Past Events
Saturday, June 9th: Eric Waugh painted live at "An Evening with Larry King and Friends" to benefit The Larry King Cardiac Foundation Gala at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Washington, DC. Waugh created a special original work for Mr. King to celebrate his 50 years in television and donated the piece he created live at the event, as well as other original works for auction to benefit the foundation.
Waugh painted to the music of Donna Summer as well as recording artist Mark Broussard during the event
Saturday May 30th & Sunday May 31st: Waugh painted live at the 30th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival with Jazz legends Herbie Hancock and Pete Escovado and Sheila E . The concert in Piedmont Park drew 85,000 jazz lovers who watched Waugh create his art to the music. This year concludes Waugh's reign as official artist of the Atlanta Jazz Festival 2004-2007.
Sunday May 20th: Eric Waugh created a 30' mural over 36 hours which was featured in the 2 hr. season finale of " Extreme Home Makeover " that aired on ABC - TV. The episode featured Camp Heartland which is a summer camp for children affected by HIV and AIDS which Waugh has been supporting for 12 years. Waugh's efforts have helped to send over 600 children to the camp.
Waugh along with actress/singer Mandy Moore and EHM designer, Ty Pennington attended the reveal where the children, builders, volunteers, and families of Camp Heartland gathered to see the results of the camp makeover.
You can help Camp Heartland and the children as well by clicking here and purchasing a 36"x18" or 24"x12"canvas print of the mural Waugh created (above) from CanvasonDemand.com. They are offering the print with 100% of the purchase price going directly to Camp Heartland. You get a piece of history & Camp Heartland gets a contribution.
May 4th & 5th, 2007: Vinings Gallery in Smyrna, GA, featured Waugh and his art at a gallery showing as a kick-off event for the Atlanta Jazz Festival's "31 days of Jazz" during the month of May. (Waugh is the official artist of the Atlanta Jazz Festival 2004-2007). The amazing Rita Graham provided musical inspiration for the artwork as Waugh created an original painting live during the event.
February 1, 2007: Franco Harris and Lydell Mitchell invite Waugh to appear at their annual “Immaculate Reception & Dinner Benefit” in Miami during Super Bowl week. Proceeds from the event benefit the Children's Miracle Network and CURE International. Waugh paints live with musical inspiration from Allan Harris. Waugh donated the original work of art he painted live to the auction.
February 1, 2007: Eric Waugh painted live on NBC 6 Miami & donates the piece to benefit local elementary school children. Here he poses with the "South Florida Today" news team.
June 22, 2006: Waugh paints live at the Georgia Aquarium, the world’s largest aquarium, in Atlanta, GA, for a private event. Hundreds watch entranced as Waugh paints these beluga whales by request in honor of the Aquarium.
June 11, 2006: Waugh original artwork is featured at the 60th Anniversary Tony Awards on CBS live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City. “Love on Broadway” is displayed in the “green room” and signed by all the presenters. Waugh donates the piece for auction at a Tony Award fundraising event.
June 4, 2006: Tens of thousands line the Erie Canal as Waugh paints the 70-piece Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and its conductor Jeff Tyzik. The pops concert and painting performance takes place aboard a 120-by-30 foot NY State barge anchored in the Canal and celebrates Fairport (NY) Canal Days. Waugh donates the 8' x 5' work for a raffle to raise funds for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra’s education efforts.
May 29 & 30, 2006: Waugh painted live in front of tens of thousands of onlookers at the Atlanta Jazz Festival with headliners "The Barry Harris Trio" with special guest, Charles McPherson, and with the amazing "Yellowjackets"(pictured).
March 7-22, 2006: Waugh, along with four other world famous artists (pictured below), painted live to the delight of the passengers aboard Princess Cruise Lines "Island Princess" to Hawaii.
Here is Eric with Aldo Luongo (left), Bill Mack (center back), John Kelly (right), and Howard Behrens (seated).
March 2-6, 2006: Waugh was invited by ArtExpo New York to paint live during the event. ArtExpo is the largest art show in the world and both ABC and NBC covered Eric's painting performances on live TV. All of the pieces that Eric painted live were then donated to the NY Chapter of the Startlight Starbright Foundation to help seriously ill children and families in the Tri-State area.
Waugh with Franco Harris (Left). Waugh with Lydell Mitchell (Right).
February 2, 2006: Waugh paints live at the Franco Harris/Lydell Mitchell Immaculate Reception Benefit during the Super Bowl festivities. The benefit was to raise money for the Children's Hospital of Michigan and CURE International.
October 27, 2005: Waugh introduces his newest works of art at the Nan Miller Gallery in Rochester, NY. State Assemblyman, Joe Morelle (pictured with Waugh), Chairman of the NY Assembly Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Sports Development, attends the gallery opening to experience the exciting new directions Waugh is taking in his art.
October 18, 2005: To the delight of Golden Princess passengers, Waugh paints live on board in the atrium. With his energetic and exciting performance paintings, Waugh amazes his admirers as he creates art at sea. Legendary rock talent Paul Revere of Paul Revere and the Raiders was in the audience enjoying Waugh's talents with the brush.
October 14, 2005: Waugh paints live at the Brooklyn Boy Scouts Fundraiser, organized to showcase and auction Waugh original artwork. Inspired by members of the Brooklyn Philharmonic and the smooth vocals of Allan Harris, Waugh creates an original work of art that he donates to the Fundraiser. He also donates additional new works to the auction, raising over $15,000 to send special-needs children to summer camp.
October 14, 2005: New York State Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz surprises Waugh at the Brooklyn Boy Scouts Fundraiser by awarding him a New York State Resolution honoring Waugh for his philanthropic efforts, especially those related to children. Waugh has long contributed to various charitable organizations across the United States and Canada, helping to raise over $500,000 in the last few years alone.
September 23, 2005: Waugh is featured artist at "The Night in Hollywood" benefit for Gilda's Club of Rochester, NY. Waugh paints live during the event and donates the work of art to the live auction. Waugh contributes 100% of proceeds to help Gilda's Club aid people affected by cancer.
September 15, 2005: Waugh is asked to paint live for hundreds of admirers at the House of Blues in Chicago for a Comcast corporate event. For the second time, the amazing Doobie Brothers provide the musical inspiration for Waugh’s creation, “A Night on the Town,” which he paints on the packed dance floor. Waugh also designed the invitation this year for the annual event.
August 6-13, 2005: The Princess Caribbean invites Waugh on board to paint live during the week-long Caribbean cruise. During one of his painting performances, Waugh paints “Caribbean Cruisin’” on the Lido Deck to the enjoyment of hundreds of passengers.
July 9, 2005: Inspired by the landscape of his Chicago surroundings, Waugh paints live on-air for WMAQ-TV (NBC Studio 5) as part of the highly rated 15th Annual Magnificent Mile Art Festival in downtown Chicago. The festival also requests Waugh’s appearance as a special guest, and he paints live for thousands of appreciative art fans on Chicago's famous Michigan Avenue.
July 10, 2005: While in Chicago, Waugh thrills guests with his electrifying live painting performance at the Base Bar in the Hard Rock Hotel. He paints “Grand Passion” to the driving musical beat while audiences watch fascinated as he completes the romantic creation before there very eyes.
