Art of Wine Series
Join us for an unforgettable dining experience where the culinary arts meet the visual arts and storytelling.
Collette Mann
Collette Mann is a Virginia-based mixed media mosaic artist whose work incorporates materials such as vintage jewelry, beach glass, broken dishes, mirrors, reclaimed windows, and handmade polymer clay. Inspired by Byzantine iconography, Eastern European religious art, folklore, and the healing qualities of creative expression, her work often explores themes of spirituality, peace, transformation, memory, and human connection. In addition to exhibiting her artwork throughout Virginia, Collette teaches mosaic workshops and community classes for galleries, museums, schools, and nonprofit organizations.
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Art of Wine Dinner
September 18, 2026, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Gallery Lounge, 1st floor
Dinner Reservations Required
Dinner reservations close 48 hours prior to the dinner.
Price: $ 95.00 / Person
Reservation price includes wine parings, chef-curated four-course dinner, and a wonderful discussion with the featured artist Collette Mann. The wine is matched to four of Mann’s featured pieces, the courses are then curated by a chef to complement the selections- both the wine and artwork- then, the complete meal is presented to you amongst the artwork.
Art will also be on sale and a portion of the proceeds will go to support our mission of creating access to the arts.
For more information or help to purchase tickets, call us at 757-923-0003, or contact the Visual Arts Manager at 757-923-0003 ext 108 or email nana.ferdnance@suffolkcenter.org.
Featured Pieces: The Peace Pilgrim, Seeds of Her Ancestors, The Sacred Patchwork, I’m Not a Harpy
Art of Wine Menu:
First Course:
Cuisine: Kolokithokeftedes
Zucchini Fritters and Shredded Garlic Pork with Tapenade.
Wine: Paired with Innazio Urruzola Txakolina and Artwork: “The Peace Pilgrim“
Second Course:
Cuisine: Keftedes
Greek Meatless Meatballs with Marinara and Parmesan.
Wine: Paired with Pecchenino San Luigi Dogliani DOCG Dolcetto and Artwork: “I’m Not A Harpy“
Third Course:
Cuisine: Chicken and Lamb Kebabs
with Greek-style roasted potatoes and green beans, Tzatziki, and Toasted Pita.
Wine: Paired with Gai’A Notios Red Blend and Artwork: “Sacred Patchwork“
Final Course:
Cuisine: Baklava
with apple butter and honey. Topped with fried apple ring.
Wine: Paired with Faustino Cava Brut and Artwork: “Seeds of Her Ancestors“
Art of Wine Series
(rotating featured artist every 5-6 weeks)
Join us for an unforgettable dining experience where the culinary arts meet the visual arts and storytelling.
First Event – Opening Reception with free entry, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar. Artwork will be available for purchase.
Second Event – Art of Wine Dinner (Food and Wine Pairing with the artwork)
This will include wine parings, four-course dinner and a wonderful discussion with the featured artist. Artwork will be available for purchase.
Price: $95.00 per person ticket, with dinner and wine pairings included. Please include dietary restrictions during dinner reservations. Gratuity not included.
For more information or help to purchase tickets, call our main number or contact the Visual Arts Manager at 757-923-0003 ext 108 or email nana.ferdnance@suffolkcenter.org.
