Walla Walla, WA (Oct 13, 2009) – The Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance, will be the official wine sponsor for the opening reception of the premier exhibition at the Seattle Art Museum: Alexander Calder: A Balancing Act and Michelangelo Public and Private: Drawings for the Sistine Chapel and Other Treasures from the Casa Buonarroti.
Winemakers and winery representatives from Walla Walla will attend the opening night reception this evening, Tuesday, October 13, and Saturday, October 17, 2009. Both events will feature an extensive wine tasting for over 1,500 premier museum members attending either the opening donor or membership party.

“We are excited to be partnering with the Seattle Art Museum for this premier event. In these challenging times we see the Seattle Art Museum as the leading art museum in our state and we are thrilled to show our support and commitment to the arts by providing them with quality Washington State wines.” said Elizabeth Martin-Calder, executive director of the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance.

The Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance is a winery and grower membership organization committed to furthering the awareness of the quality wineries, wines, and vineyards of the Walla Walla Valley Appellation. Our mission is to support and promote quality and excellence in our wine industry and to further national and international recognition of our region. For more information, please visit www.wallawallawine.com.
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