Celebrating 40 years of Spotlight on Art

Artist: Joe Turner Artist: AK Hardeman

All images are from the Spotlight on Art Pop-Up Gallery at Neiman Marcus. Artist: Dawn M. Trimble

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Artist: Katherine Wirth

By Leisy Stevenson, Director of Spotlight on Art and Special Events

It is hard to believe that this school year marks the 40th anniversary of Spotlight on Art. While Spotlight has evolved over the years, one thing has remained at the center since 1982, the way it unites our community with the common goals of elevating artists and raising fi nancial support for Trinity School. Today, more than 100 parent volunteers work year-round to make this art event series a success.

In recent years, Spotlight on Art has gained valuable partners such as Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC), Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine, and Neiman Marcus. These mutually benefi cial collaborations have helped propel Spotlight to where it is today, with our partners promoting events to their audiences as well as helping us secure new artists. This year, we kicked off Spotlight’s 40th season with our Pop-Up Gallery at Neiman Marcus at Lenox Square, which ran from October 2–24. We kept the event more intimate by limiting the number of participating artists, allowing us to truly “spotlight” them and their work. This year, we focused on securing new and diverse artists and the gallery showcased work from: AK Hardeman, Dawn M. Trimble, Joe Turner, and Katherine Wirth.

We continued our series of events with the annual Spotlight on Art Pop-Up Shop during parent-teacher conferences in early November. The Pop-Up Shop, which featured jewelry, home décor, and other small gift items, was open to current Trinity families and was a great time to purchase holiday gifts for loved ones. The 40th anniversary celebration continues with the highly anticipated Artists Market, which will take place Monday, January 31–Saturday, February 5, 2022. Also, mark your calendars for special events during the Market: Opening Night will be held on Monday, January 31, from 6–9 PM and Cocktails and Canvases will be held on Friday, February 4, from 6–9 PM. The Artists Market is the best place in the Southeast to discover art from new, upcoming artists as well as established, well-known artists. Everyone is invited to stop in often as inventory changes daily. Also, to honor of our 40th anniversary, we are hosting a special luncheon on Wednesday, February 2, for previous chairs of Spotlight on Art. We look forward to reminiscing about the past 40 years! For the grand fi nale of this year’s Spotlight season, we will hold our annual Gala and Auction at the Atlanta History Center on Saturday, February 26. Open to Trinity parents, faculty, staff , and current and past members of the Board of Trustees and Alumni Board, the fun-fi lled evening will feature live and silent auctions, a seated dinner catered by Bold Catering and Design, and live music. This culminating celebration is a great way to bring the community together and raise a toast to another successful year. More details, including ticket information, will be sent to the Trinity community soon. We are excited to continue Spotlight on Art’s 40-year tradition of introducing both avid art collectors and casual buyers to well-known and emerging artists while raising money for Trinity School and are grateful for all the artists while raising money for Trinity School and are grateful for all the volunteers who make each Spotlight event a success!

Mark your calendars as we celebrate 40 years!

Artists Market

January 31–February 5, 2022

Featuring the work of more than 350 select artists, spanning all price points and styles, the Artists Market includes an ever-changing inventory in 6,000 square feet of gallery space. The Market averages daily sales of 1,000 pieces of artwork, and curated sections include contemporary, jewelry, realism, and whimsical.

Opening Night Celebration

Monday, January 31 | 6–9 PM Cocktails and Canvases

Friday, February 4 | 6–9 PM Held at Trinity School, the Market and its signature evening events are open to the public with free parking and admission. Visit SpotlightOnArt.com to see daily market hours. The 40th anniversary luncheon is invitation only.

Gala and Auction

February 26, 2022

Atlanta History Center 130 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta Parents, faculty, staff , and current and past members of the Board of Trustees and Alumni Board are invited to this special evening that is the culminating event of the Spotlight on Art 40th anniversary season. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and other members of the community can participate by bidding online for items. Visit SpotlightOnArt.com for more information.