Hadley home opened for Fort Smith Art Center fundraiser

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story and photos by Linda Kaufenberg

A festive event was held Dec. 12, at the Fort Smith home of Peggy and Jim Hadley to benefit the Fort Smith Art Center. Approximately 75 people not only enjoyed wines and a bountiful buffet but also saw a display for a proposed new art center projected to open in 2010.

The Fort Smith Art Center is located in the Vaughn-Schaap house at 423 N. Sixth St. It is one of the few remaining examples of Victorian Second Empire architecture in Fort Smith, was the first home to be restored in the Belle Grove Historic District and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

“Thanks to Arvest Bank, Fort Smith Art Center was deeded the building at 1601 Rogers Ave. (old Superior Federal building). With such a wonderful gift, we are launching a capitol campaign,” said Teresa Carver, Fort Smith Art Center Executive Director. “We are exploring the renovation cost.”

The donated building will provide 25,000 square feet with state of the art temperature, humidity and ultraviolet light control which will allow for more exhibits and competitions.

“In the past, the art center has been limited in the exhibits they can pursue because of fire and security concerns,” said Amy Jordan. “We were not able to get insurance on exhibits.”

In addition, there will be room for a large gift gallery and internet-coffee shop, digital work room, library, large workshop area and a community room for meetings and special events.

Chairing the event were board members Barbara Hanna and Michael Hadley. Also on the committee were board members Sharon Reeder and Carver.

“Michael (Hadley) approached us about having a benefit at the home of his parents and we decided on a Christmas theme,” Carver explained.

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Jim and Peggy HadleyPeggy and Jim Hadley

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michael and Michelle Hadley

 

Michael, Fort Smith Art Center board member, and Michelle Hadley

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sharon Reeder and Teresa Carver

Sharon Reeder, FSAC board member, and Teresa Carver, FSAC executive director

 

 

 

 

 

Ann Filyaw, Mary Lynn Lawler, Janice Yancey and Maggie Malloy

 

 

 

 

 

Carol and Jim Glidewell and Beth and Bobby Stephens

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Cole and Staci Goodman

 

 

 

 

 

 

Greg and Sue Plattner Smith

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kellie and Jim Slade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Mark and Cheslea Harper, Mary Lynn Cloar and Amy Jordan

 

 

 

 

 

 

Julie and Matt Ketcham

 

 

 

 

 


Todd Martin and Laura Hadley

 

 

 

 

 

 


Jim and Marie Gerlach

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Peter, FSAC board member, and Margot Lippincott

 

 

 

 

 

 


Will Collier, Beth Pressley, Dustin and Jennifer Smith

 

 

 

 

 

Rebecca Smith, Bryan Merry (FSAC board member), Leigh and Phillip Merry