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"An Art Auction" set to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio
Web Head Group sponsoring event as a Birdies for CharityŽ fundraiser
San Antonio, July 29, 2007

San Antonio art aficionados will have the opportunity to bid for works by local artists and support a worthwhile cause at the opening event for "An Art Auction," on Friday, Aug. 3, from 8-11 p.m., at the historic Friedrich building, located at 1617 East Commerce. Proceeds from this unique live and online charity event will benefit The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio.

The artwork includes an array of paintings, photography, ceramics and other media, and will be auctioned off beginning at 9 p.m. In addition to the auction, the event will feature musical entertainment, hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. The evening, which is being hosted by the technology firm, Web Head Group, is free and open to the public.

Artists will receive 75 percent of the proceeds from their art sales, while the remaining 25 percent will be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio. After the event, all unsold artwork will be available online for purchase at anart.webheadgroup.com through the beginning of October. Additional artworks will be solicited and offered on the website throughout this period. Pledges and donations to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio may be made online as well. A second live art auction on October 5 will end the fundraising period with a grand finale.

"We are very excited to be able to offer San Antonians this unique opportunity to purchase beautiful art pieces by local artists and support such a worthwhile organization as the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio," said Janie Martinez Gonzalez, CEO and president of Web Head Group.
For more information about donating artwork, making a pledge, or attending the event, contact Stephanie Vasquez at 210-354-1661 or at stephanievasquez@webheadgroup.com. Or, visit the website: anart.webheadgroup.com.

About Birdies for CharityŽ
Birdies for CharityŽ allows donors to select a charity to support through a variety of fundraising campaigns. Individuals or corporations can make pledges, make flat minimum donations, and participate in other contests that raise money to directly help charities. One hundred percent of any pledge or donation received through "An Art Auction" goes back to the Birdies for CharityŽ organization, which in turn directly benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio.

About the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio
Founded in 1939, the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio serves more than 6,500 members annually at five branch locations and several satellite locations. The Clubs provide after school and summer programs that develop talents, values and skills in youth ages six-to-18 years old, paying particular attention to those who need these programs most. As a result of the Clubs programs, young people are inspired and enabled to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. For more information, visit the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio website at: www.bgcsatx.org or call 210-436-0686.

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