Call for artists (to donate)

This one goes out to artists in the central Virginia area...

Charlottesville's Art in Action (not to be confused with Virginia Artists in Action) is sponsoring an afternoon of art and advocacy on the campus of the University of Virginia here in Charlottesville. They are seeking donations of original art to be auctioned – proceeds will go to seven local charities. Here is their press release:

Charlottesville's Art in Action, An Afternoon of Art and Advocacy on the Lawn, will be held Sunday, April 5, 2009, from 1-4pm on the South Lawn at UVa. The purpose of the event is to celebrate and honor the efforts of Charlottesville organizations by using art to bring the University and Charlottesville communities together.

We are currently requesting donations of original art of any size or form that reflect the efforts of one of these seven organizations: Albemarle Housing Improvement Program, Alliance for Community Choice and Transportation, Charlottesville Community Scholarship Program, Charlottesville Emergency Food Bank, Community Bikes, Shelter for Help and Emergency, or the Music Resource Center. The art will be auctioned off to benefit the organization they represent.

Please submit a paragraph describing the thematic connection to one of these organizations by Friday, March 20, 2009, with a short description of your art piece(s), dimensions of the work(s), and any additional display requirements to Vinu Ilakkuvan at ivinu@virginia.edu.

The art pieces themselves can be turned into 36 East Lawn on the Wednesday prior to the event, April 1st, from 6:15pm to midnight.

The success of this event depends on art submissions, and we would greatly appreciate your contribution!