“DOORS of Opportunity” Closing Reception January 9th at Ft. Myers Toyota

Dec. 20, 2010 - PRLog -- The DOORS of Opportunity exhibit is closing at Ft. Myers Toyota and in partnership with the Ft. Myers Rotary, a reception is scheduled for Sunday, January 9th from 12:30 to 3:00 PM at the Toyota Truck Center.

Guests will get to meet the participating artists, partake in the DOORS silent auction and enjoy live music from the Canterbury Intermediate School Percussion Ensemble and Canterbury Cougar Chorus. Refreshments, chair massages by Frank Jean, LMT and prizes will also be available.

Utilizing doors donated to the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, which did not meet current code, artists purchased the doors for a nominal fee to create works of art.

Located on the second floor Truck Center Gallery at Ft. Myers Toyota on Colonial Boulevard, all the doors will be part of the silent auction. Each participating artist will be donating funds from the sale of their door. Funds raised from door sales will go to the Homeless Coalition and toward further historical restoration of the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center.  For more information, please visit http://www.FMToyota.com or cal (239) 938-2800.

Participants include artists, schools, organizations and businesses: Cesar Aguilera-Best in Show award winner, Pamela Allen, Mark Cranford, FGCU students, Lia Galletti, Andrea Guerrero, Doug McGregor and Jim Crane, Leoma Lovegrove, Mel Meo, Annette Nelson, Kathy Robinson -Vicki Green and Bonnie Bohn, Canterbury School among others.

Sponsors include Pamela Templeton and Ft. Myers Toyota, Kiss Your Web and Learning in Motion.

ABOUT LEE COUNTY HOMELESS COALITION
The Lee County Homeless Coalition’s mission is to advocate, educate, and promote awareness of issues and obstacles facing homeless individuals in Lee County through community collaboration and planning. For more information visit http://www.leehomeless.org.

ABOUT THE SIDNEY & BERNE DAVIS ART CENTER
The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center strives to bring world-renowned artists and performers to Southwest Florida for entertainment and educational outreach programs. It hosts concerts, art festivals, charity benefits, and gala events to support the arts and local community. Its outreach programs benefit local children and the disadvantaged who would not otherwise have the opportunity or access to experience world-class cultural enrichment at such an intimate level. By providing a venue for local and emerging artists, the Art Center serves as a platform for budding artists to showcase their work. For more information, please visit http://www.sbdac.com.

ABOUT FT. MYERS TOYOTA – THE FAMILY STORE
Located at 2555 Colonial Boulevard, Pamela Templeton, Partner, and the Ft. Myers Toyota Store are proud supporters of arts and the Southwest Florida community. They are pleased to sponsor this exciting event and other charitable activities in Fort Myers. For information on upcoming events or dealership information, please visit http://www.FmToyota.com.

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Ft. Myers Toyota in Fort Myers, Florida, has been serving Southwest Florida since 1988 offering Toyota and Scion products.