10X10/$250″ option with 10″ x 10” works for sale at $250 each.

Featuring works by Fumiko Amano, Meredith Baxter, Michele Castagnetti, Lee Clark,  Francine Fanali, Colleen Flynn-Lawson, Rima Goodman, Michael Hale, Amanda Harrison, Christopher Hayden, Marc Hemeon, Sean Hemeon, Florence Henderson, Barbara Kosoff, Elana Kundell,  Dameon Lester, David Limrite, Jon Lindstrom, Carl Lozada, Alden Marin, Cady McClain, Miguel Osuna, OTTO, Frankie Payne, Anne Pearce, Gay Phinny, Cindy Pickett, Plasticgod, Markie Post, Don Reich, Chris Rohloff, Grant Rohloff, Tiffani Roslak, Barbara Schwan, Dela Truthsayer, Art Venti, Art Weeks, Mary Worthington and many more… also including works by Blanca A, Patricia S, Annette M, Julie H, Gloria M, Bianca E, Jessica T, Jenna M, Ashley A, Matthew P, Klinton A, Jesus O and more…

The Silent Auction will offer goods and services by local restaurants, health / fitness organizations, movie / sporting events, vacations / hotels and many more.

About CLARE Foundation
Operating for over 40 years on the Westside of Los Angeles, CLARE is one of the most successful treatment providers in Los Angeles County. As a leader in the field of substance abuse recovery and prevention, CLARE continues to provide compassionate and affordable residential and outpatient treatment programs for men and women. Using a variety of methods, including individualized treatment protocols grounded in evidence-based practices to help those confronting addiction and working towards recovery, CLARE produces positive and long-lasting results for those who seek treatment that works.

Ticket price is $25.00 pre-sale or $30 at the door.

What: Art for CLARE Benefit
Where: Bergamot Station, Building G, 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica
When: June 1st, 2014 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Phone: (310) 314-6200
Website http://www.clarefoundation.org