Mary Jo Kimball Hopton

Pennsylvania artist Mary Jo Kimball Hopton has shown at the Zoller Gallery at Penn State University, The Allegheny Museum of Art at St Frances University, Woods Gerry Museum at The Rhode Island School of Design, The Debottis Art Gallery in West Chester, PA, The Three Little Pigs Restaurant, in West Chester, PA, and other Chester County art shows.

She has a BFA from the Pennsylvania State University where she earned the Zoller Scholarship for her paintings. She went on to continue her studies at the Rhode Island School of Design where she earned a BA and Bachelor of Architecture, and worked for many years as an Architectural Designer in a large consulting firm and owned a residential Interior Design business. Currently, Ms. Hopton is a consultant marketing for architects and engineers along with growing a Real Estate business.

Mary Jo generously offered to paint a collection for Veniños after learning of the work that they do, and being inspired by photos of the amazingly diverse and beautiful countryside found in Venezuela.

Blank greetings cards and limited edition signed prints are now also available. Email usa@veninos.org for details.

L Robert Kimball

The phrase "Renaissance Man" is often abused, but, in the case of L. Robert Kimball, it is the easiest way to describe this man of vision, achievement, service and talent. An inspired business leader, he established L. Robert Kimball & Associates, Architects & Engineers, in 1953. Today, the company has more than 600 professional employees in ten offices and had been named "One of the 100 Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania" for five years. (The company works on a wide range of engineering projects, from transportation to water supply and distribution, to building and park design to forestry and watershed management to telecommunications and technology consulting.)

A graduate of Penn State and a registered engineer (in seven states), Mr. Kimball is a highly decorated war hero. An Air Force Captain in World War II, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with Three Oak Clusters and France's highest military award, the Croix de Guerre. (Mr. Kimball demonstrated both his versatility and devotion to his country by serving as Major in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean Conflict.)

A list of Mr. Kimball's philanthropic, civic, professional and social awards and memberships would take more than a page to list. He has been recognized as an Outstanding Alumnus of Penn State and by various professional and civic organizations (including the Boy and Girl Scouts, Chamber of Commerce and Small Business Administration) for his community service. He received the Legion of Honor Award from the Chapel of Four Chaplains.

And, as you see today, Mr. Kimball also is an inspired painter.

The Trustees of Veniños - Venezuelan Children In Need are very grateful to this talented father and daughter team for their generous contributions.

Reserve prices

Reserve prices are listed next to each painting. All prices will be excluding P & P. Payment required before shipment.

The auction will also be on Facebook. Please email your bid to usa@veninos.org. Your bid in this Silent Auction will be acknowledged via email. Successfull bidders will be posted after the close of the auction. Close date for the auction is March 21st 2010.

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