On February 6, 2020 we had the pleasure of organizing and presenting, Down with heART, our inaugural pop up art gallery.
It was a smashing success and the team at Our City Beautiful could not be more proud than we are. Thirteen artist came together to showcase their “self-portrait” themed artwork, to show the community that a diagnosis has no control over their imagination and creativity.
Art is an incredible form of therapy, and it is so amazing to lose OR find oneself during the creative process. We are thankful to have an inside look and that these artists allowed us to see how stunning they are.
It was a busy few months as packages arrived from all over the United States and Canada! Toronto, Tennessee, Texas and Florida are among the states that we received pieces from. Many of these artist also donated original works of art to a silent auction to further join us in raising funds for the HOLLAND fund. Thank you, artists!
In total there were 40+ visitors, 13 artists, 50 cannoli’s devoured and $1.053 donated between in person, Facebook and silent auction winnings. Those are amazing number for a first year event.
We would like to Thank our sponsors once again: Preservation Hall at Venue 1902 for hosting us in your beautiful, restored Grammar School house in Sanford. Kenneth Ray Linen Service for providing beautiful, fresh laundered linens for the tables. Chianti’s Pizza & Pasta for delicious desserts. Aida Oils for providing dinnerware, Gorgeous George’s and Sanford Flower Shop for providing gift certificates to the silent auction.
We are delighted to announce this event will carry on next year!
