Sarah Cullins at First Night 2012

TruexCullins is proud once again to be a sponsor of First Night Burlington.  This year, we are sponsoring a performance by soloist Sarah Cullins, daughter of TruexCullins Principal Emeritus Tom Cullins.

From the First Night program:

Burlington-native soprano Sarah Cullins is joined by Colombian guitarist Daniel Gaviria and Dutch pianist Annemieke Spoelstra for a program of songs by Colombian composer Jaime León. León’s songs combine Broadway-style melodies, virtuosic accompaniment and Colombian folkloric rhythms, and in this concert audiences of all ages will enjoy spirited songs written for children and arranged for voice and guitar, as well as beautiful works for voice and piano frequently performed in concert halls throughout Latin America.

After graduating from New England Conservatory of Music and doing post-graduate work at Mannes College of Music, Sarah Cullins moved to Bogotá, Colombia where she designed and currently heads the voice department at the Universidad Central. She is a frequent soloist with the Colombian National Symphony Orchestra as well as the Bogotá and Medellín Philharmonic Orchestras.

Daniel Gaviria is an up-an-coming classical and latin guitarist who has won several important competitions in Colombia and has participated in the Mannes Guitar Festival. He is also a member of the Vitart Guitar Trio. Pianist Annemieke Spoelstra is well-known to Vermont audiences for her many solo and chamber music concerts (more information about Annemieke can be found in her solo First Night concert listing).

 

Sarah will be performing at 6:00 at the First Baptist Church, site #10 on your First Night map.  Be sure to check out this and many of the other performances during First Night, a festival of wonderful arts events for all ages.  Happy New Year!

Holiday Reception Recap

Thank you to everyone who came out for our annual holiday party, held at our offices earlier this month.  The event was a chance for us to show our appreciation for our loyal clients and friends.  The main attraction was an exhibit of watercolor and acrylic paintings by Tom Cullins, who has built an impressive portfolio of representational and abstract paintings, exploring the light, form, and detail of his surroundings in Vermont and Greece.  His work has recently been shown elsewhere in Burlington, Shelburne, and at a two-person exhibition in Kea, Greece.

The night was also a celebration of the life of Kathy Lamoy, who was an essential part of our office for 19 years.  A healthy portion of the proceeds from the sale of Tom’s paintings went towards an education fund for Kathy’s daughter, Chelsea.  And we are happy to say that almost all of the paintings in the show were quickly sold.  There are still a few unclaimed works, and many are still on display.  So if you missed the opening reception, you are welcome to stop by our offices between now and the end of year to view this original artwork.

Here are a few photos from the event, and more are posted on our facebook page.

  

Holiday Reception

Please join us as we celebrate the holidays with a special exhibit of paintings by Tom Cullins,

Thursday December 2nd from 5pm - 8pm at our offices at 209 Battery Street in Burlington.

 

Tom's paintings represent a lifelong exploration of abstract composition, color and light, built on his 40 year architectural career and inspired by his observations of Greece and Vermont.  You can see a selection of some of his work at cullinsart.com

A portion of the proceeds raised from the sale of the artwork will benefit the Chelsea Education Fund, in memory of Chelsea's mother and longtime TruexCullins employee Kathy Lamoy.

We hope to see you there!

 

New Exhibit: Tom Cullins Recent Abstract Paintings

Tom Cullins may have retired from TruexCullins a few years back, but he's been busy painting. Don't miss his upcoming exhibit titled Tom Cullins Recent Abstract Paintings. The opening reception is Thursday, March 25th from 5:30-7pm at the Courtyard by Marriott Burlington Harbor Hotel (designed by none other than Tom Cullins himself) located at 25 Cherry Street in Burlington. Tom's paintings are wonderfully vibrant and engaging. This event, sponsored by Burlington City Arts, is well worth attending. Check out Tom's website to see more of his exciting work.  See you there!