On Saturday, November 3, 2012 The Melting Pot Atlanta owners Mark and Layla Gunn hosted the fourth annual Paint the Town charity event at the beloved Vinings Gallery, raising nearly $100,000 to benefit local children’s charities: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Pure Imagination.

Guests gathered at the Vinings Gallery to enjoy signature cuisine from acclaimed chef Kevin Rathbun of Rathbun’s along with wines carefully selected by The Melting Pot’s sommelier Mark Gunn.

Completing the Paint the Town experience, guests took in the gallery’s acclaimed collection of artwork, including the prized works of renowned featured artist Christopher M who was on hand to speak with patrons about his work and even treated event goers to watch as he completed a painting live at the event.

Through an impressive catalog of silent auction items, as well as live auction items and unique paint can “grab bags,” the event was able to bring in close to $100,000 for the fourth year in a row. Throughout the past ten years, the Gunns have raised more than $800,000 for local and national charities, more than $400,000 of that coming from Paint the Town events.

“We are humbled by the support our guests continue to show for Paint the Town and our commitment to both Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Pure Imagination,” said the Gunns. “We are grateful to be able to pass along this generous donation and hope that we are able to keep the tradition alive for years to come.”