FVA fundraiser: Notecards, postcards to feature local photos, artwork
June 2, 2017
This photograph of downtown Nacogdoches by Ryan Russell is among the images available on postcards and notecards to be sold in an art scholarship fundraiser sponsored by the SFA Friends of the Visual Arts.
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Images depicting Nacogdoches' history, beauty and artistry are now available to share as notecards and postcards through an art scholarship fundraiser organized by the Friends of the Visual Arts at Stephen F. Austin State University.
Local photographers provided the images for the eight different designs featured on the 5-by-4½-inch notecards with envelopes and the 4-by-6-inch postcards that will be available for purchase during the Texas Blueberry Festival on June 10.
"The FVA is grateful to the talented artists and supportive people who generously allowed us to use their artworks to benefit this art scholarship fundraiser," said Jean Stephens, FVA president.
Available images include:
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Project committee members included Nieberding, Bohon, Stephens, Lily Phou and John Handley, director of SFA art galleries.
Notecards are $3 each, or four for $10 or eight for $20. Postcards are $1 each, or four for $3 or eight for $6.
FVA volunteers will sell the cards during the Blueberry Festival at the organization's booth located in front of The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House on Main Street. Gumbo, blueberry tea and blueberry muffins will also be sold. All proceeds will benefit scholarships awarded through the SFA School of Art.
Following the festival, the cards can be purchased at Cole Art Center. For additional information, call (936) 468-6557.
