Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions 2023

 

 2/4/2023

Article and photos by Elena and Jim Thornton  

Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, is the leader in collector car auctions and automotive lifestyle events welcomes over 500,000 attendees each year at the Scottsdale, AZ location.

 



                 




This year the auctions set new world record vehicle sales and new record attendance. They welcomed diverse crowd of enthusiasts celebrating the collector car hobby as well as an abundance of activities and experiences for guests of all ages to enjoy from car rides, to symposiums, to art, to food, to music stages.





        STEM Fest

          Symposium



Artist; Iris Ortega

  During the week, entertainment icons, professional athletes and titans of industry joined auction guests to indulge in the world’s most immersive automotive lifestyle event. Celebrities in attendance during this year’s auction included automotive personalities Bogi Lateiner, Dave Kindig, Linda Vaughn, Aaron Shelby, Cody Walker, Dennis Collins, Danny Coker, Richard Rawlings and Ken Lingenfelter; motorsport icons Joey Logano, Ross Chastain, Erik Jones, Casey Mears, Arie Luyendyk Sr., Paul Tracy and Tom Sneva; and other professional athletes and personalities such as Larry Fitzgerald, DeAndre Hopkins, Zaven Collins, Isiah Simmons, Marco Wilson, Richie Incognito, Shane Doan, Bill Goldberg and Michael Buffer.


 

Dave Kindig

 

Aaron Shelby

“The ‘Barrett-Jackson Magic’ once again made Scottsdale the ultimate place to enjoy the automotive lifestyle,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “Our docket perfectly catered to every type of collector and met the demand for professionally built Resto-Mods and original, numbers-matching muscle, as well as the industry-leading selection of quality 4x4s. I’m also proud to celebrate our charity efforts over the years. Together with our collector car family, we’re lifting people’s burden so they can focus on healing mentally, physically and spiritually.” 

This year, the World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions Barrett-Jackson recorded more than $184.2 million in auction sales and surpassed the $150 million milestone in total dollars raised for charity to date. “We’re incredibly proud of this historic milestone that builds on the legacy my parents Nellie and Russ, and Tom Barrett started more than five decades ago,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “Over the years, the collector car family at Barrett-Jackson has supported more than 200 charities. Some of our most memorable auction moments have been the sale of charity vehicles, with the excitement that builds as the bids pour in. I want to thank our generous bidders and consignors for helping change countless lives over the years from the Barrett-Jackson auction block.”




 
Craig Jackson and Steve Davis

“Raising over $150 million for charity is an amazing achievement worth celebrating,” said Carolyn Jackson, Chief Philanthropy Officer for Barrett-Jackson. “Equally important as the dollar amount, we look forward to continuing to raise funds and awareness for countless causes. I am truly astounded by the generosity of the collector car community.”

One of the vehicles was the all-electric, the GMC HUMMER EV SUV, the First Ever GMC HUMMER EV SUV VIN 001 is one of a kind went on the auction block and when the gavel fell on 1/28, 100% of the hammer price went to benefit Tread Lightly!®, an organization dedicated to keeping America’s outdoor recreation areas beautiful, healthy and accessible. A supertruck for a super cause. VIN 001 of the GMC HUMMER EV SUV raised an astounding $500,000 at auction. Tread Lightly!®, Learn more about their work at https://treadlightly.org/about-us/

“GMC is proud to support Tread Lightly!’s mission and conservation efforts through this year’s Barrett-Jackson auction,” said Duncan Aldred, global vice president of Buick and GMC. “The all-electric 2024 GMC HUMMER EV Edition 1 SUV is an extremely off-road capable vehicle, tested and validated everywhere from the snow in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to the desert in Moab, Utah. As outdoor enthusiasts, we know the importance of protecting public lands and trails, and are honored to support this initiative.”

What an amazing weekend for Tread Lightly! Executive Director at Tread Lightly, Matt Caldwell stated:  “A huge "thank you" goes out to GMC and Barrett-Jackson for giving us this opportunity. The positive work that this will make possible can't be understated.”  Executive Director at Tread Lightly


Matt Caldwell



 GMC HUMMER EV SUV VIN 001


 

Several car makers exhibited EV’s.

 Lucid


“Bringing the world’s best EV to the greatest collector car auction excited countless gearheads with test drives throughout the week,” said Steven David, Lucid’s SVP of Operations. “Barrett Jackson was a huge win in our home, the great state of Arizona, where the Lucid Air is produced.”



 Kindig Motors


 Cadillac


                                     Ford



BMW


 

 Lincoln concept car


 Lexus


 

 


 

 

 

Friday, July 1, 2022

Thank YOU to our Volunteers and Supporters!

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Help us leave a legacy! THE Arizona Consortium for the Arts' FUND DRIVE 2022!

 THE Arizona Consortium for the Arts'  FUND DRIVE 2022! 

Please consider giving to our Arizona Consortium for the Arts Charity.  In the last few years we donated over $11.000 to individuals and organizations in need! Did you know that we award the $1,000,00 stipends to AZ Classical Kids upon their graduation from High School?  We awarded the first one in 2017, 2 in 2018,  2 in 2020 and 1 in 2021. The stipend is named after the late author Alan Black. Alan was a huge supporter of our consortium. His wife, Duann continues his legacy.
In 2018, 2019 and 2020 we donated $1,000.00 to Bella’s Summer Children’s Dance Camp. Every summer, the program impacts 80 children! In 2019, we sponsored one child to spend one week in AZ Russian Theater's Art Summer Camp.  In 2019, $1000.00 to ASU Preparatory Academy's Leadership Team.  In 2019, we awarded $250 to Sisterhood Extravaganza's writing workshop;
 $250 to BOOKS for TROOPS. In 2020, $250 to Arizona Masters of Poetry; $250 to AAAA organization; $25 to Full Color Movement organization; $100 to AZ Citizens for the Arts; $50 to AZ Apparel Foundation; $50 to Artsy Smartsy; $50 to WHAM on Wheels traveling art studio; $1000 to an artist in need; $100 - a tutoring program for children; $100 to "Forgotten Seven" Film project. in 2021, $500 to an artist in need. Just click here to make a gift today and also read the Fund Drive Letter.  You can make your contribution today, fast, easy and securely via PayPal.  Your contributions are tax-deductible. For other options to donate, please email your questions and comments to info@artizona.org or call 602-263-5373.

Help us leave a legacy!

Thank you to all!  May you be healthy, joyful and prosperous.

Sincerely,
The Board and all the Volunteers


Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Artist Opportunities!



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Free Art Classes for Veterans
In gratitude for their service, the Arizona Artists Guild is continuing to offer free instruction to veterans in Drawing and Painting using pencils, charcoal, pens, watercolor and acrylic paint.

Classes are held at the Arizona Artists Guild Building at 18411 N. 7th Avenue in Phoenix 85032.

To register, veterans may contact David Bradley at (602) 828-4713 or email him at davlbradly@gmail.com. Space is limited.

The Arizona Artists Guild was founded in 1928 to promote the visual arts in the Phoenix Community. AAG was pivotal in the founding of the Phoenix Art Museum, as well as contributing to local military servicemen and women during World War II by creating pencil- sketch portraits for each. Today, AAG encourages the growth of working artists and offers art education through regularly scheduled classes and programs. More information is available at www.ArizonaArtistsGuild.net.

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Check the Roosevelt Row website for listings of regularly scheduled weekly events, including poetry readings, live model drawing, music jams, book clubs, as well as restaurant and bar specials.
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Helpful tips = links!

1.The guide allows artists and arts organizations to rent an array of spaces for performances, exhibits, rehearsals, workshops and meetings.
For venues and facilities with spaces available to rent, the updated site also offers the opportunity to be listed in the guide.
Take a look for yourself at website

2. Art History - to read - click here

3. How to Write an Artist’s CV in 10 Steps - to read - click here

for those who have not much experience - click here -

4. Making Contact with Art Galleries - How to Do it Right - to read click here


5. Commissioned Art – Tips to make it a Success! Read more: click here

6. Pros and Cons of Artists Showing Art at Non-Gallery Venues--Hotels, Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Boutiques, Etc. visit web link

7. Tips on Selling your art at art shows visit web link

8. WHERE TO FIND ART BUYERS AND COLLECTORS visit website


9. Facing the Blank Canvas: Artists’ Tips for Getting Started visit website

10.Artist Tips for Successful Art Openings visit website


11. Are You Turning Away Art Buyers?

An Artist’s Behavior Can Either Sell or Repel

 visit https://renee-phillips.com/an-artists-behavior-can-either-sell-or-repel/
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Shemer Arts Center! New artist opportunities added to website! click here

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classes at JERRY'S ARTARAMA - TEMPE / 4421 S. RURAL RD. #1-3 / TEMPE, Arizona 85282 (480) 775-6787

Register in-store or call 480-775-6787

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Marjory Boyer offers classes in Acrylic Painting & Drawing each Wed. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m at Hobby Lobby, 4643 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix AZ 85032. Oil painters are also welcome with instructor permission.
For more into. and inquiries please contact Marjory at www.mboyerart.com

Join Marjory Boyer's "Water Based Media" class in which acrylics, water-based oil paint and watercolors are offered each Tues. 12 p.m.-2 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. at Paradise Valley Comm. Center, 17402 N. 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85032. For materials list and more info. please contact Marjory Boyer at website - click here


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Artist Opportunities on the Arizona Commission on the Arts link:
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Kickstarter - Kickstarter is a funding platform for artists, designers, filmmakers, musicians, journalists, inventors, explorers..
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This section delivers up-to-date artist residency information worldwide including open-calls and fellowship opportunities with and without deadlines. visit website
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Visit the Tempe History Museum, 809 E. Southern Ave., www.tempe.gov/museum.
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“Find Yourself in the Arts!” at the Phoenix Center for the Arts - Visit website
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The Arizona Art Alliance http://www.azartalliance.com/.
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Glendale Arts Commission, City of Glendale, Arizona www.glendaleaz.com/arts
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ART DEADLINES LIST - A free newsletter listing - art contests and competitions, art scholarships and grants, art jobs and internships, juried exhibitions, call for entries, residencies, festivals, auditions, and other opportunities for artists, art educators and art students of all ages. Visit http://www.artdeadlineslist.com/
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