Extention of holiday art show & how you can help others this holiday season!
November 25, 2007
Last week, I blogged about an art show that I had been accepted into, and that one of the great things about it was that it was to benefit a local charity.
The show went very well, raising over $3000 for the charity…the Artitudes board of directors was given the opportunity to retain the gallery space through the month of December, and most of the artists (myself included), decided to leave our work in the gallery.
A percent of sales will continue to benefit Charlie Brown’s Kids, and I’m quite excited to be able to stay “open” for a few more weeks. During this hectic time, it’s hard to give up a couple of days to work in the gallery, but knowing that it will benefit someone else makes it a little easier.
This year, in between cooking, shopping and spending time with friends and family, think about how you can help others with your jewelry. Maybe you can donate part of your sales, or perhaps donate some pieces to a local shelter (women who have to leave their home for various reasons may not have time or ability to take accessories, and it’s nice to bring a little joy to someeone’s life). Another online group I worked with donated Breast Cancer Awareness bracelets to a hospital, where they were given (free of charge) to women battling the disease as reminder of their strength and courage. There are lots of creative ways to touch someone else’s life through your work. 
If you happen to tbe in the Lincoln, Nebraska area, please stop by the Artitudes gallery and say hello. The gallery will be open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10-6, and Sundays 12-5 from now until December 23. Address is 5141 O Street (formerly Pier 1 Imports).
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