Furniture Designer Pamela Halverson To Host Fundraiser and Art Extravaganza March 12 5-8pm.
Houston, Texas - Today, Pamela Halverson announces her involvement in hosting a quarterly Fund Raiser to support local artists.
About Pamela Halverson
Pamela Halverson, owner and furniture designer of Texas Tuscan Furniture Designs, has supported local artist since her store opened in 2007. Each quarter she hosts a new artist and opens the collection with a reception in her showroom located at 8200 Washington Avenue. “I find that in partnering with other artist we can expand interest in art, whether it be on a canvas or in the furniture we bring into our lives”.
About featured Artist, Katalin Ehling
The featured artists have been local, but the upcoming show will feature Pamela’s long time friend, Katalin Ehling. Katalin was born in Hungary in 1941. In 1950 immigrated to the United States and currently living in Cave Creek Arizona.
Formal art education included the full program to become a commercial artist at the American Academy of Art in Chicago. In the fall of 1963, Katalin moved to Paris, France, for a year of further art training. In 1966 moved to Arizona and continued taking art classes at Phoenix College. It was during this time that she discovered the wonders of batik and decided to make it her life’s work. Since she approached the medium and presented it as fine art, many galleries throughout the southwest opened their doors to this new look and Katalin found great acceptance as an artist.
In the 80s she began working with watercolor and original printmaking, such as lithography, serigraphy and etching, and worked in a variety of studios that specialized in these art forms.
Katalin has shown her work worldwide and in 1995 illustrated an award winning children’s book, THE NIGHT THE GRANDFATHER’S DANCED from Northland Publishing.
About Pamela Halverson and Katalin Ehling Teaming Up
Both Pamela and Katalin travel extensively and find inspiration in their travel. The show opening March 12, 2009 is the result of worldwide travel by both and the exhibit will reflect the artist view of cultural diversity. Pamela through her furniture designs and Katalin through her batik. The March 12 party will raise money for Medical Bridges through sales of the evening.
Texas Tuscan Furniture Designs Inc., started the Houston based showroom in April 2007. The furniture that is designed by Pamela, uses exotic hardwoods, many of them recycled, repurposing the beautiful woods into fresh and functional furniture pieces for today’s casual living. Pamela has redefined the look of fine furniture through the use of her beautiful hardwood resources, handmade detailed craftsmanship of the furniture and her original furniture designs. The level of commitment to the quality of the furniture and the satisfaction of her customers makes Texas Tuscan Furniture Designs Inc. one of Houston’s treasures.
About the Evening
The Evening will include complementary gift bags, cocktails, hors D’oeuvres, and the atmosphere to satisfy any art lover. The guest list will range from the medical community, charity supporters, local celebrities and close friends. You can browse the show room of beautiful pieces of furniture, and inspiring pieces of art. Below are a few samples… This will be an evening to remember!
Batik by Katalin Ehling
Furniture by Pamela Halverson
If you would like more information on this event please contact:
Pamela@texastuscanfurniture.com
Michael@texastuscanfurniture.com
713-426-5556
