text: The Art with Heart Auction was first introduced to me by my good friend Rachel I noticed a beautiful piece of artwork in her home and she told me she won it in the silent auction at this wonderful event I loved the piece and wanted to know more about the event nSo after my research and attending this years events here is what I found outn artwork is donated by many talented artists across the Southeast and the fundraiser benefits nonprofit organizations For it was Safe Alliance formally United Family ServicesnIt was hosted by Colleen Odegaard and Ramona Holloway of WCNCs Charlotte Today show nThis years fundraiser included an extra special celebrationa new Safe Alliance shelter which allows the organization to help many more people in crisisnTickets were nThere were over pieces in the auction silent and live so there was sure to be something that fits everyone is artistic style I know there were a few favorites on my list