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An Artful Angel
Published in the living Monmouth March/April 2010 issue.
Laura Brunetti has combined her passion for art and her passion for helping children. Owner of the Laura Brunetti Gallery and L'Estrella Studio in Colts Neck, Laura found her passion for art in 2002 while on vacation in Massachusetts. It was while she was hiking and painting that she had that “aha” moment and knew that art was her passion and calling. Upon her return home Laura nurtured her new love by taking water painting classes at the Art Alliance in Red Bank with Marge Fister on Friday mornings.
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Camp helps kids explore creativity
Published in the Asbury Park Press on 7/17/2009.
MARLBORO — Local artist Laura Brunetti once again has brought her creative and caring touch to dozens of children who attend Kateri Day Camp.
The camp is a summer program for 300 children ages 5 through 13 from low-income families who live in Monmouth County.
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Helping families affected by Keansburg fire
Published in the Bayshore Courier News on 7/2/2009.
The day before the Swap Meet, a tragic fire broke out in a Keansburg apartment complex and destroyed 9 homes. In response to this crisis, Laura Brunetti donated remaining clothing, toys and furniture to the families who were victims of the fire.
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Deal Country Club Hosted Monmouth Health Association's Taste of Art Fundraiser
Published in the The Two River Times on 12/5/2008.
The MHA is a non-profit educational and advocacy
organization supported by voluntary contributions. All
proceeds raised at the recent MHA fundraiser will
benefit the various innovative programs that the organization
offers to all residents of Monmouth County including the
operation of the free Family Crisis intervention service and
many others. The event honored philanthropist and artist
Laura Brunetti of L’Estrella Studios in Colts Neck. Laura’s
creative approach to the philanthropy of art has empowered
and inspired hundreds of community members in workshops
and seminars for at risk youth programs and health care
facilities. Here, committee member Ruth Palacio (left) and
Don Asay (event wine chairman) joined honoree Laura
Brunetti as she displayed a beautiful piece of art work.
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Mental Health Association of Monmouth County Held Kickoff Event at the Fromagerie in Rumson
Published in the The Two River Times on 10/24/2008.
The Mental Health Association
(MHA) will be holding “A
Taste of Wine & Art”
fundraiser on Saturday, November 15
at 6:30 p.m. at the Deal Golf and
Country Club. The event will honor
philanthropist Laura Brunetti, of
L’Estrella Studio. Proceeds from the
event will provide support for MHA’s
various innovative programs.
MHAMC operates one of the only
free Family Crisis Intervention services
open to all youth/families in
Monmouth County. The organization
raises awareness about mental health
issues that effect everyone at social,
educational and recreational forums
throughout the county. At the recent
kickoff event was Ramona DeFonza (President of the
Board of Directors), Nancy
Pearson (Secretary of the Foundation Board), Ed DeSousa
(event Chairman), Joe Silvestri (Foundation Board
President) and Wendy DePedro (Executive Director).
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The Heart of Monmouth: 33 who make life better
Published in the May 2008 issue of MONMOUTH health & life magazine.
We celebrate area residents who are working to improve life in Monmouth County - and beyond
They're artists, chefs and politicians. Writers, realtors and CEOs. Yet all 33 of these remarkable individuals have at least two things in common: They've made a splash in Monmouth County and they're doing great things for their community and the wider world. Meet our 2008 list of key Monmouth philanthropists.
LAURA BRUNETTI, Wayside...
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'Dynamo' artist uses her skills to help the needy
Published by the Asbury Park Press on 4/12/2008
Staff Photo: Dave May
Laura Brunetti's upbeat attitude is infectious. Perhaps it's the petite artist's frequent laughter, her nonstop enthusiasm about every topic, or how intently she listens, clearly interested, to what others say. Read Full Text
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The Center offers support and love
Published by the Asbury Park Press on 10/9/2007.
ASBURY PARK — An art auction also was part of Sunday's celebration, with paintings donated by Ocean Township artist Laura Brunetti, who provided about 30 of her works.
"My whole philosophy is, art is very healing," said Brunetti, who plans on teaching art classes to residents and clients and displaying the paintings around The Center. Read Full Text
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