History<\/h3>\n![\"Foust](\"https:\/\/weaverfoundation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/foust-bruce-shores.jpg\")
Foust Building by Bruce Shores<\/p><\/div>\n
Like many ideas and efforts, the concept of a Weaver Foundation art collection resulted from a serendipitous convergence of events. In the fall of 2000, as the Foundation was completing the design for its new offices, the decision was made to use original art in lieu of photographs in the lobby area. Within a few days of that decision, Mike Weaver was offered an original painting of Foust, the oldest building on the UNCG campus, as a token of the University\u2019s appreciation for his efforts on behalf of the Second Century Capital Campaign.
\nThe idea to use original art in the lobby area was expanded to use original art by UNCG-related artists.<\/p>\n
Over time, the directors realized the Foundation\u2019s philanthropic interests in cultural activities could be served by creating the Weaver Foundation art collection. In a tangible way, the collection forges a permanent bond between the University and the Foundation. It is also a way of recognizing the Weaver family\u2019s and Weaver Foundation\u2019s relationship with UNCG that spans over a quarter of a century. The result is a growing collection of original artwork created by present and former students, graduates and faculty of the University.<\/p>\n
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Foust Building by Bruce Shores<\/p><\/div>\n
Like many ideas and efforts, the concept of a Weaver Foundation art collection resulted from a serendipitous convergence of events. In the fall of 2000, as the Foundation was completing the design for its new offices, the decision was made to use original art in lieu of photographs in the lobby area. Within a few days of that decision, Mike Weaver was offered an original painting of Foust, the oldest building on the UNCG campus, as a token of the University\u2019s appreciation for his efforts on behalf of the Second Century Capital Campaign.
\nThe idea to use original art in the lobby area was expanded to use original art by UNCG-related artists.<\/p>\n
Over time, the directors realized the Foundation\u2019s philanthropic interests in cultural activities could be served by creating the Weaver Foundation art collection. In a tangible way, the collection forges a permanent bond between the University and the Foundation. It is also a way of recognizing the Weaver family\u2019s and Weaver Foundation\u2019s relationship with UNCG that spans over a quarter of a century. The result is a growing collection of original artwork created by present and former students, graduates and faculty of the University.<\/p>\n
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