Tonight was the kick-off for the 2010 "Chair Affair" to benefit Community Warehouse of Portland. Last year we posted the wonderful contributions of some of our member artists to this worthy cause. This year some of our artists are participating again. So far, Eddy Shuldman, Robin Esterkin, and Esther Liberman are planning to create works of art for the fundraising auction.
Generally, each artist chooses a used chair and re-makes it into something cool and artistic. Then the chairs are sold at a gala auction, with all proceeds going to Portland Community Warehouse, a wonderful organization which provides household items to needy families. The Chair Affair generates a significant chunk of their annual operating expenses.
This year, artists are being asked to "think outside the chair," and expand to other household items as well, such as tables, mirrors, magazine racks, etc. The kickoff was fun, with lots of artists and supporters present at the new location of the Community Warehouse on NE MLK.
The actual auction is scheduled for April 8, 2010. We'll keep you posted on the progress of our ORA members and their chairs, etc. Meanwhile, check out the amazing creations from previous years' Chair Affairs at the Community Warehouse website, and think about what household items you might be ready to donate to this worthy organization.
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I am both excited and worried.....
as is typical of me, I picked out a table top....yup, just the top. No w I have to figure out out to make a pedestal in addition to a design for the top.
Last night's gathering was tremendous. A warehouse filled with artists. How cool is that?
Comunity Warehouse is one of my favorite organizations. This capable organization initiated and run by Roz Babener and her professional and volunteer staff offers people a fresh start, free furniture and household items. In this day and age there are so many in need. I echo Esther's plea. If you have beds, couches, chairs, tables , linens, towels or dishes, please help out! Items are leaving the warehouse as quickly as they come in!
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