Art of the Violin Auction This Wednesday

Viva l’Italia! Eleven Shorewood and other Wisconsin-area artists have created stunning works of art from old violins for the benefit of the Shorewood Orchestra program.

Each violin is a unique piece of artwork that combines various elements of music and fine art. These beautiful instruments will be auctioned off on Wednesday evening, from 7-9 p.m. at in Shorewood to benefit the orchestra. Admission is $10 per person and includes light appetizers and a cash bar.

Decorating the old violins was the idea of Karen Frink, Shorewood High School Orchestra conductor, who will supervise a musical-themed field trip to Italy this spring for her high school orchestra students. Funds collected from the auction will help offset travel expenses for the students.

“Students learn and grow so much on this type of trip, and always return home with exciting discoveries, new insights and wonderful memories,” Frink said.

For more information about the Shorewood Orchestra Program, or how to support it, visit shorewoodorchestra.org.