September Art Mixer

Branson Arts Council will be holding their monthly Art Mixer at Mt. Pleasant Winery on Thursday, the 23rd of September from 5:30-7pm. This month’s featured artist is Lorenzo E Green. Lorenzo is a native of Mobile, Alabama and a homeowner in Hollister, MO. He was born an artist on October 6, 1961. Lorenzo’s talent is God given. He has never had a painting lesson. Lorenzo owns a small business “Green Supreme Art”. The business offers portraits, murals, backdrops, props, etc. Lorenzo is most known for his patriotic paintings.

On Sept. 11th, Lorenzo was deeply hurt and sadden by the tragic attack. He was inspired by the response of the American people uniting together to aid and support their fellow men, women and children. Lorenzo painted “May God Forever Bless” in 5 days. This print is the first of a three part series. The second will depict the “Healing”, which will be spiritual and the third will depict the “Victory”.

The Branson Arts Council will also present their annual “Art Citizen of the Year” award to Greg Hoffman at the event. Greg’s company Branson On Stage Live offers student performance groups a unique opportunity to experience the excitement of performing in front of a live audience as opening acts on the stages of Branson’s most famous theatres. Students also benefit by participating in a pre-show sound check and clinic orchestrated by professional musicians that are currently performing in the Branson area. Sharing his passion for the performing arts with children by providing a cultural, educational and musical experience for student performing groups is just one of the reasons, Greg is deserving of this award.

The monthly Art Mixer is open to the public and admission is free. There will be wine tasting and food provided by Florentina’s Ristorante Italiano so come out a join your Branson Art Council Thursday September 23 from 5:30-7pm and meet Lorenzo E Green and congratulate Greg Hoffman.

The Branson Arts Council provides competent, creative arts leadership to our community stressing listening and active response to needs in the arts identified by the community. “To make available artistic, cultural, and educational opportunities, and to support, strengthen and enhance these opportunities for all citizens of our community.”