"The Art of Excellence" to benefit BVEF will be hosted on Friday, April 17 from 6:30 - 8:30 at the Nerman Museum on the campus of JCCC. Jen Bertrand, Winner of HGTV's Design Star Season 3 and former Blue Valley art teacher, will be the special guest at the event. The evening will feature a silent auction and appetizers and cocktails will be served. Reservations are $50 per person and may be made online at bvef.org or calling the BVEF office at 913-239-4053.