Colors in the Night

If you can’t attend “Colors in the Night,” you still can bid on live auction items.

Absentee bidding allows everyone to participate and win:

  1. Look over the violins and other opportunities in the live auction. Choose the ones you would like to have or experience.
  2. Determine their values to you -- your lowest bid and your highest.
  3. Call 785-272-5850. You will reach a symphony ball “Colors in the Night” volunteer.
  4. You will be asked the following information:
        • Name
        • Address
        • Telephone number
        • E-mail address
        • Item(s) on which you want to
           bid and your low and
           highest bids
        • Authorization for shipping
           (violins)
        • Credit card information
  5. All information is confidential.
  6. In the event of like absentee high bids on the same item, the earlier bid will prevail.
  7. No absentee bids will be accepted after 5 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2010.
  8. Your bidding representative will obtain the item(s) as reasonably as possible (as though we were bidding for ourselves).
  9. Items purchased by the absentee bid become the property of the bidder at the time of sale, and will be handled, delivered or shipped (insured) at the owner’s risk. The Topeka Symphony League is not responsible for loss or damage. Any claim or other shipping issue will be between the carrier and the purchaser.
  10. Purchaser is responsible for payment for all packing, shipping and insurance charges pertaining to items (violins). It is in your interest to authorize us to process your shipping purchase.
  11. Winning bidders will be called by noon Sunday, February 14.

Thank you for participating.
Good luck!

 

Topeka Symphony League Ball, 21st Annual, Saturday, February 13, 2010

 

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The Showcase Item

“Colors in the Night” Glass Bowl

Exquisite one-of-a-kind, hand-blown glass, 18" high, 18" across top
by former Topekan Nathan Sheafor
The Glass Forge, Grants Pass, Oregon

 

A Message from the Artist, Nathan Sheafor
reflecting on the work he did with his family who produces Albo Glass in Topeka:

"The tidepool series started was back in 1996 when myself, Mom, Dad, Bram, and Alison would sit down for breakfast on Sunday and design a piece of glass to make after we finished eating. Alison had the original idea and from that moment on, more and more additions to its design have taken place.

"Originally, they were thought of as a reflection of what a tide pool would be like. After that, thoughts of opening them up to create lift and breadth offered a more dramatic look. The three handles added on the side of the pieces promoted a very organic look and prompting thoughts of frozen fluidity, which is what glass is. I began working on a rainbow swirl on the exterior and changing the interior colors to reflect certain moods.

"For me, the purple interiors speak of harmony, quietness, and a connection to the earth currents of existence. The rainbow has been a reflection of power, beauty, and a reflection of the energy that I put forth as a competitive athlete initially. Now, I still feel that verve and also recognize the rainbow of feelings I have to be married, have a family, and be connected to them and my extended family. I feel as though those energies are brought into the making of the piece with those that are helping me accomplish this task. In this case, Paul Kindling offered help, direction, and a focus to this creation. That being the auction for the symphony. I could not have made this without his help, and a piece of The Glass Forge, Paul, and myself is held within its aura."

 

Education:
1980-84 University of Kansas undergraduate, Study of Hot Glass, studied under Vernon Brejcha
1985-93 AlBo Glass member and assistant
1994-95 Glass apprenticeship, studied under Steven Smyers
1996 Eight-week Glass intensive, Penland School of Arts and Crafts, Penland, NC. Studied under Dmitri Michaelides
1996-97 AlBo Glass chief gaffer

 

Value: $3,000

Donated by Dr. Paul and Nancy Kindling

the gather

 

The Glass Forge



 Colors of the Night glass bowl by Nathan Sheafor 1
Colors of the Night glass bowl by Nathan Sheafor 2

 
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For more information, call 785-272-5850
or e-mail awolgast@cox.net