Color, Dream & Canvas — An Art Showcase

Join us at the Art Factory on May 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) for an awesome evening filled with vibrant colors and creative vibes. This in-person event is all about celebrating art in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Whether you're an art lover or just looking for some inspiration, come hang out, explore amazing pieces, and maybe even chat with some talented artists. Don’t miss out on this colorful experience!

Info: • Guests check in and receive printed programs with auction QR codes
• Soft background music by DJ/musician — ambient, not distracting
• Catering is live: appetizers and drinks available
• Guests explore the gallery freely at their own pace
• Staff on hand to assist with bidding questions on 32auctions

Info: • Host quiets the room and formally welcomes guests
• Leasha takes the floor — gallery-style standing address
• She shares her origin story: her father's birthday, the dream, waking up to paint
• Her journey: St. Vincent → New York → Alabama → Charlotte
• Her "Baby Shower" moment at Railroad Park — nine months after the dream
• Host introduces the silent auction and closing details

Info: • Leasha leads an intimate gallery walk through the first half of her collection
• Grouped by theme or spiritual chapter — not one-by-one, but in clusters
• ~2 minutes per painting: the dream or moment behind it, what it means
• Music continues softly; guests sip drinks as they follow
• Guests encouraged to ask questions as she moves through

Info: • DJ/musician picks up the energy slightly — social heartbeat of the night
• Guests revisit favorite pieces and place bids; announce "bidding is open"
• Catering refreshes — second pass of drinks and food
• Leasha available for one-on-one conversations and photo moments
• Staff circulates to encourage bidding and assist guests on phones

Info: • Leasha reconvenes guests for the second half of the walk-through
• ~2 minutes per painting — same intimate, story-driven format
• Build toward the emotional climax: save "Ancestors Speak" for last
• The final painting lands harder after a full evening of her story
• After "Ancestors Speak" — natural applause moment, organic close of the walk

Info: • Host announces "last call for bids" — 10 minutes remaining
• Leasha and host deliver closing remarks and thank guests personally
• Announce auction close timeline (live that night or continued online)
• Open floor for photos with Leasha and the paintings
• Music swells back up as guests linger, mingle, and exit naturally

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