Nationally known acclaimed artist Anne H. Neilson paints with passion and a purpose. Her passion ... her purpose - to give back to others less fortunate in her community. After several successful "Angels in Our Midst" shows benefiting local organizations, Anne started Strokes of Compassion in the Fall of 2011. Anne's desire is to host art shows through Strokes of Compassion twice a year and giving back 50% of the proceeds to local charities.
From hospice to the homeless, domestic violence shelters to disadvantaged children, Anne uses her creative gift to reach across the community and impact thousands of people in the Charlotte region. Thanks to Anne’s efforts, more children with disabilities (Allegro Foundation) are receiving specialized services, The "Levine Cardiac Kids,” children with heart defects, used Anne’s donation to attend a special camp, and men and women of Urban Ministry Center, a local Charlotte soup kitchen, have received hundreds of meals.
All have been helped because Anne took her talent to paint angels and turned it into a way to help others.
Going forward, Anne will capture her compassion for others through every paint stroke and will give 50% of every painting purchased through Strokes of Compassion back to the community on an ongoing basis.
February 10, 2012 | 118 E Kingston Ave, #27, Charlotte
Raised $3,000 for Child Hope International and With Open Eyes
Strokes of Compassion Art ShowNovember 10-11, 2011 | 220 East Boulevard, Charlotte
Featuring Anne H. Neilson & Robert Langford
Raised $10,000 for Presbyterian Hospice & Palliative Care
Red Dot Art FairMarch 3-6, 2011 | New York
Featuring Anne H. Neilson & Robert Langford
Benefiting Lift Up Foundation and Allegro Foundation.
More information about our exhibition at Red Dot
Anne Herring Neilson is an oil painter from Charlotte, NC. Her popular Angel Series has earned attention from collectors nationwide. Anne's repertoire also includes nautical scenes gleaned from a sailing trip around Martha's Vineyard to French country scenes captured on canvas in Provence, France. Whether it is a quaint white steepled church, a country farmhouse and a barn, or a bowl of deliciously appetizing fruit, she employs an artistic flair for color and light that she considers a gift from God. More
As an artist, I am driven to use my God-given talent to support those in need. I feel blessed to have been able to help others by donating a portion of my sales to a number of outstanding organizations and causes.
Some of the art shows and projects that have supported this mission include:
November 10-11, 2011 | 220 East Boulevard, Charlotte
Featuring Anne H. Neilson & Robert Langford
Raised $10,000 for Presbyterian Hospice & Palliative Care
October 22, 2010 | B.D. Jeffries, Charlotte
Featuring Anne H. Neilson & Heidi Kirschner
Raised $10,000 for Levine Cardiac Kids
Initiated November 2010
Limited Edition Prints - still available
50% of proceeds benefit With Open Eyes
Lift Up Foundation: Ellie PotvinLimited Edition Prints - still available
Raised over $15,000 to benefit the Lift Up Foundation
Angels In Our Midst Art ShowOctober 14-17, 2009 | 1528 Elizabeth Avenue
Benefiting Allegro Foundation... A Champion for Children with Disabilities
Angels In Our Midst Art ShowJune 2009 | Anne Irwin Fine Art, Atlanta
Raised $2500 for Trinity Community Ministries
Carry The TorchMay 12, 2009 | Knoxville, TN
Donated original painting and limited edition prints for Volunteer Ministry Center fundraiser
Angels In Our Midst Art ShowFebruary 2009 | Sophia's Fine Art, Charlotte
Benefiting The Harvest Center
Honoring Rev. Barbara Brewton Cameron
Press: Charlotte Weekly, Feb 2009