Phillip Philbeck and the Victorian Rose Studio owner Tracy Stillwell have donated a print to the Boys & Girls Club for the eleventh year in a row. The tradition started in 2008, when Elwyn Stillwell and Phillip Philbeck donated their first piece of artwork to the Boys & Girls Club to be sold during the live auction held as part of the Annual Car Raffle and Auction. Elwyn hoped that the artwork would raise about $600 which is the cost to sponsor one child in the After School Program at the Club.
The print being donated this year to the Boys & Girls Club is one of Phillip's more popular prints. It is called "Blackberry Road" and the cabin is located near Blowing Rock. "Blackberry Road" depicts bright country flowers that contrast with the weather worn boards of the old home. The Victorian Rose Photography Studio provided the matting and framing. This beautiful framed artwork has a value of $700.
Tracy Stillwell, Elwyn's daughter and owner of Victorian Rose Studio shared that she and Phillip continue the tradition of donating the framed piece of artwork to remember the generosity and giving nature of her Dad.
"Blackberry Road" will be auctioned on Friday, June 15, 2018 during the 53rd Car Raffle and Auction held at Goforth Hall, Cleveland County Fairgrounds.
To purchase a ticket for the car raffle, contact a Board member of the Boys & Girls Club, call the Club at 704 471 2582 or stop by and see Josh Propst at 412 West Sumter Street. Pictured: Tracy Stillwell of Victorian Rose Studio and Jack Weller, Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland County.
Submitted by Jack Weller