Find treasures at 'New to You' art sale

By Dana Kampa
| 5:00 a.m. January 29, 2025

Linn Torres, All Angels by the Sea administative assistant and art sale coordinator, shows one of the pieces that will be available at the 'New to You' art sale starting Feb. 3.

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Linn Torres has been organizing the “New to You” art sale hosted by the All Angels Episcopal Church since its inception, and she anticipates it will be better than ever in its fifth year.

“We get some fabulous items,” she said. "They're one of a kind, and you never know what you are going to get."

She carefully curates the collection of unique, high-quality pieces throughout the year and is eager for buyers to search through this year’s 300 offerings to find whatever treasure speaks to them.

Pieces in this year’s sale include jewelry, paintings, prints, sculptures and much more. Family members of one parishioner who passed away this year allowed Torres to pick 50 special items from his estate to help raise funds.

Art pieces available for purchase at the New to You art sale.

As an antiquing expert, Torres said patrons are poised to get a steal considering the pieces are marked well below market value, all with the goal of raising as much funding as possible while providing residents with interesting art.

The church donates 100 percent of the proceeds to charity, supporting the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity in previous years. This year’s new nonprofit is Turning Points, which provides support for Manatee County families and individuals facing homelessness.

“They do great things for the community," she added.

The organization provides support for those who need assistance with their rent and utility bills, helping ensure residents can stay in their homes. Turning Points also focuses on rapid rehousing to help families quickly find stability and particularly focuses on assisting veterans. Experts also offer advice on case management, budgeting education, and referrals.

Torres encourages patrons to revisit the sale while it lasts considering she adds new items every day.

The sale takes place at the church gallery, located at 563 Bay Isles Road.

It starts on Feb. 3 and runs through Feb. 27. It is open at the church from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, and noon to 3 p.m. on Sundays. It will also be open for special hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 22 and noon to 4 p.m. on Feb. 23.

For inquiries about the sale or how to donate, call 383-8161.

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Dana Kampa

Dana Kampa is the Longboat Key neighbors reporter for the Observer. She first ventured into journalism in her home state of Wisconsin, going on to report community stories everywhere from the snowy mountains of Washington State to the sunny shores of the Caribbean. She has been a writer and photographer for more than a decade, covering what matters most to readers.