“HUNTERDON WHITE HOUSE”: This painting by Charles David Viera is one of the works to be offered at the “Clear the Studio” benefit sale at the New Hope Arts Center A-Space Gallery in New Hope, Pa., on October 28 and 29.

Local artist Charles David Viera will be donating dozens of original artworks for sale with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the New Hope Arts Center and the Arts Council of Princeton. This event will take place at the New Hope Arts Center on the last two days of Viera’s one person exhibition at the A-Space Gallery at the Center, October 28 and 29, from 12-6 p.m.

“I create a lot of artwork every year and have done so for 40-plus years, and even though I do sell a lot of work I still have accumulated many wonderful works that I’m sure someone would enjoy,” said Viera. “These works have filled my studio and my storage area and I need the space. With this “Clear the Studio” event, I will greatly reduce the prices on the art to the point that everyone can own an original artwork. The sale of these works will help me to reclaim some much needed space in my studio and help to fund these two deserving nonprofits, making this a win-win for all concerned. I’ve had a long-term involvement with both institutions as an instructor and an exhibitor, and I know firsthand how hard their staffs work and care for the arts and continue to bring art to the area. This is a way I can help and I’m happy to do it ”

Adam Welch, executive director for the Arts Council of Princeton, said “Charles has always been a vital member of our faculty and community, and this event is just another way that he has been engaged with ACP in and out of the studio.”

Carol Cruickshanks, executive director of the New Hope Arts Center, added, “The generosity of artists like Charles is what keeps us going.”

The New Hope Arts Center A-Space Gallery is located at 2 Stockton Street in New Hope, Pa. For more information go to newhopearts.org or charlesdavidviera.com.