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 Opening Reception, Thursday August 20, 2026, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Gallery Lounge, 1st floor
This will include free hors d’oeuvres, light refreshments, and a chance to meet and greet the featured artist, Collette Mann.
Art of Wine Dinner, September 18, 2026, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Gallery Lounge, 1st floor
Dinner Reservations Required
This will include 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.
Dinner reservations close 48 hours prior to the dinner.
Please include dietary restrictions during dinner reservations.
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.
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.
$60 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.
