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2008
Garden of Knowledge
The Ojai Education Foundation’s “Garden of Knowledge” event was a
beautiful fall evening of gourmet food, art, music and entertainment that took place at the home of renowned architect Marc Whitman, who designed the
uniquely appointed home around an ancient oak tree, with vantages of
boulder-strewn pools in the adjacent Santa Ana Creek. This signature event
featured an auction of works by national and internationally acclaimed local
artists, and delectable cuisine based on seasonally fresh, local foods.
Entertainment included Art-In-Progress and physics class demonstrations,
raffle and dance performances.
EVENT INFORMATION
DATE:
September 13, 2008
TIME:
3:30 to 8:00 PM
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LOCATION: |
Marc and Julia Whitman Gardens and Patio/Pool area (map).
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RAFFLE: |
Collector’s pieces from internationally acclaimed
Otto Heino,
Ted Gall and
Beatrice Wood.
Ticket donation was $25 or five tickets for $100 (winners do not need to be
present). |
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SILENT AUCTION: |
Art from some of Ojai’s best known artists:
Gayle Childress,
Bert Collins,
Sherri Loehr,
Elisse Pogofsky-Harris,
Julia Pfeifer,
Jeff Sojka,
Bruce Tomkinson,
Leslie Thompson,
Elaine Unzicker, and
Nancy Whitman. |
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DANCE
EXHIBITION |
Nordhoff High School Dance Department presented a special performance. |
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ART-IN-PROGRESS: |
Edward Morgan and James Menzel-Joseph demonstrated the creative process. |
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INTERACTIVE SCIENCE: |
Matilija Jr. High science teachers used physics to fascinate and inspire
our guests. |
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MUSIC: |
Nordhoff Jazz Combo |
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TICKETS:
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$100 per person (includes one complimentary art raffle ticket). |
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
TITLE SPONSOR $5,000:
Eight tickets plus reserved seating; half-page ad in program;
recognition in event PR and marketing.
MAJOR SPONSOR $3,000:
Six tickets plus reserved seating; one-third page ad in program; recognition
in event PR and marketing.
LIVE OAK SPONSOR $2,000:
Four tickets; quarter page ad plus reserved seating; recognition in event PR
and marketing.
WHITE SAGE SPONSOR $1,000:
Two tickets; logo listing in program; recognition in event PR and marketing.
MATILIJA POPPY SPONSOR $500:
One ticket; recognition in event PR and marketing.
2007-2008 OEF-Supported Programs, to enhance the quality of
public education in the Ojai Valley:
Teacher
Enrichment,
aids teachers so they can
participate in specialized training and conferences.
Educational Enhancement,
provides district-wide aid for
specialized focus (e.g., Elem. Science Specialist).
Mini-Grants,
aids educators in support of
specialized student projects (e.g., in music, reading and math).
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Pictures from the 2007 Garden of Knowledge Event.
double-click on the slideshow below to access the complete album
pictures courtesy of Aryna Swope and Carrie Johnson
