Past Events
May 27, 2004: Waugh again sets up his easel to benefit one of his favorite charities, Camp Heartland in Minneapolis. Here he paints live with musical inspiration from the incomparable Nelly Furtado and a full-band orchestra at the 3rd Annual Cities 97 Hope in the Heartland Music & Art Auction. Waugh donates his performance piece for auction as well as other Waugh original works of art.
May 1, 2004: Waugh returns to Atlanta, this time at the special invitation of the Cobb Symphony Orchestra (CSO), which asks Waugh to paint live at its “Georgia On My Mind” Gala at the Renaissance Waverly Hotel Ballroom. The versatility of the full orchestra inspires Waugh’s creation, which he donates to the live auction with proceeds benefiting the CSO.
April 30, 2004: Fans of the film The Color Purple may recognize Maria Howell as the lead vocalist of the gospel choir. Here Waugh paints live to her soaring vocals, accompanied by the Gary Land Groove. The painting performance takes place at Sambuca Jazz Café, an Atlanta landmark for great late-night jazz.
February 14-16, 2004: By special invitation, Waugh appears at the prestigious 41st Annual Coconut Grove Art Festival. At the event bandstand, Waugh paints live with Jefferson Starship, Firefall, and Allan Harris in front of hundreds of thousands of fans.
October 22-26, 2003: Waugh heads to the West Coast for 9 performances over 5 nights, painting to the live jazz beat of Russ Freeman and the Rippingtons. Waugh wows audiences at Kimballs East Jazz Club in San Francisco as he paints start to finish during each performance.
October 19, 2003: Waugh again contributes his times and talents to charity. This time he paints live for UNICEF’s “Designs of Hope” Benefit at the Venue on Lambert, Atlanta, GA. Sponsors include Elton John and radio personalities from Atlanta’s 94.1 STAR 94 radio. Waugh paints live to the jazz sounds of Joey Sommerville and donates not only the proceeds from the performance art but other original Waugh works of art as well.
June 13, 2003: Waugh teams up with legendary vocalist Tony Bennett at the 25th Annual Grand Prix Gala in Montreal, Canada, to aid the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Waugh finds special inspiration from Bennett’s smooth song styling as he paints live, and the audience certainly appreciates the duo’s interaction. Waugh’s performance art raises an impressive $12,000 at the live auction that evening, with all funds going to the charity.
May 24, 2003: Waugh shows his concerns for children’s issues and safety by painting live at the Atlanta Children’s Shelter Charity Jazz Ball. Waugh hits his stride painting to jazz legends Freddy Cole and Jacques Lesure. In a historic painting performance, Waugh amazes the audience by simultaneously painting 4 large canvases suspended by cables during the event. Waugh donates all 4 pieces to the live auction and all the proceeds benefit Atlanta’s displaced children.
May 22, 2003: Waugh returns to Atlanta to demonstrate his interest in the city and his concerns for its residents. This time Waugh paints live for the 15th Annual Taste of the Nation Benefit, which helps fight hunger, particularly for children. Waugh is a big hit at the annual event, painting live to Atlanta’s own Joe Grandson Trio. Sponsor Ted Turner expresses his admiration for Waugh’s talents and thanks him for donating the performance art to the live auction, with proceeds benefiting this worthy cause.
