Valued at $750, the canvas of “Graceland Christmas” by Thomas Kinkade, known as the Painter of Light, features Graceland glowing on a beautiful snowy evening, a pink Cadillac and blue Christmas lights lining the driveway just as Elvis would do. The gallery, located in the Wolfchase Galleria in Memphis, is now accepting donations to benefit Presley Place with a minimum suggested donation of $5. All individuals donating will be entered to win. The piece is currently on display at the gallery for viewing.

The benefit event coincides with the 2011 Elvis Week celebration.

More than 200 families have called Presley Place home since it was built in 2001, funded by Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation. In the same way that Lauderdale Courts provided low-income, transitional housing for families like the Presleys, Presley Place shelters homeless families in a safe and nurturing environment until they can make it on their own. It offers families an opportunity to learn and live independently and productively with confidence.

The Thomas Kinkade Inspiration Art Gallery of Memphis is located at the Wolfchase Galleria and is celebrating its 11th year in business as a Thomas Kinkade Signature Gallery. As one of the Mid-South’s favorite galleries, the gallery offers a wide selection of Thomas Kinkade artwork including limited edition canvas and prints, gifts and collectibles. In addition to Thomas Kinkade, the gallery now represents other regional, national, and local artists. For more information: www.ThomasKinkadeMemphis.com or www.InspirationArtGallery.com.