Loudoun Cares Selects Artists for Annual Art Auction

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 30, 2025    

Loudoun Cares Selects Artists for Annual Art Auction
Celebrating Local Artists


LEESBURG, Virginia (September 2025) –

Loudoun Cares is proud to announce the return of its 7th Annual Art Auction, showcasing the work of 29 talented local artists. The event will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Walsh Family Wine in Purcellville, with proceeds benefiting Loudoun Cares’ vital community programs.

This year’s auction features artwork generously donated by regional artists, selected through a jury process from a record-breaking number of submissions. The collection reflects the creativity and diversity of talent across the DC-Maryland-Virginia area.

Participating artists include: 

  • Katie Brown
  • Anita Champ
  • Elizabeth Cho
  • Rick Clement
  • Dan Cole
  • Diane Dennis
  • Donn Dobkin
  • Safia Fischer
  • Octavia Frazier
  • Rosemary Gallick
  • Vicki Garrison
  • Kathleen Howsare
  • Larr Kelly
  • Bud Klein
  • Ruby Lambert
  • Crystal Lott
  • Stephanie Martinez
  • Ed Montgomery
  • Karina Moser
  • Matt Pavone
  • Alice Power
  • Ravi Raman
  • Padma Reddeppa
  • Mekhla Salimani
  • Beverley Sherrard
  • Rodger Shultz
  • Anne Stine
  • Samantha Wall
  • Amy Walton

 
The artwork will be available for public preview beginning with an Opening Reception on November 7, 2025, at the Loudoun County Law Library (18 E Market St, Leesburg, VA). The preview exhibit will remain open through November 18 during library hours.

The Art Auction is Loudoun Cares’ largest annual fundraising event, supporting programs that connect those in need with community resources and volunteers. The evening also serves as a celebration of local art, community, and philanthropy. Guests will enjoy wine, bidding, and cuisine crafted by James Beard–nominated Chef Tarver King, who will showcase dishes from his highly anticipated new Loudoun destination, Waverly Springs.

“As a nonprofit, we rely on the generosity of donors, sponsors, and partners to continue serving our neighbors in need,” said Ronni Allen Ward, Loudoun Cares Board Chair. “We are honored by the incredible support of so many artists and community members who make this event possible.”

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available at https://www.loudouncares.org/7th-annual-art-auction-event/

About Loudoun Cares

Loudoun Cares is a Leesburg-based nonprofit serving the Loudoun County community for the past 20 years through its information & referral ConnectLine and Online Volunteer Center. The ConnectLine specializes in connecting people in need with resources, information, or referrals to local services and support providers. Loudoun Cares’ Volunteer Center is the county’s only online portal connecting volunteers with local nonprofits in need of support. The Center currently has over 330 nonprofits registered and receives between 80-100 new volunteer registrations each month. In 2024, Loudoun Cares helped fill 2248 volunteer opportunities across the County. For more information about how to volunteer or to request volunteers, please visit www.loudouncares.org/volunteer/​ or call 703-669-2351. If you or someone you know needs help finding resources in the community call 703-669-4636.

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