Panthers Players Team With Artist Victoria Schweizer for Charity
Autographed Portraits to Raise Additional Funds For Those in Need
Charlotte, NC, February 3, 2016 (Newswire.com) - The Super Bowl bound Carolina Panthers and contemporary and pop artist Victoria Schweizer announces that they have teamed up to paint the current NFC Champions. Cam Newton, Luke Kuechly, Roman Harper, and other players’ portraits have been captured on canvas, autographed by each player and auctioned off with all proceeds from their sale, usually upwards of $5,000 each, going to benefit national and local charities.
Ms. Schweizer’s artwork is a proven commodity with the Panthers and the Charlotte community. Sam Mills III, defensive line coach for the Panthers is a fan. Commenting on her painting of Mr. Kuechly, “Victoria’s pop art portrait of Luke strikes a chord with Panther fans. The look of her art is unmistakable and her talent is equally matched with her commitment to giving back to those in need.”
"Her commitment to the organizations that help the less fortunate with her art donations demonstrate the care Victoria has for the Charlotte community."
Roman Harper, Strong Safety for the Carolina Panthers
A recent portrait of, and for, Panther’s player Roman Harper’s charitable cause, Harper’s Hope 4*1, scored with the player and on auction. “Her commitment to the organizations that help the less fortunate with her art donations demonstrate the care Victoria has for the Charlotte community.”
Ms. Schweizer, a self-taught artist, has been painting celebrities for charitable causes for over twenty years, and has collaborated with Justin Timberlake, Oprah Winfrey, Jessica Alba, Meryl Streep, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jack Nicklaus, Michael J. Fox and many others.
To support her charitable endeavors with the Carolina Panthers or for a custom commission, please visit www.vanegallery.com. You may also connect with her to discuss donations to other charities at victoria@vanegallery.com.
About Victoria Schweizer
Ms. Schweizer moved from New York City to Charlotte in 2013 to work with NASCAR. Previously, she worked on Wall Street as a weather derivatives broker. Her broad and powerful life experiences have directly resulted in her passion for philanthropy. She continues her mission to paint for charity auctions worldwide. Ms. Schweizer’s paintings have raised over $400,000 for over 50 regional and national foundations.
Ms. Schweizer’s painting styles range from contemporary to pop art – a genre similar to Andy Warhol. Her most recent, popular creations are of Steve McQueen, Mick Jagger, Jimi Hendrix and Jerry Garcia. She is in high demand for commissioned art with a global client base.
Charitable collaborations for Ms. Schweizer include more than 30 organizations in NYC, and, post relocation to Charlotte: Ron Rivera's Bowl-a-Palooza for Ronald McDonald House, The Patriot Charities, B.R.A.K.E.S., Dream on 3, Alzheimer’s Association, Roman Harper's Hope 4*1 Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Toys for Tots, Touchdown Club - Bronko Nagurski Awards, Victory Junction, American Heart Association, and many more.