Project Art Aid http://www.projectartaid.org/blog Local Artists Making a Difference Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:57:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Project Art Aid Charlotte! http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?p=1743 http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?p=1743#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 01:36:21 +0000 admin http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?p=1743 Project Art Aid is a community based organization, and operates entirely through the contributions of participating artists and volunteers.

Project Art Aid’s vision is one of artists working in solidarity to address the needs of local and global communities. The organization has a strong belief in the power of creativity and in harnessing their collective works [...]]]> Project Art Aid is a community based organization, and operates entirely through the contributions of participating artists and volunteers.

Project Art Aid’s vision is one of artists working in solidarity to address the needs of local and global communities. The organization has a strong belief in the power of creativity and in harnessing their collective works to serve humanity. Through art, we express, and through that expression, we manifest positive change in the world.

Project Art Aid works in partnership with local and global charities in fundraising, and with local arts organizations in the pursuit of artistic endeavors.

]]> http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1743 0 Congratulations and Thanks! http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?p=1682 http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?p=1682#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 02:00:44 +0000 admin http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?p=1682 Congratulations and thanks to our participating for helping us raise over $15,000 for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Campaign!  Our June 17th exhibition and auction was a tremendous success, with over 300 people in attendance.

For additional photos check out our Facebook page.  The photos below were taken by Trip Bye, Karen [...]]]> Congratulations and thanks to our participating for helping us raise over $15,000 for the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Campaign!  Our June 17th exhibition and auction was a tremendous success, with over 300 people in attendance.

For additional photos check out our Facebook page.  The photos below were taken by Trip Bye, Karen Cohen and David Gardner.

The event was covered in a segment of  ”The Gabi Show”

Art Aid Goes Pink - by Trip Bye Ben Weiner with wife, Rosalia Torres Weiner by Karen Cohen John and Jewel Ham (artist) by Karen Cohen Maydel and Libelula Baldriche by Karen Cohen Mr. Carlos Flores-Vizcarra, Counsel General of Mexico in the Carolinas and Rosalia Torres-Weiner PHOTO by David Gardner Rosalia Torres Weiner and Marsha Lampert by Karen Cohen ]]> http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1682 0 One-Heart Mosaic Unveiling! http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?p=1760 http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?p=1760#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:45:58 +0000 admin http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?p=1760 The “One-Heart” Mosaic was unveiled in it’s permanent location in the lobby of the Presbyterian Cancer Center on Thursday, February 9th.  Over 50 artists and supporters were on hand to celebrate the installation.  A plaque displaying the names of all of the contributing artists indicating their position in the mosaic was prominently displayed.  Cancer patients [...]]]> The “One-Heart” Mosaic was unveiled in it’s permanent location in the lobby of the Presbyterian Cancer Center on Thursday, February 9th.  Over 50 artists and supporters were on hand to celebrate the installation.  A plaque displaying the names of all of the contributing artists indicating their position in the mosaic was prominently displayed.  Cancer patients from the Buddy Kemp Center created Valentine’s as tokens of appreciation for the artists.  The event was covered by Chanel 14 News, the full story can be seen at this link: One-Heart Mosaic Unveiling.  Our sincere thanks to Kay Saville and the staff at the Presbyterian Cancer Center who did a wonderful job of hosting the event.

Photos of the unveiling are courtesy of Meredith Jones Photography.  Many thanks to Meredith for covering the event – and capturing such wonderful photos!

Unveiling the One-Heart mosaic - photo by Meredith Jones. Unveiling the One-Heart mosaic - photo by Meredith Jones. Artists and organizers - photo by Meredith Jones. Connecting with the One-Heart mosaic - photo by Meredith Jones. Participating Artist Leigh Williams - photo by Meredith Jones. Admiring the mosaic - photo by Meredith Jones. Admiring the One-Heart mosaic - photo by Meredith Jones. Admiring the One-Heart mosaic - photo by Meredith Jones. The plaque honoring the participating artists - photo by Meredith Jones. ]]> http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1760 0 Ruby’s Gift to Host Second Exhibition and Reception http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?p=1705 http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?p=1705#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:49:56 +0000 admin http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?p=1705 We are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with Ruby’s Gift to host a second exhibition of the 12×12′s that were not sold during our June 16th auction.  60 of the 12×12′s are being exhibited in the NoDa location at 3204 North Davidson Ave., and 40 12×12′s and the “One Heart” mosaic are being exhibited [...]]]> We are thrilled to announce that we have partnered with Ruby’s Gift to host a second exhibition of the 12×12′s that were not sold during our June 16th auction.  60 of the 12×12′s are being exhibited in the NoDa location at 3204 North Davidson Ave., and 40 12×12′s and the “One Heart” mosaic are being exhibited at the Myers Park location at 2910 Selwyn Avenue.  As with the June Exhibition and Auction, all proceeds from any sale of “Project Art Aid Goes Pink” artwork will go directly to the American Cancer Society to benefit their “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” campaign.  The artwork in the NoDa location will be offered at $50, artwork at the Selwyn store will be offered at $100.  The exhibits will run through October in support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Many thanks to Ruby’s Gift for helping us bring this opportunity to life.

Ruby’s Gift will also host an evening of music, food, wine & Project Art Aid Goes Pink art to benefit the American Cancer Society – Saturday, October 22 from 6-9pm at Ruby’s Gift on Selwyn, 2910 Selwyn Ave., Charlotte, NC (map).  Come out, have a great time, and meet your fellow Project Art Aid artists! This event is free and we are so grateful to Patricia Snow at Ruby’s Gift for putting everything together.  See the write-up in Creative Loafing!

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]]> http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1580 0 The 12×12′s http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?p=1550 http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?p=1550#comments Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:48:41 +0000 admin http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?p=1550
 

Working with the American Cancer Society, Project Art Aid is sponsoring an exhibition of original artwork from local artists to be auctioned with full proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Event in Charlotte. This exhibition will feature a collaborative mosaic of 100 contributing artists, and a collection of over 200 individual works. The exhibition will take place on Friday June 17th at the Wachovia Atrium from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and will feature food and beverages.

Over 150 artists from the Charlotte area have contributed artworks to the exhibition. All artworks measure 12”x12” and are are painted “predominantly pink” in support of the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Event in Charlotte. All works are signed by the artists on the back, but will be exhibited anonymously. Only at the time of purchase will the artist’s name be revealed to the buyer. Bidding on all works will start at $50.

The event will also include the unveiling of a mosaic made of 100 6”x6” canvases that when assembled comprise a heart shape. The project worked with the McColl Center for Visual Arts and Affiliate Artist Felicia van Bork, to sponsor a workshop for cancer survivors to contribute canvases to the mosaic.  If you are interested in more information, please contact us at info@projectartaid.org.

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Project Art Aid Goes Pink – Celebrate With Us!

Tickets are on sale now for our premiere exhibition on June 17th at the Wells Fargo Atrium at 301 South Tryon in Charlotte.  The event will begin at 6:00 pm and will feature a silent auction of over 150 original works of art.  We will [...]]]>  

Project Art Aid Goes Pink – Celebrate With Us!

Tickets are on sale now for our premiere exhibition on June 17th at the Wells Fargo Atrium at 301 South Tryon in Charlotte.  The event will begin at 6:00 pm and will feature a silent auction of over 150 original works of art.  We will also unveil the “One-Heart” mosaic and formally present it to the American Cancer Society.  Come meet our artists and organizers, celebrate with the cancer survivors, and enjoy an evening of fine art, good food, and great company!

Questions or comments? Contact us via our Facebook page or contact Rosalia Weiner at rosalia@projectartaid.org.

 

]]> http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=666 0 Interested in Joining? http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?p=819 http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?p=819#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:33:56 +0000 admin http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?p=819 We’re sorry but we are no longer accepting entries for our current campaign.  If you are interested in registering for future events, please fill out our artist registration form, and we will notify you of upcoming opportunities with Project Art Aid.   We promise to keep your information private and for the exclusive use of [...]]]> We’re sorry but we are no longer accepting entries for our current campaign.  If you are interested in registering for future events, please fill out our artist registration form, and we will notify you of upcoming opportunities with Project Art Aid.   We promise to keep your information private and for the exclusive use of Project Art Aid.  We never sell, share or otherwise expose our members personal information.

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]]> http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=819 0 Shain Gallery Exhibit – Friday June 4th http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?p=456 http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?p=456#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 02:54:59 +0000 admin http://www.projectartaid.org/blog/?p=456 The exhibit at the Shain Gallery was a smash success!  Thanks to everyone who came out in support of the exhibit.  The reception was well represented by Project Art Aid contributing artists.  In all we exhibited 98 works and collected close to $1000 in donations.  Jason Gudzanas of the Red Cross Carolinas chapter attended, and [...]]]> The exhibit at the Shain Gallery was a smash success!  Thanks to everyone who came out in support of the exhibit.  The reception was well represented by Project Art Aid contributing artists.  In all we exhibited 98 works and collected close to $1000 in donations.  Jason Gudzanas of the Red Cross Carolinas chapter attended, and updated everyone on the Red Cross efforts in Haiti and Chile.  We also were visited by the cast of “Real Women Have Curves,” including Director Adyana De La Torre, who shared her enthusiasm about the upcoming production.  Project Art Aid will be collaborating with CAST on the set design for the production.  A special thanks to Gabrielle Shain of the Shain Gallery and her talented and gracious staff, who made this event possible,  It was a wonderful night – check out the pictures! Shain_Show_1 Art Aid Project - Shain Gallery-2224 Art Aid Project - Shain Gallery-2229 Art Aid Project - Shain Gallery-2231 Art Aid Project - Shain Gallery-2246 Art Aid Project - Shain Gallery-2248 Art Aid Project - Shain Gallery-2250 Art Aid Project - Shain Gallery-2267 Art Aid Project - Shain Gallery-2272 Art Aid Project - Shain Gallery-2281 Art Aid Project - Shain Gallery-2283 Art Aid Project - Shain Gallery-2285 Art Aid Project - Shain Gallery-2286 Art Aid Project - Shain Gallery-2323 Art Aid Project - Shain Gallery-2338 Art Aid Project - Shain Gallery-2343 Art Aid Project - Shain Gallery-2390 Rosalia, Ben, Anna and Rogelio toast the exhibit!

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