"W i t h o u t m u s i c l i f e w o u l d b e a n e r r o r." Nietzsche Don't expect to be invited to a dinner party at Harriet & Karl Schreiner's home anytime soon. Why? Because their lovely dining room table and every other surface in this airy room is filled with magnificent, one-of-a-kind violins - all created by 53 highly-collectible New Mexico and International artists for the Santa Fe Symphony's P A I N T E D V I O L I N S G A L A Photos & Text by C. Whitney-Ward This delightful and diligent couple share a love for both music and art, and this combined passion made them the perfect pick for Co-Chairs of this unique Symphony fundraiser. No dinner parties here... Each artist was given a violin to transform into a work of art, and every artist, note the Schreiners, graciously embraced the project both for its creative possibilities and the incentive to raise money for the Symphony's talented musicians and community engagement projects. "All the Symphony musicians are residents of New Mexico," says Karl Schreiner," and eighty-percent of the money raised through this Gala supports these talented musicians and in turn the musical excellence of the Symphony." The remaining twenty-percent, according to Karl, goes to fund children's programming - mentoring, musical instruments and children's concerts - as well concerts for retirement and nursing homes. . I was invited to photograph the violins for CHASING and it was a remarkable experience, like stepping into a rare and precious museum. MARIA ROMERO CASH Madonna of Music LAWRENCE BACA The Silver Violin "Apres un Reve" KEN WILLIAMS . DALLIN MAYBEE Music from the Plains CAVAN GONZALES . AMADO PENA Stars in the Sky Dos Artesanos "We've gotten to know all of the artists and have received wonderful e-mails and comments from them," says Harriet Schreiner. "They feel honored to be chosen and are humbled by the whole experience." IVAN BARNETT . MARCUS AMERMAN Wired for Sound The Marcus Touch DAN NAMINGHA "untitled" DAVID BRADLEY (middle) . TERRI GREEVES & DENNIS ESQUIVEL (rt) Song of the wind Ode to the Metis Fiddlers The violins reflect the unique spirit of each artist and are carved, painted and fashioned from beads, silver, feathers and even cast from glass. There is a wonderful story 'woven' into each one. JUSTIN GALLEGOS MAYRANT Vie MIGUEL MARTINEZ . PASCAL Winter Symphony Homage a Arman SPENCER NUTIMA "May you all play with a happy heart" ROBERTO CARDINALE St. Cecilia Shrine Violin . Patron Saint of Musicians RAMON JOSE LOPEZ . NANCE LOPEZ Sinfonía de San Ysidro NICHOLAS HERRARA Para Ti, Mi Amor GREGORY LOMAYESVA A Study of the Letter F RICHARD WHITELEY “Silent Blue” JIM VOGEL Serenade of the Deadly Nightshade ROBERT TENORIO Music of the Great Thunder Bird "Music is a universal language.Without music there is no foundation for life." JD CHALLENGER The white gloves used by Harriet and Karl when they touch or move a violin. A guardianship taken seriously. "We have been privileged to meet each of these talented artists and have gained many new friends." H & K THE SANTA FE SYMPHONY GALA AND AUCTION OCTOBER 6, 2012 505.983.3530AINTE TO SEE ALL OF THE GORGEOUS VIOLINS PLEASE CLICK BELOW www.paintedviolinssantafe.org
"W i t h o u t m u s i c l i f e w o u l d b e a n e r r o r." Nietzsche Don't expect to be invited to a dinner party at Harriet & Karl Schreiner's home anytime soon. Why? Because their lovely dining room table and every other surface in this airy room is filled with magnificent, one-of-a-kind violins - all created by 53 highly-collectible New Mexico and International artists for the Santa Fe Symphony's P A I N T E D V I O L I N S G A L A Photos & Text by C. Whitney-Ward This delightful and diligent couple share a love for both music and art, and this combined passion made them the perfect pick for Co-Chairs of this unique Symphony fundraiser. No dinner parties here... Each artist was given a violin to transform into a work of art, and every artist, note the Schreiners, graciously embraced the project both for its creative possibilities and the incentive to raise money for the Symphony's talented musicians and community engagement projects. "All the Symphony musicians are residents of New Mexico," says Karl Schreiner," and eighty-percent of the money raised through this Gala supports these talented musicians and in turn the musical excellence of the Symphony." The remaining twenty-percent, according to Karl, goes to fund children's programming - mentoring, musical instruments and children's concerts - as well concerts for retirement and nursing homes. . I was invited to photograph the violins for CHASING and it was a remarkable experience, like stepping into a rare and precious museum. MARIA ROMERO CASH Madonna of Music LAWRENCE BACA The Silver Violin "Apres un Reve" KEN WILLIAMS . DALLIN MAYBEE Music from the Plains CAVAN GONZALES . AMADO PENA Stars in the Sky Dos Artesanos "We've gotten to know all of the artists and have received wonderful e-mails and comments from them," says Harriet Schreiner. "They feel honored to be chosen and are humbled by the whole experience." IVAN BARNETT . MARCUS AMERMAN Wired for Sound The Marcus Touch DAN NAMINGHA "untitled" DAVID BRADLEY (middle) . TERRI GREEVES & DENNIS ESQUIVEL (rt) Song of the wind Ode to the Metis Fiddlers The violins reflect the unique spirit of each artist and are carved, painted and fashioned from beads, silver, feathers and even cast from glass. There is a wonderful story 'woven' into each one. JUSTIN GALLEGOS MAYRANT Vie MIGUEL MARTINEZ . PASCAL Winter Symphony Homage a Arman SPENCER NUTIMA "May you all play with a happy heart" ROBERTO CARDINALE St. Cecilia Shrine Violin . Patron Saint of Musicians RAMON JOSE LOPEZ . NANCE LOPEZ Sinfonía de San Ysidro NICHOLAS HERRARA Para Ti, Mi Amor GREGORY LOMAYESVA A Study of the Letter F RICHARD WHITELEY “Silent Blue” JIM VOGEL Serenade of the Deadly Nightshade ROBERT TENORIO Music of the Great Thunder Bird "Music is a universal language.Without music there is no foundation for life." JD CHALLENGER The white gloves used by Harriet and Karl when they touch or move a violin. A guardianship taken seriously. "We have been privileged to meet each of these talented artists and have gained many new friends." H & K THE SANTA FE SYMPHONY GALA AND AUCTION OCTOBER 6, 2012 505.983.3530AINTE TO SEE ALL OF THE GORGEOUS VIOLINS PLEASE CLICK BELOW www.paintedviolinssantafe.org
"W i t h o u t m u s i c l i f e w o u l d b e a n e r r o r." Nietzsche Don't expect to be invited to a dinner party at Harriet & Karl Schreiner's home anytime soon. Why? Because their lovely dining room table and every other surface in this airy room is filled with magnificent, one-of-a-kind violins - all created by 53 highly-collectible New Mexico and International artists for the Santa Fe Symphony's P A I N T E D V I O L I N S G A L A Photos & Text by C. Whitney-Ward This delightful and diligent couple share a love for both music and art, and this combined passion made them the perfect pick for Co-Chairs of this unique Symphony fundraiser. No dinner parties here... Each artist was given a violin to transform into a work of art, and every artist, note the Schreiners, graciously embraced the project both for its creative possibilities and the incentive to raise money for the Symphony's talented musicians and community engagement projects. "All the Symphony musicians are residents of New Mexico," says Karl Schreiner," and eighty-percent of the money raised through this Gala supports these talented musicians and in turn the musical excellence of the Symphony." The remaining twenty-percent, according to Karl, goes to fund children's programming - mentoring, musical instruments and children's concerts - as well concerts for retirement and nursing homes. . I was invited to photograph the violins for CHASING and it was a remarkable experience, like stepping into a rare and precious museum. MARIA ROMERO CASH Madonna of Music LAWRENCE BACA The Silver Violin "Apres un Reve" KEN WILLIAMS . DALLIN MAYBEE Music from the Plains CAVAN GONZALES . AMADO PENA Stars in the Sky Dos Artesanos "We've gotten to know all of the artists and have received wonderful e-mails and comments from them," says Harriet Schreiner. "They feel honored to be chosen and are humbled by the whole experience." IVAN BARNETT . MARCUS AMERMAN Wired for Sound The Marcus Touch DAN NAMINGHA "untitled" DAVID BRADLEY (middle) . TERRI GREEVES & DENNIS ESQUIVEL (rt) Song of the wind Ode to the Metis Fiddlers The violins reflect the unique spirit of each artist and are carved, painted and fashioned from beads, silver, feathers and even cast from glass. There is a wonderful story 'woven' into each one. JUSTIN GALLEGOS MAYRANT Vie MIGUEL MARTINEZ . PASCAL Winter Symphony Homage a Arman SPENCER NUTIMA "May you all play with a happy heart" ROBERTO CARDINALE St. Cecilia Shrine Violin . Patron Saint of Musicians RAMON JOSE LOPEZ . NANCE LOPEZ Sinfonía de San Ysidro NICHOLAS HERRARA Para Ti, Mi Amor GREGORY LOMAYESVA A Study of the Letter F RICHARD WHITELEY “Silent Blue” JIM VOGEL Serenade of the Deadly Nightshade ROBERT TENORIO Music of the Great Thunder Bird "Music is a universal language.Without music there is no foundation for life." JD CHALLENGER The white gloves used by Harriet and Karl when they touch or move a violin. A guardianship taken seriously. "We have been privileged to meet each of these talented artists and have gained many new friends." H & K THE SANTA FE SYMPHONY GALA AND AUCTION OCTOBER 6, 2012 505.983.3530AINTE TO SEE ALL OF THE GORGEOUS VIOLINS PLEASE CLICK BELOW www.paintedviolinssantafe.org
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Violin made in 1714 by Alessandro Gagliano in Napoli. Sara Chen plays on this instrument.
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Notable Sales The following Violins, Violas, and Cellos are representative of some notable sales we have made over the last several years at Reuning & Son Violins. Violins Antonio & Girolamo
"W i t h o u t m u s i c l i f e w o u l d b e a n e r r o r." Nietzsche Don't expect to be invited to a dinner party at Harriet & Karl Schreiner's home anytime soon. Why? Because their lovely dining room table and every other surface in this airy room is filled with magnificent, one-of-a-kind violins - all created by 53 highly-collectible New Mexico and International artists for the Santa Fe Symphony's P A I N T E D V I O L I N S G A L A Photos & Text by C. Whitney-Ward This delightful and diligent couple share a love for both music and art, and this combined passion made them the perfect pick for Co-Chairs of this unique Symphony fundraiser. No dinner parties here... Each artist was given a violin to transform into a work of art, and every artist, note the Schreiners, graciously embraced the project both for its creative possibilities and the incentive to raise money for the Symphony's talented musicians and community engagement projects. "All the Symphony musicians are residents of New Mexico," says Karl Schreiner," and eighty-percent of the money raised through this Gala supports these talented musicians and in turn the musical excellence of the Symphony." The remaining twenty-percent, according to Karl, goes to fund children's programming - mentoring, musical instruments and children's concerts - as well concerts for retirement and nursing homes. . I was invited to photograph the violins for CHASING and it was a remarkable experience, like stepping into a rare and precious museum. MARIA ROMERO CASH Madonna of Music LAWRENCE BACA The Silver Violin "Apres un Reve" KEN WILLIAMS . DALLIN MAYBEE Music from the Plains CAVAN GONZALES . AMADO PENA Stars in the Sky Dos Artesanos "We've gotten to know all of the artists and have received wonderful e-mails and comments from them," says Harriet Schreiner. "They feel honored to be chosen and are humbled by the whole experience." IVAN BARNETT . MARCUS AMERMAN Wired for Sound The Marcus Touch DAN NAMINGHA "untitled" DAVID BRADLEY (middle) . TERRI GREEVES & DENNIS ESQUIVEL (rt) Song of the wind Ode to the Metis Fiddlers The violins reflect the unique spirit of each artist and are carved, painted and fashioned from beads, silver, feathers and even cast from glass. There is a wonderful story 'woven' into each one. JUSTIN GALLEGOS MAYRANT Vie MIGUEL MARTINEZ . PASCAL Winter Symphony Homage a Arman SPENCER NUTIMA "May you all play with a happy heart" ROBERTO CARDINALE St. Cecilia Shrine Violin . Patron Saint of Musicians RAMON JOSE LOPEZ . NANCE LOPEZ Sinfonía de San Ysidro NICHOLAS HERRARA Para Ti, Mi Amor GREGORY LOMAYESVA A Study of the Letter F RICHARD WHITELEY “Silent Blue” JIM VOGEL Serenade of the Deadly Nightshade ROBERT TENORIO Music of the Great Thunder Bird "Music is a universal language.Without music there is no foundation for life." JD CHALLENGER The white gloves used by Harriet and Karl when they touch or move a violin. A guardianship taken seriously. "We have been privileged to meet each of these talented artists and have gained many new friends." H & K THE SANTA FE SYMPHONY GALA AND AUCTION OCTOBER 6, 2012 505.983.3530AINTE TO SEE ALL OF THE GORGEOUS VIOLINS PLEASE CLICK BELOW www.paintedviolinssantafe.org
Notable Sales The following Violins, Violas, and Cellos are representative of some notable sales we have made over the last several years at Reuning & Son Violins. Violins Antonio & Girolamo
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"W i t h o u t m u s i c l i f e w o u l d b e a n e r r o r." Nietzsche Don't expect to be invited to a dinner party at Harriet & Karl Schreiner's home anytime soon. Why? Because their lovely dining room table and every other surface in this airy room is filled with magnificent, one-of-a-kind violins - all created by 53 highly-collectible New Mexico and International artists for the Santa Fe Symphony's P A I N T E D V I O L I N S G A L A Photos & Text by C. Whitney-Ward This delightful and diligent couple share a love for both music and art, and this combined passion made them the perfect pick for Co-Chairs of this unique Symphony fundraiser. No dinner parties here... Each artist was given a violin to transform into a work of art, and every artist, note the Schreiners, graciously embraced the project both for its creative possibilities and the incentive to raise money for the Symphony's talented musicians and community engagement projects. "All the Symphony musicians are residents of New Mexico," says Karl Schreiner," and eighty-percent of the money raised through this Gala supports these talented musicians and in turn the musical excellence of the Symphony." The remaining twenty-percent, according to Karl, goes to fund children's programming - mentoring, musical instruments and children's concerts - as well concerts for retirement and nursing homes. . I was invited to photograph the violins for CHASING and it was a remarkable experience, like stepping into a rare and precious museum. MARIA ROMERO CASH Madonna of Music LAWRENCE BACA The Silver Violin "Apres un Reve" KEN WILLIAMS . DALLIN MAYBEE Music from the Plains CAVAN GONZALES . AMADO PENA Stars in the Sky Dos Artesanos "We've gotten to know all of the artists and have received wonderful e-mails and comments from them," says Harriet Schreiner. "They feel honored to be chosen and are humbled by the whole experience." IVAN BARNETT . MARCUS AMERMAN Wired for Sound The Marcus Touch DAN NAMINGHA "untitled" DAVID BRADLEY (middle) . TERRI GREEVES & DENNIS ESQUIVEL (rt) Song of the wind Ode to the Metis Fiddlers The violins reflect the unique spirit of each artist and are carved, painted and fashioned from beads, silver, feathers and even cast from glass. There is a wonderful story 'woven' into each one. JUSTIN GALLEGOS MAYRANT Vie MIGUEL MARTINEZ . PASCAL Winter Symphony Homage a Arman SPENCER NUTIMA "May you all play with a happy heart" ROBERTO CARDINALE St. Cecilia Shrine Violin . Patron Saint of Musicians RAMON JOSE LOPEZ . NANCE LOPEZ Sinfonía de San Ysidro NICHOLAS HERRARA Para Ti, Mi Amor GREGORY LOMAYESVA A Study of the Letter F RICHARD WHITELEY “Silent Blue” JIM VOGEL Serenade of the Deadly Nightshade ROBERT TENORIO Music of the Great Thunder Bird "Music is a universal language.Without music there is no foundation for life." JD CHALLENGER The white gloves used by Harriet and Karl when they touch or move a violin. A guardianship taken seriously. "We have been privileged to meet each of these talented artists and have gained many new friends." H & K THE SANTA FE SYMPHONY GALA AND AUCTION OCTOBER 6, 2012 505.983.3530AINTE TO SEE ALL OF THE GORGEOUS VIOLINS PLEASE CLICK BELOW www.paintedviolinssantafe.org
Notable Sales The following Violins, Violas, and Cellos are representative of some notable sales we have made over the last several years at Reuning & Son Violins. Violins Antonio & Girolamo
"W i t h o u t m u s i c l i f e w o u l d b e a n e r r o r." Nietzsche Don't expect to be invited to a dinner party at Harriet & Karl Schreiner's home anytime soon. Why? Because their lovely dining room table and every other surface in this airy room is filled with magnificent, one-of-a-kind violins - all created by 53 highly-collectible New Mexico and International artists for the Santa Fe Symphony's P A I N T E D V I O L I N S G A L A Photos & Text by C. Whitney-Ward This delightful and diligent couple share a love for both music and art, and this combined passion made them the perfect pick for Co-Chairs of this unique Symphony fundraiser. No dinner parties here... Each artist was given a violin to transform into a work of art, and every artist, note the Schreiners, graciously embraced the project both for its creative possibilities and the incentive to raise money for the Symphony's talented musicians and community engagement projects. "All the Symphony musicians are residents of New Mexico," says Karl Schreiner," and eighty-percent of the money raised through this Gala supports these talented musicians and in turn the musical excellence of the Symphony." The remaining twenty-percent, according to Karl, goes to fund children's programming - mentoring, musical instruments and children's concerts - as well concerts for retirement and nursing homes. . I was invited to photograph the violins for CHASING and it was a remarkable experience, like stepping into a rare and precious museum. MARIA ROMERO CASH Madonna of Music LAWRENCE BACA The Silver Violin "Apres un Reve" KEN WILLIAMS . DALLIN MAYBEE Music from the Plains CAVAN GONZALES . AMADO PENA Stars in the Sky Dos Artesanos "We've gotten to know all of the artists and have received wonderful e-mails and comments from them," says Harriet Schreiner. "They feel honored to be chosen and are humbled by the whole experience." IVAN BARNETT . MARCUS AMERMAN Wired for Sound The Marcus Touch DAN NAMINGHA "untitled" DAVID BRADLEY (middle) . TERRI GREEVES & DENNIS ESQUIVEL (rt) Song of the wind Ode to the Metis Fiddlers The violins reflect the unique spirit of each artist and are carved, painted and fashioned from beads, silver, feathers and even cast from glass. There is a wonderful story 'woven' into each one. JUSTIN GALLEGOS MAYRANT Vie MIGUEL MARTINEZ . PASCAL Winter Symphony Homage a Arman SPENCER NUTIMA "May you all play with a happy heart" ROBERTO CARDINALE St. Cecilia Shrine Violin . Patron Saint of Musicians RAMON JOSE LOPEZ . NANCE LOPEZ Sinfonía de San Ysidro NICHOLAS HERRARA Para Ti, Mi Amor GREGORY LOMAYESVA A Study of the Letter F RICHARD WHITELEY “Silent Blue” JIM VOGEL Serenade of the Deadly Nightshade ROBERT TENORIO Music of the Great Thunder Bird "Music is a universal language.Without music there is no foundation for life." JD CHALLENGER The white gloves used by Harriet and Karl when they touch or move a violin. A guardianship taken seriously. "We have been privileged to meet each of these talented artists and have gained many new friends." H & K THE SANTA FE SYMPHONY GALA AND AUCTION OCTOBER 6, 2012 505.983.3530AINTE TO SEE ALL OF THE GORGEOUS VIOLINS PLEASE CLICK BELOW www.paintedviolinssantafe.org
"W i t h o u t m u s i c l i f e w o u l d b e a n e r r o r." Nietzsche Don't expect to be invited to a dinner party at Harriet & Karl Schreiner's home anytime soon. Why? Because their lovely dining room table and every other surface in this airy room is filled with magnificent, one-of-a-kind violins - all created by 53 highly-collectible New Mexico and International artists for the Santa Fe Symphony's P A I N T E D V I O L I N S G A L A Photos & Text by C. Whitney-Ward This delightful and diligent couple share a love for both music and art, and this combined passion made them the perfect pick for Co-Chairs of this unique Symphony fundraiser. No dinner parties here... Each artist was given a violin to transform into a work of art, and every artist, note the Schreiners, graciously embraced the project both for its creative possibilities and the incentive to raise money for the Symphony's talented musicians and community engagement projects. "All the Symphony musicians are residents of New Mexico," says Karl Schreiner," and eighty-percent of the money raised through this Gala supports these talented musicians and in turn the musical excellence of the Symphony." The remaining twenty-percent, according to Karl, goes to fund children's programming - mentoring, musical instruments and children's concerts - as well concerts for retirement and nursing homes. . I was invited to photograph the violins for CHASING and it was a remarkable experience, like stepping into a rare and precious museum. MARIA ROMERO CASH Madonna of Music LAWRENCE BACA The Silver Violin "Apres un Reve" KEN WILLIAMS . DALLIN MAYBEE Music from the Plains CAVAN GONZALES . AMADO PENA Stars in the Sky Dos Artesanos "We've gotten to know all of the artists and have received wonderful e-mails and comments from them," says Harriet Schreiner. "They feel honored to be chosen and are humbled by the whole experience." IVAN BARNETT . MARCUS AMERMAN Wired for Sound The Marcus Touch DAN NAMINGHA "untitled" DAVID BRADLEY (middle) . TERRI GREEVES & DENNIS ESQUIVEL (rt) Song of the wind Ode to the Metis Fiddlers The violins reflect the unique spirit of each artist and are carved, painted and fashioned from beads, silver, feathers and even cast from glass. There is a wonderful story 'woven' into each one. JUSTIN GALLEGOS MAYRANT Vie MIGUEL MARTINEZ . PASCAL Winter Symphony Homage a Arman SPENCER NUTIMA "May you all play with a happy heart" ROBERTO CARDINALE St. Cecilia Shrine Violin . Patron Saint of Musicians RAMON JOSE LOPEZ . NANCE LOPEZ Sinfonía de San Ysidro NICHOLAS HERRARA Para Ti, Mi Amor GREGORY LOMAYESVA A Study of the Letter F RICHARD WHITELEY “Silent Blue” JIM VOGEL Serenade of the Deadly Nightshade ROBERT TENORIO Music of the Great Thunder Bird "Music is a universal language.Without music there is no foundation for life." JD CHALLENGER The white gloves used by Harriet and Karl when they touch or move a violin. A guardianship taken seriously. "We have been privileged to meet each of these talented artists and have gained many new friends." H & K THE SANTA FE SYMPHONY GALA AND AUCTION OCTOBER 6, 2012 505.983.3530AINTE TO SEE ALL OF THE GORGEOUS VIOLINS PLEASE CLICK BELOW www.paintedviolinssantafe.org
"W i t h o u t m u s i c l i f e w o u l d b e a n e r r o r." Nietzsche Don't expect to be invited to a dinner party at Harriet & Karl Schreiner's home anytime soon. Why? Because their lovely dining room table and every other surface in this airy room is filled with magnificent, one-of-a-kind violins - all created by 53 highly-collectible New Mexico and International artists for the Santa Fe Symphony's P A I N T E D V I O L I N S G A L A Photos & Text by C. Whitney-Ward This delightful and diligent couple share a love for both music and art, and this combined passion made them the perfect pick for Co-Chairs of this unique Symphony fundraiser. No dinner parties here... Each artist was given a violin to transform into a work of art, and every artist, note the Schreiners, graciously embraced the project both for its creative possibilities and the incentive to raise money for the Symphony's talented musicians and community engagement projects. "All the Symphony musicians are residents of New Mexico," says Karl Schreiner," and eighty-percent of the money raised through this Gala supports these talented musicians and in turn the musical excellence of the Symphony." The remaining twenty-percent, according to Karl, goes to fund children's programming - mentoring, musical instruments and children's concerts - as well concerts for retirement and nursing homes. . I was invited to photograph the violins for CHASING and it was a remarkable experience, like stepping into a rare and precious museum. MARIA ROMERO CASH Madonna of Music LAWRENCE BACA The Silver Violin "Apres un Reve" KEN WILLIAMS . DALLIN MAYBEE Music from the Plains CAVAN GONZALES . AMADO PENA Stars in the Sky Dos Artesanos "We've gotten to know all of the artists and have received wonderful e-mails and comments from them," says Harriet Schreiner. "They feel honored to be chosen and are humbled by the whole experience." IVAN BARNETT . MARCUS AMERMAN Wired for Sound The Marcus Touch DAN NAMINGHA "untitled" DAVID BRADLEY (middle) . TERRI GREEVES & DENNIS ESQUIVEL (rt) Song of the wind Ode to the Metis Fiddlers The violins reflect the unique spirit of each artist and are carved, painted and fashioned from beads, silver, feathers and even cast from glass. There is a wonderful story 'woven' into each one. JUSTIN GALLEGOS MAYRANT Vie MIGUEL MARTINEZ . PASCAL Winter Symphony Homage a Arman SPENCER NUTIMA "May you all play with a happy heart" ROBERTO CARDINALE St. Cecilia Shrine Violin . Patron Saint of Musicians RAMON JOSE LOPEZ . NANCE LOPEZ Sinfonía de San Ysidro NICHOLAS HERRARA Para Ti, Mi Amor GREGORY LOMAYESVA A Study of the Letter F RICHARD WHITELEY “Silent Blue” JIM VOGEL Serenade of the Deadly Nightshade ROBERT TENORIO Music of the Great Thunder Bird "Music is a universal language.Without music there is no foundation for life." JD CHALLENGER The white gloves used by Harriet and Karl when they touch or move a violin. A guardianship taken seriously. "We have been privileged to meet each of these talented artists and have gained many new friends." H & K THE SANTA FE SYMPHONY GALA AND AUCTION OCTOBER 6, 2012 505.983.3530AINTE TO SEE ALL OF THE GORGEOUS VIOLINS PLEASE CLICK BELOW www.paintedviolinssantafe.org
"W i t h o u t m u s i c l i f e w o u l d b e a n e r r o r." Nietzsche Don't expect to be invited to a dinner party at Harriet & Karl Schreiner's home anytime soon. Why? Because their lovely dining room table and every other surface in this airy room is filled with magnificent, one-of-a-kind violins - all created by 53 highly-collectible New Mexico and International artists for the Santa Fe Symphony's P A I N T E D V I O L I N S G A L A Photos & Text by C. Whitney-Ward This delightful and diligent couple share a love for both music and art, and this combined passion made them the perfect pick for Co-Chairs of this unique Symphony fundraiser. No dinner parties here... Each artist was given a violin to transform into a work of art, and every artist, note the Schreiners, graciously embraced the project both for its creative possibilities and the incentive to raise money for the Symphony's talented musicians and community engagement projects. "All the Symphony musicians are residents of New Mexico," says Karl Schreiner," and eighty-percent of the money raised through this Gala supports these talented musicians and in turn the musical excellence of the Symphony." The remaining twenty-percent, according to Karl, goes to fund children's programming - mentoring, musical instruments and children's concerts - as well concerts for retirement and nursing homes. . I was invited to photograph the violins for CHASING and it was a remarkable experience, like stepping into a rare and precious museum. MARIA ROMERO CASH Madonna of Music LAWRENCE BACA The Silver Violin "Apres un Reve" KEN WILLIAMS . DALLIN MAYBEE Music from the Plains CAVAN GONZALES . AMADO PENA Stars in the Sky Dos Artesanos "We've gotten to know all of the artists and have received wonderful e-mails and comments from them," says Harriet Schreiner. "They feel honored to be chosen and are humbled by the whole experience." IVAN BARNETT . MARCUS AMERMAN Wired for Sound The Marcus Touch DAN NAMINGHA "untitled" DAVID BRADLEY (middle) . TERRI GREEVES & DENNIS ESQUIVEL (rt) Song of the wind Ode to the Metis Fiddlers The violins reflect the unique spirit of each artist and are carved, painted and fashioned from beads, silver, feathers and even cast from glass. There is a wonderful story 'woven' into each one. JUSTIN GALLEGOS MAYRANT Vie MIGUEL MARTINEZ . PASCAL Winter Symphony Homage a Arman SPENCER NUTIMA "May you all play with a happy heart" ROBERTO CARDINALE St. Cecilia Shrine Violin . Patron Saint of Musicians RAMON JOSE LOPEZ . NANCE LOPEZ Sinfonía de San Ysidro NICHOLAS HERRARA Para Ti, Mi Amor GREGORY LOMAYESVA A Study of the Letter F RICHARD WHITELEY “Silent Blue” JIM VOGEL Serenade of the Deadly Nightshade ROBERT TENORIO Music of the Great Thunder Bird "Music is a universal language.Without music there is no foundation for life." JD CHALLENGER The white gloves used by Harriet and Karl when they touch or move a violin. A guardianship taken seriously. "We have been privileged to meet each of these talented artists and have gained many new friends." H & K THE SANTA FE SYMPHONY GALA AND AUCTION OCTOBER 6, 2012 505.983.3530AINTE TO SEE ALL OF THE GORGEOUS VIOLINS PLEASE CLICK BELOW www.paintedviolinssantafe.org
"W i t h o u t m u s i c l i f e w o u l d b e a n e r r o r." Nietzsche Don't expect to be invited to a dinner party at Harriet & Karl Schreiner's home anytime soon. Why? Because their lovely dining room table and every other surface in this airy room is filled with magnificent, one-of-a-kind violins - all created by 53 highly-collectible New Mexico and International artists for the Santa Fe Symphony's P A I N T E D V I O L I N S G A L A Photos & Text by C. Whitney-Ward This delightful and diligent couple share a love for both music and art, and this combined passion made them the perfect pick for Co-Chairs of this unique Symphony fundraiser. No dinner parties here... Each artist was given a violin to transform into a work of art, and every artist, note the Schreiners, graciously embraced the project both for its creative possibilities and the incentive to raise money for the Symphony's talented musicians and community engagement projects. "All the Symphony musicians are residents of New Mexico," says Karl Schreiner," and eighty-percent of the money raised through this Gala supports these talented musicians and in turn the musical excellence of the Symphony." The remaining twenty-percent, according to Karl, goes to fund children's programming - mentoring, musical instruments and children's concerts - as well concerts for retirement and nursing homes. . I was invited to photograph the violins for CHASING and it was a remarkable experience, like stepping into a rare and precious museum. MARIA ROMERO CASH Madonna of Music LAWRENCE BACA The Silver Violin "Apres un Reve" KEN WILLIAMS . DALLIN MAYBEE Music from the Plains CAVAN GONZALES . AMADO PENA Stars in the Sky Dos Artesanos "We've gotten to know all of the artists and have received wonderful e-mails and comments from them," says Harriet Schreiner. "They feel honored to be chosen and are humbled by the whole experience." IVAN BARNETT . MARCUS AMERMAN Wired for Sound The Marcus Touch DAN NAMINGHA "untitled" DAVID BRADLEY (middle) . TERRI GREEVES & DENNIS ESQUIVEL (rt) Song of the wind Ode to the Metis Fiddlers The violins reflect the unique spirit of each artist and are carved, painted and fashioned from beads, silver, feathers and even cast from glass. There is a wonderful story 'woven' into each one. JUSTIN GALLEGOS MAYRANT Vie MIGUEL MARTINEZ . PASCAL Winter Symphony Homage a Arman SPENCER NUTIMA "May you all play with a happy heart" ROBERTO CARDINALE St. Cecilia Shrine Violin . Patron Saint of Musicians RAMON JOSE LOPEZ . NANCE LOPEZ Sinfonía de San Ysidro NICHOLAS HERRARA Para Ti, Mi Amor GREGORY LOMAYESVA A Study of the Letter F RICHARD WHITELEY “Silent Blue” JIM VOGEL Serenade of the Deadly Nightshade ROBERT TENORIO Music of the Great Thunder Bird "Music is a universal language.Without music there is no foundation for life." JD CHALLENGER The white gloves used by Harriet and Karl when they touch or move a violin. A guardianship taken seriously. "We have been privileged to meet each of these talented artists and have gained many new friends." H & K THE SANTA FE SYMPHONY GALA AND AUCTION OCTOBER 6, 2012 505.983.3530AINTE TO SEE ALL OF THE GORGEOUS VIOLINS PLEASE CLICK BELOW www.paintedviolinssantafe.org
