Community Businesses Collaborate on a Charity Fundraiser for Breast Cancer
JavaBlü and the children of Egg and Nest Art Studio announce a charity art exhibit and silent auction “HeART Art” featuring expressions of the heart in a variety of media available to the public. The exhibit and silent auction will launch on Valentine’s Day, February 14th and continue until March 20th and proceeds will benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and The Wellness Center at Saint Francis United Methodist Church in Cary. Over 60 young artists from the Cary community have generously contributed drawings, paintings and other works of heart art and will donate the entire proceeds of the sale of their art to the respective charity organizations. An expressive collaborative piece produced specifically for this event by the students and their artist instructor will be up for bid at JavaBlü Expresso Bar in Cary.
Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) February 7, 2004
JavaBlü and the children of Egg and Nest Art Studio are pleased to announce a charity art exhibit and silent auction “HeART Art” featuring expressions of the heart in a variety of media available to the public. The exhibit and silent auction will launch on Valentine’s Day, February 14th and continue until March 20th and will benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and The Wellness Center at Saint Francis United Methodist Church in Cary.
Original heart themed art in all media, including paintings and a collaborative piece produced specifically for this event will be up for bid at JavaBlü Expresso Bar. “JavaBlü regularly features art exhibits from the local art community. But what makes this one different is the collective heart felt effort put into it” declares Andy Siouville, owner of JavaBlü. Over 60 young artists from the Cary community have generously contributed drawings, paintings and other works of heart art and will donate the entire proceeds of the sale of their art to the respective charity organizations.
In addition, the young artists and their teacher, are undertaking a collaborative piece pertaining to the theme in which each child will contribute their heart mark challenging their teacher artist Jenny Eggleston to bring the work to a contemporary brightly colored expressionistic piece of art. The piece will be raffled off at the end of the show. Raffle entries are $5 per entry, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Komen Foundation. Raffle entries can be purchased during the exhibit with the winner being announced on site at the close of the show.
“What does an espresso bar, art studio, and healing arts center have in common you might ask…a simple passion for community” states Kimberley Korb event coordinator and owner of The Compass Rose Healing Arts. “We’re bringing our collective strengths together to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer and wellness by touching the heart of our community - children, parents, neighbors, schools, congregations and other businesses.” According to Egg and Nest Art Studio Owner Jenny Eggleston, “HeART Art” is a compilation of youthful expressions inspired by the heart. Each piece is as unique as the child who created it. Some are a bit humorous. From heart shaped flowers to surrealistic hearts to fuzzy bunnies, it’s clear to me that heart and art is alive and well in the hearts and minds of our young children.” Jenny adds, “the inspiration for this exhibit came from a mother of one of my students and friend of our community who was diagnosed right after Christmas with breast cancer. Her situation touched the hearts of my students.”
Find out how you can bring some original art into your life while helping some great causes by attending our show February 14- March 20 2004.
About:
Egg and Nest Art Studio creates a safe and loving open studio environment for children to come and make art of their own design. Students work under the guidance of professional artist instructor, Jenny Eggleston, using a wide range of media. Teacher and students participate and are often featured in charitable events. Her works can be seen throughout the Triangle.
For more information, contact:
Jenny Eggleston 919-387-8010
Java Blü is a kid-friendly community focused espresso bar, serving espresso-based drinks, smoothies, teas as well as pastries and sandwiches. .
For more information, contact:
Andy Siouville 919-362-5266
Www. javablü.com
The Compass Rose Healing Arts is a service organization that helps individuals, families and communities reclaim one of their greatest gifts of all--that of whole health. The healing arts center seeks to promote individual and community wellness through a holistic integrated approach to optimum health by offering programs that promote self care, enhance personal growth and provide opportunities for spiritual formation.
For more information, contact:
Kimberley Korb 919-961-2775
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