Past Events
Memorial Day Weekend 2005: With rain threatening the outdoor jazz concerts at Piedmont Park for the 28th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival, Waugh, the official artist of the Jazz Festival for 2004-2007, moves his paints and easel indoors at the Wyndham Hotel. Waugh paints live at the hotel as various jazz greats take part in an impromptu jam session. Waugh also designs the official poster for the Annual Jazz Festival.
May 21, 2005: As part of the "31 Days of Jazz" leading up to the 28th Atlanta Jazz Festival, Waugh paints live to the powerful jazz vocals of Rita Graham at The Wine Store's "Wine and Jazz" evening in Alpharetta, GA. During the event, Waugh donates a percentage of the sale of his art to benefit the children of the “Make a Wish Foundation.”
May 12, 2005: Waugh again paints live to benefit the children of Camp Heartland in Minneapolis, a summer camp for children affected by HIV and AIDS. Here he finds inspiration from the musical sensation Jacob Dylan and the Wallflowers at the Metropolitan Ballroom in Minneapolis.
February 4, 2005: Franco Harris and Lydell Mitchell invite Waugh to appear at their annual “Immaculate Reception & Dinner Benefit” in Jacksonville 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, voted “Outstanding Male Vocalist” by the New York 2004 Nightlife Awards. Not only does Waugh donate the original work of art he paints live to the auction, but he also donates 2 original hand-painted helmets to benefit the children as well.
January 31,2005: During a corporate event in Monterey, CA, Waugh paints live to the heart-pounding rhythms of The Doobie Brothers in front of hundreds of excited fans. The Doobie’s high-energy music inspires Waugh to create “Takin’ It to the Streets” as he paints to the upbeat lyrics and driving rhythms.
December 3, 2004: Waugh makes a surprise appearance and joins Ruffhouse at Swig Nightclub in Weston, FL. He paints live on the dance floor, giving the delighted audience an unexpected, but well-appreciated demonstration of his own high-energy performance.
August 7, 2004: By special invitation, Waugh is invited to the prestigious 40th annual Metris Uptown Art Festival in Minneapolis. Waugh wows thousands of art admiers as he paints live on the street, completing a work of art before their eyes as music rocks the festival.
July 9-11, 2004: By special invitation, Waugh showcases his artistic talents by painting live for festival goers at the respected 13th Annual Chicago Tribune Magnificent Mile Art Festival on Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago. His performances are a big hit with the discerning art crowd in attendance.
June 8, 2004: Waugh accepts an invitation to appear at the world-famous BB King Blues Club on 42nd Avenue in New York City. Waugh paints live to legendary acoustic guitarist, Tommy Emmanuel, the individual Chet Akins called “the greatest finger picker in the world.” Emmanuel certainly lives up to his reputation as he spurs Waugh to keep up with Emmanuel’s rapid-fire rhythms.
Memorial Day Weekend 2004: In a historic first, Waugh is selected by the City of Atlanta as its official artist for the Atlanta Jazz Festival for the years 2004-2007. Never before has an artist been selected for more than one year at a time. Not only does Waugh design the official Jazz Festival poster, he also paints live outdoors at the bandstand in Piedmont Park with various jazz legends. Here he paints to the eclectic jazz rhythms of Randy Weston and his African Rhythms Quintet, in front of over 50,000 appreciative jazz fans.
