Last month the Artists’ Studio in the Foothills (ASiF) raised almost $2,500 for KVIE public television in Sacramento. Six ASiF resident artists donated paintings and fine art prints for the station’s annual live art auction and fundraiser. ASiF owner and director Amanda Paoletti appeared live on KVIE TV during bidding for her resident artists works, giving in-depth critiques and sharing insights and personal knowledge of the artists and their generous donations. “The art auction and fundraiser for KVIE is such a great opportunity for artists to support public television. For many of us artists, due to our career choices, monetary …