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Robert Szczarba, Surface No. I
Robert Szczarba is the Emeritus Percy F. Smith Professor of Mathematics at Yale University. Given his expertise in geometry, it is not surprising that his sculptures have a mathematical flavor. Some of Szczarba's work is displayed in the MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies at Yale and at the Mathematical Association of America's headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Surface No. 1, constructed of steel, was completed in the late 1990s. The sculpture will be on view through May 7 in the lobby of Creative Arts Workshop at 80 Audubon Street.

Donated by Robert Szczarba.

An Apartment in Florence, Italy, for a Week
Spend a week at this apartment in central Florence, just two blocks from the Piazza Santissima Annunziata and five blocks from the Duomo! The apartment is on the second floor of a gorgeous eighteenth-century palazzo, the Palazzo Capponi. The palazzo has a large and attractive private interior garden. On the street side, the Palazzo faces the Giardino dei Semplici, a lovely botanical garden. A Florence agent who will introduce you to the apartment when you arrive and is available to handle any problems that arise. Please note that the loft bed is only accessible via spiral staircase. Available for one week at a mutually agreed upon time before April 30, 2012.

Donated by Henry Hansmann and Marina Santilli.

Puerto Rico Garden Apartment for a Week
Enjoy this fabulous two-bedroom garden terrace unit with a large kitchen and living room and an expansive veranda surrounded by an array of colorful flowers and palms. Villa Los Robles is perched atop a hill with a beautiful view of the ocean, just a 500 foot walk away. Water can be viewed from all four sides of the home: ocean on three sides and a full-sized pool in the backyard. Unit is air conditioned; no smoking or pets.

Donated by Paula Armbruster.

House for a Week in Little Compton, RI, plus Dinner Out!
Come enjoy this three-bedroom, two-bath Cape with meadow views, just 1.5 miles from the beach! Superb walking, swimming, birding, biking, fishing and just plain relaxing. Available for one week (Saturday to Saturday) in September 2011 - excluding Labor Day weekend. No pets or smoking. While there, take yourself out for dinner at the 1854 Taproom in Little Compton's Stone House - modern comfort food in a rustic coastal setting.

Donated by Peter and Marilou Buffum and Stone House.

Harold Shapiro, View from under 59th Street Bridge
Harold Shapiro is one of Greater New Haven's most well-known and well-loved photographers. He has been inspiring students at Creative Arts Workshop since 1984 and has served as Head of the Photography Department since 1990. Harold has photographed for many companies, universities and non-profits throughout the region. This 20" x 24" archival pigment print was featured in a recent show at CAW.

Donated by Harold Shapiro.

Q-Bridge Program Tour
Have a personal presentation and tour of the Q-Bridge for a group of up to 30 people! Meet at the CTDOT office at 424 Chapel Street for a 30 minute presentation on the history of the Program, then take a one-hour tour of the construction of the new bridge. The tour must be scheduled four weeks in advance. Offer expires 6/1/12.

Donated by I-95 New Haven Program Management Office.

Joyce Greenfield, Inn at the Lodge
This 16" x 20" oil on canvas is inspired by a specific place, but evokes memories of the welcoming and relaxing spaces that each of us knows. Joyce is a member of the CAW Board of Directors. She received her BA from Southern Connecticut State University and studied at Paier College of Art. She exhibits widely.

Donated by Joyce Greenfield.

Phyllis Crowley, Insadded, 2011
This 10.5" x 6.5" archival pigment print captures a highly decorated wall in a small hill town outside Jaipur, India. Phyllis Crowley is a commercial and fine art photographer, as well as a member of the CAW Photography Department. She also teaches at the Norwalk Community College and the University of Bridgeport. She exhibits throughout Connecticut and New York.

Donated by Phyllis Crowley.

Janis Nedela, Typo No. 19
As seen in CAW's 2010 show Inventive Structures: Books Beyond the Codex! For 25 years, text has been central to Janis Nedela's work. Whether using collage, installation, painting or performance, it is the book as object and the manipulation of text that constantly inform his work. In this piece, Nedela has etched lines to configure the structure of the open book pages, each pair alluding to text on the printed page.

Donated by Janis Nedela.

Josh Simpson, Planet
Josh Simpson finds artistic inspiration in his natural surroundings, and particularly in the images of earth from space taken by the early astronauts. The cores of his planets are full of bubbles and patterns that evoke unseen landscaprds and underwater worlds.

Please note that each Planet is unique. This paper weight will differ slightly from the one picture at left.

Donated by Salmon Falls Artisan Showroom.

Tom Peterson, Afternoon Light
This framed, archival pigment print is a photograph of a vacan storefront on Orange Street in New Haven. It was taken in the late afternoon, with strong light.

Donated by Tom Peterson.

Blinn Jacobs, Trading Fours #5
Blinn Jacobs is an abstract artist who received an MFA from the University of Pennsylvania and has completed additional study at the Yale School of Art. The basis of her work is the dialogue between polygonal shaped canvases and the use of painterly interaction of color.

Donated by Blinn Jacobs.

Susan E. Bender, Sidelight
This 20" x 28" archival pigment print photograph has been selected for inclusion in CAW's May 2011 juried exhibition, Seeing Seeing: Capturing a Moment. Susan is a member of CAW's board, one of this year's Gala chairs and a long-time student in the Photography Department. She exhibits widely.

Donated by Susan E. Bender.

2011 Fuji Crosstown 3.0 Bike
This bike is perfect for around town commutes and leisurely rides on the Farmington Canal Trail. It comes with a lifetime service plan, including one free tune-up a year from the Devil's Gear Bike Shop. If you love this bike, but feel it is not the right size, feel free to bid on it, and the Devil's Gear will be happy to exchange it for a similar model in your size or to credit the value of this bike toward any other purchase.

Donated by The Devil's Gear Bike Shop.

Take a Walk with Yale Mascot Handsome Dan
Become the Handler for Handsome Dan, the Yale bulldog, during one quarter of a Yale football home game. (Perfect for a child's birthday party!) The Yale-Harvard game is excluded. Available home game dates are 9/17/11, 9/24/11, 10/8/11 and 11/5/11. Limit of one adult and two children per circuit; excessive hear eliminates walk. Must reserve at least one week prior.

Donated by Chris Getman.

Five Course Chef's Tasting Menu for Six with Selections of Wines
Join Chef Denise Appel and partake of ZINC's market inspired and globally infused modern American food. A reservation is required 48 hours in advance, not available on holidays or weekends.

Donated by ZINC Restaurant.

Walking Tour of Yale Architecture and Lunch at Mory's for Eight
Join architectural historian, author and Yale School of Architecture lecturer, Carter Wiseman, for an informative walking tour of Yale. The Yale campus is full of beautiful buildings, courtyards and special places that the casual New Haven visitor doesn't get to see. Your group will get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most famous university architecture in the world. The tour is followed by lunch for your group and Carter at the historic Mory's restaurant, recently renovated and upgraded. Alcholic beverages included. Event must be scheduled Monday-Saturday.

Donated by Carter Wiseman, The Mory's Association and Rick and Nancy Antle.

Dinner for Two and a Bottle of Wine, Too!
Enjoy a wonderful meal for two at Washington, CT's Mayflower Inn. Gift certificate includes a bottle of house wine. Expires 5/7/12.

Donated by the Mayflower Inn.

Have Your Bedroom Painted the Color You've Always Wanted!
Painter Bill MacDonald comes highly recommended by a CAW board member. He will provide the labor to paint the walls and ceiling of an average-size bedroom (approximately 12' x 15'). Please note that trim is not included. Offer expires 8/31/11.

Donated by the MacDonald & Company.

Weeping Cherry Tree
Wouldn't a weeping cherry tree be the perfect solution for your garden? Buy this one donated by Van Wilgen's, one of New Haven's award-winning garden centers.

Donated by Van Wilgen's Garden Center.