BEACHBAG
New Autumn Tides
Artwork Introduced
Silver Sands Factory Stores hosted an un- another success. Many ten-veiling ceremony at Cheeseburger In Paradise ants said it was their favorite
to present its tenants and the local community out of all seven prints to
with the 2008 Autumn Tides print. This is date,” said Stokes.
the seventh consecutive year that 2008 Artist “On the Wings of
of the Year Donna Burgess has partnered Autumn” will be avail-with Silver Sands for the highly anticipated able exclusively at Silver
print that portrays the beautiful fall season at Sands during October for
Beaches of South Walton. Donna is debuting the Autumn Tides Month
a new series of artwork this year, “Autumn celebration. Guests will also
through the Artist’s Eyes”, for the seventh have the opportunity to meet Donna Burgess whimsical marine creatures. A popular line
annual Silver Sands Autumn Tides Month. and have their print personally autographed at of products are also produced and marketed
During the entire month of October, Silver two special artist signings. Saks Fifth Avenue by Donna Burgess Galleries, including limited
Sands shoppers can redeem $300 in same-day OFF 5TH will host both signing receptions on edition prints, clothing, tiles, greeting cards and
receipts to receive a complimentary, limited- Saturday, October 11 and October 25 from 1:00- embroidered items. National manufacturers
edition 2008 Autumn Tides print. 4:00 p.m. Silver Sands’ Autumn Tides Month have licensed her images for paper products,
“Shoppers begin inquiring about the new celebration is a part of Autumn Tides, a series tableware and a custom line of domestic ac-print as early as this summer so we decided to of unforgettable fall festivals sponsored by the cessories.
host an unveiling ceremony to present it first Beaches of South Walton Tourist Develop- Autumn Tides prints will be available
to our stores and the local community who ment Council. at Silver Sands Shopper Services building,
are a huge part of the success of this program,” Donna Burgess has been an active figure located in the Fashion Court between Coach
said Traci Stokes, Marketing Director for Silver in Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast art scene and Michael Kors, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sands. for more than 20 years and has galleries Monday through Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to
Donna’s previous two series of Autumn in Sandestin and Bay County. Her highly 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Silver Sands is located
Tides artwork focused on warm memories collectible multimedia interpretations and on Emerald Coast Parkway, one mile west of
of girlfriends on the beach and breathtaking award-winning festival art capture the beauty Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort. For more
views from open beachside windows on a and joy of coastal life, such as tin-roof beach information, call (850) 654-9771 or visit online
crisp, fall day. “Autumn Through the Artist’s cottages, animals and children at play and at silversandsoutlet.com. b
Eyes” will be a series of three paintings
portraying a different view of a familiar
scene.
“Everyone who collects these
prints must have some interest in art
so this next series will show a unique
perspective of an artist capturing the
beautiful autumn scene before them,”
stated Donna.
The crowd shared in the excitement as Donna unveiled this year’s
print entitled “On the Wings of Autumn” featuring two white egrets taking off into the sunset on a beautiful
fall evening. The focus of the artwork
is the artist drawing the breathtaking
scene on her easel. From the eyes of an
artist, Donna uses a palette of autumn
colors such as sunset red, golden
yellow and rustic orange to show On the mOrning Of Saturday, June 14th the lOcal Panhandle Surfrider chaPter hOSted a
the sunset’s reflection on the emerald beach clean-up in front of majestic Sun in miramar Beach as part of their international Surfing day
green waters. festivities. the non-profit environmental organization will be hosting monthly beach clean-ups along
“From the reaction of the crowd, area beaches throughout the year. for information on memberships or to learn how to become a spon-
we think this year’s print is going to be sor for a clean-up, please e-mail madra mcdonald at madra@m-publicrelations.com.
