87th Birthday Party and exhibit opening of "America's Sculptor," Geroge-Ann Tognoni, at Tree of Life Gallery, Phoenix AZ to benefit Children With AIDS Project and Orphans of Africa Phoenix, AZ (PRWeb) February 15, 2007 -- Her bronze sculptures grace Scottsdale's civic center mall, Arizona's Italian American club and now Phoenix's non-profit Tree of Life Gallery.

George-Ann Tognoni will celebrate her 87th birthday with cake and refreshments at Tree of Life Art Gallery. There, she'll unveil her latest exhibit. Profits will support the gallery's Children with AIDS Project, AIDS Orphans of Africa Program.

Tognoni's most famous Arizona work includes:
• "The Yearlings," a larger than life sculpture of three running horses in Scottsdale
• Wall of Fame honorees at the Herberger Theatre in downtown Phoenix
• Christopher Columbus commissioned for the quincentennial commemoration

Tognoni's exhibit will feature diverse pieces including stallions, a buffalo and Phoenix Suns players. Also on display, Tognoni's most cherished sculptural proposal, Peace Monument. See her work www.tognonisculpture.com

What: "George-Ann Tognoni: An American Sculptor"
Where: Tree of Life Gallery
Town & Country Shopping Center (behind Baby Kay's restaurant)
4775 N. 20th Street
Phoenix, AZ
When: Saturday, February 17
Artist's birthday party and reception
2-5pm
Exhibit runs through April 30

About Tree of Life
The Tree of Life non-profit gallery, operating under the auspices of Children with AIDS Project, is making a difference a world away. Customers enjoy beautiful artwork and the satisfaction of knowing their purchase helps support two African orphanages for children with AIDS. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday 11am-7pm and by appointment. The gallery is available for special event and private party rentals. Call 602.405.2196 and visit www.treeoflifegallery.org

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