"Rose Pedals" - Olivia Partners with Lance Armstrong Foundation
Rose Pedals
Southlake fine artist and cancer survivor Olivia Bennett, 17, joins the Lance Armstrong
Foundation's (LAF) fight against cancer by raising funds through the creation of "Rose Pedals",
a large oil painting depicting two brilliant yellow roses and vivid green vinery that form the
shape of a bicycle. Gracefully painted within the bicycle's foliage is the word "cure".
In addition to donating 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of "Rose Pedals", which is
priced at $50,000, Olivia will contribute monies raised through the sale of Signed/Numbered Giclee
prints of the painting. For each giclee sold, $300 will go directly to the Lance Armstrong
Foundation. Prints of "Rose Pedals" retail for $595.
2006 Children's Cancer Fund - Dragonfly Wings
Dragonfly Wings
The 18th Annual Children's Cancer Fund "Beyond the Rainbow" Luncheon and Fashion Show was
held April 21, 2006. Olivia was a guest celebrity and her painting "Dragonfly Wings" was the
featured theme and artwork for the event. Olivia donated a Framed Signed/Numbered Limited Edition
Print of "Dragonfly Wings" which was one of the raffle prizes awarded during the luncheon.
Every year the event raises money for children's cancer research at Children's Medical Center
in Dallas, Texas.
Olivia's Guest Celebrity Photo
2005 Grace Gala
EYE SEE YOU
The Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange (GRACE) celebrated their GRACE Gala
on Saturday, October 15th, 2005, at the Hilton DFW Lakes in Grapevine, Texas. Olivia
donated a framed signed/numbered limited edition giclee print of "EYE SEE YOU" to benefit
the GRACE charity.
2005 Carroll Education Foundation Celebration
Fruit Bowl
Olivia was the featured artist at the Carroll Education Foundation Culinary
Celebration 2005. Olivia's Artist Proof of "CEF Fruit Bowl" was live
auctioned to raise money to benefit the Carroll Education Foundation in support of Carroll Schools.
2005 Children's Cancer Fund - Wings Of Hope
Wings Of Hope
Olivia was the featured artist at the 17th Annual Children's Cancer Fund Luncheon
and Fashion Show, April, 2005. Her painting "Wings Of Hope" was the featured theme and artwork
for the event. Olivia donated the original artwork to help raise money for children's cancer research at
Children's Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Olivia was also a celebrity runway escort during
the fashion show!
2004 Children's Cancer Fund - Beyond The Rainbow
Sunshine Poppy
"Sunshine Poppy" was featured at the 16th Annual Children's Cancer Fund
Beyond The Rainbow Luncheon and Fashion Show, April 30, 2004. The painting was live auctioned
to raise money for children's cancer treatment at Children's Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Olivia's
painting "Sunshine Poppy" was chosen as the featured artwork for the event.
2004 Carroll Education Foundation Celebration
Tomatoes
Olivia's painting titled "Tomatoes" was featured at the Carroll Education Foundation's
Culinary Celebration 2004. The painting was live auctioned to raise money to benefit the Carroll
Education Foundation in support of Carroll Schools.
"Olivia's Hope" for Cook Children's Medical Center
Olivia partnered with Cook Children's Medical Center to raise funds for the Hematology/Oncology
Department during the Grand Opening of the Olivia Bennett Art Gallery. Olivia raised $4000 from the
sales of her artwork and donated it to the Medical Center.
2003 Carroll Education Foundation Celebration
Peppers II
Olivia was the featured artist for the Carroll Education Foundation's Culinary Celebration 2003.
Her Limited Edition Artist Proof titled Peppers II raised $3600 during the Culinary Celebration's
"Live Auction" Fund Raising Event. Money raised that evening was granted to teachers in the
school district for special projects.
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