A hint of Spring is in the air, creating the a perfect setting for the Van Gogh Up Close exhibit to open to the public at The Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Inspired by Van Gogh, the Dutch Post-Impressionist noted for his bold color and rough beauty, TableArt,  Eventions Productions and Stephen Starr Events created a memorable Opening Gala for the Van Gogh Up Close exhibition. A special thanks to the fabulous Marie Labbancz who captured the evening with her incredible photography.

The evening began by leading guests up the Great Stair Hall
through a path of blooming branches.
The Eventions Team added dramatic branch gobo’s. The effect was spectacular!

The contrast between the modern square mirrored charger
and the navy shimmer linen was elegant and dramatic.

Guest tables were placed around the Upper Balcony overlooking the Great Stair Hall.
Trailing down the center of each table were modern still life floral arrangements created from oncidium orchids, craspedia, fringed tulips and calla lilies accented
with birch branches and twinkling lights.

An amazing image captured by Marie Labbancz.

Twinkling lights in the arrangements could be seen from across the balcony.
For added ambience loose lavender rose petals were placed inside LED votives.

It was a pleasure to work with each of the talented professionals
to create a memorable evening celebrating Vincent Van Gogh.

For more information on the Van Gogh “Up Close” exhibit,
please visit
www.philamuseum.org

During our last staff meeting, we revisited many of the weddings, celebrations and events produced by TableArt in 2011.

While reminscing about our events,
we picked a few “Favorite 2011 Moments” to share with you.

Many thanks to the talented photographers behind the lens.

Location -  Le Meridien Hotel, Philadelphia
Photographer – Scott Lewis Images

Dramatic Entrances

Location – The Horticultural Center, Fairmount Park
Photographer – Marie Labbancz Photography

Location – The Horticultural Center, Fairmount Park
Photographer – Marie Labbancz Photography

Location – Artisano Iron Works and Gallery
Photographer – Shane Carpenter Photography

Location – Philadelphia Museum of Art
Lighting – Eventions Productions
Photographer – Marie Labbancz Photography

Details

Wedding Program
Designer – Two Paper Dolls
Photographer – Susan Beard Designs

European Napkin Detail
Photographer – Susan Beard Designs

Personalized Place Card Votives
Photographer – Marie Labbancz Photography

Simply Beautiful Linen Favor Bags
Designer – Two Paper Dolls
Photographer – Susan Beard Designs

Unique Placecards

Location – Sweetwater Farm
Paper Detail – Morgann Hill Designs
Photographer – Joseph Gidjumis Photography

Location – Peche at Sherman Mills
Paper Detail – Two Paper Dolls
Photographer – Susan Beard Designs

Location – Le Meridien Hotel
Paper Detail – Pen and Paper
Photographer – Scott Lewis Images

Stunning Guest Tables

Location – Har Zion Temple
Lighting – Eventions Productions
Photographer – Philip Gabriel Photography

Location – The Horticultural Center, Fairmount Park
Photographer -Marie Labbancz Photography

Location – Tangerine
Photographer -Marie Labbancz Photography

Location – The Horticultural Center, Fairmount Park
Photographer -Marie Labbancz Photography

Candlelight Wedding Lunch
Photographer – Susan Beard Designs

Location – URBN
Photographer – Marnie Cullen

Staying Inspired Together

Staying at tops of trends with NYC field trips to Flower Mart and NYC Gift Shows.

Checking out the latest linen styles at with Ruth Fischul in New York.

We all remembered this moment when we saw this image!
Rainy skies cleared and we were able to change the indoor “rain plan” ceremony to the original outdoor ceremony at The Horticultural Center.

Stepping Stones Scholars, Inc.
Tent – Event Quip
Location – Philadelphia Museum of Art

2012
Year of Creativity

Whatever your style may be – rustic, modern or urban eclectic – we look forward to designing a unique concept that gives you the most creative and exceptional event.

Please call
610.355.1722
to schedule an appointment to meet with a
TableArt Event Designer

 TableArt was very proud to partner with URBN Outfitters Inc. and Talula’s Table
to provide flowers for the Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia‘s
“Campaign for 10,000 Children” benefit dinner held at URBN Outfitters Inc.
Saturday, September 24 2011.

 The incredible  ”Farm to Table” evening
raised over $1 million in funds for the “Campaign for 10,000 Children”.

For many families, the local farmer’s market
has become the preferred choice over the mass grocery stores.

 In honor of the  Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia‘s
“Campaign for 10,000 Children”,
the evening celebrated the “Farm to Table” movement with all the details.

Guests entered URBN‘s 543 Building to a visual field of fantastic pumpkins
decorated by children from local schools.

Later in the evening, the pumpkins were auctioned off to guests by Mayor Nutter.

The CSF Children took a field trip the The Hayne’s farm, Doe Run.
The children were then asked to draw images from their experience at the farm.
URBN employees then translated the kid’s artwork into an original piece. Interpretations ranged from textiles, china to paintings. The artwork was exhibited alongside the child’s drawing and then auctioned off to support the  Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia.

A hang tag for each item explained the URBN employees’ connection
and inspiration to each of the drawings.

As shown above, a drawing of farm animals created by a student was interpreted
by an URBN employee into this cozy set of hand sewn cable stitched farm animals.

Love this Rooster!
I was a bit disappointed that I didn’t get back to the auction table before bidding closed,
but very happy that all proceeds from the auction went directly to the
Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia.

The fabulous wood tables were built by URBN.
The tables railroaded together to create a family style dining environment for 300 guests.

In support of the “Farm to Table” theme, TableArt worked with various local farmers
to gather flowers for the evening.

 Over 500 arrangements designed in mason jars
were staged prior to being placed on guest tables.

 Cockscomb and dahlia in a spectrum of fall colors all played beautifully together.

  Simple arrangements of  thistle, sedum and gumphrena
looked gorgeous placed on the URBN cocktail tables.

There is an emerging culture of “locavore’s” that are making an effort to eat only foods grown or harvested within a 100 mile radius of where they live.

Aimee Olexy of Talula’s Garden and Talula’s Table
provided an incredible sustainable “100 Mile Menu” for guests
to enjoy complete with beer and wine pairings.

CSFPhiladelphia is a wonderful organization that currently supports 3,000 low income children with K-8th grade, four year scholarships to attend quality, low tuition schools. There are more than 200 community based schools that participate in the program. One hundred percent of every dollar donated goes directly to scholarships and the CSF National organization matches all gifts with thirty-three cents. Talented young boys and girls enjoy educational opportunities that they otherwise could not afford. For the students and their families these scholarships are truly transformational.

TableArt has been proud supporter of CSFPhiladelphia for 10 years.
We congratulate the spectacular success to the launch of the
“Campaign for 10,000 Children” .

For more information on supporting Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia,
please visit www.csfphiladelphia.org