East Hamptons Art Event to help Beneefit Our Troops

EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. - Aug. 6, 2015 - PRLog -- Owner of SkrapperStyle, world-renowned celebrity artist William Quigley will host a fine art presentation and reception to honor wounded veterans, our HEROES, and raise awareness for the battles they combat upon returning home at his studio and gallery this Saturday, August 15, 2015 in East Hampton, NY. One-of-a-kind pieces and never before seen work by artists, including William Quigley, whose collectors include Former President Bill Clinton, Kevin Spacey, Shaquille O’Neal, Woody Allen, Michael Jordan, Donald Trump, Graydon Carter, and more, acclaimed New York-based artist and VJ Ben Moon, who recently sold out Scope Miami 2014, and Sports Illustrated swimsuit designer and SkrapperStyle collaborator Gabriela Pires, will be available for purchase. William Quigley will also debut his 2001 portrait of President George Bush and his most recent portrait of “American Sniper” solider Chris Kyle. A generous portion of sales from all artwork and clothing will go to the American Patriot Support Foundation, Survivability Services International, and Soldier Ride, a Wounded Warrior Project.

Special guests include actress Julianne Michelle, actor Matthew Modine, Vanity Fair's Bob Colacello, famed guitarist Dave Henriquez of Hourcast, who will open the show, veterans, including former U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant Josh Krueger, Soldier Ride co-founders Nick Kraus, Chris Carney, Dan Tooker, Teki Vakaloloma, Peter Honercamp (Stephen Talkhouse owner), singer Donovan Frankenreiter, NY Runway models, PeelFly founder, CEO Brian Sullivan and TV Producer of “Not Quite There”, VICE Television producer-director Dominic Musacchio, who will be filming during the event, and many more.

Drinks and delicious bites will be provided by Hampton Seafood Company, Casamigos Tequila, + LIQS cocktail shot, and more. Photography by Neil Tandy.

6 PM   RECEPTION & ART SHOW

7 PM   FASHION RUNWAY

62 Newtown Lane, Schenck Fuels, Back Lot, East Hampton, NY 11937

For press inquiries and RSVPs please contact:

Amanda Carlton: acarlton@supernovamedia.net, 212-861-1945

About American Patriot Support Foundation: Founded Troy McCleery and Josh Krueger, a former U.S. Marine Staff Sergeant who lost one of his eyes due to an IED explosion in Iraq, the APSF aims to give combat veterans a family who share the same ideals, bridge the divide between the civilian and military vets, assist with PTSD issues, decrease the suicide rate among veterans, and promote overall mental and physical fitness through non clinical initiatives.

About Soldier Ride: Soldier Ride is a unique four-day cycling opportunity for wounded service members and veterans to use cycling and the bonds of service to overcome physical, mental, or emotional wounds. The rides are exhilarating and a great way to help warriors gain confidence and realize you can do this!

About Survivability Services International: The mission of Survivability Services is to Increase the survivability profile of Military Personnel, Law Enforcement Officers, and Private Clients in All-Hazard Risks both natural and man-made through the manufacture and supply of equipment, tools and accessories, by strategic assessment, preparedness planning, and tactical training.