What a wonderful evening we had this past Monday evening with my Art School @mariestander_schoolofart annual Charity Art Auction at Muratie wine farm, Stellenbosch.

Crowds of people, friends, family and collectors all arrived to support us and the cause.
All elements working perfectly together… 32 degrees, warm, balmy, windless evening at the atmospheric Muratie. With the sun slowly setting in the Boland, people were enjoying Muratie wine, canapés and lovely Blues Sounds, while viewing the beautiful art created by my students (and myself …

The evening was a massive success, lots of laughter, catching up with old friends and family!
Once again each of the 41 artworks at the auction were sold and we made enough money to happily continue with our very important charity.
We all feel extremely grateful and very blessed.

Thank you to everyone who filled the bucket to the brim… I salute you all!