Working on a piece for Mary Lou Zeek Gallery!
SO it is that time of the year again! Mary Lou Zeek Gallery "100 artists" Project time!
Much more needs to be done on this piece...
Well now- I should get moving... I am fighting off a nasty cold and should get myself in bed. I have some finishing work to do on this project tomorrow. Then it is onto the next project...and the next.
MORE photos to come.
Read more about this show:
Friends of Pimpollo
“Illiteracy and innumeracy are a greater threat to humanity than terrorism.”
- Amartya Sen, Nobel Prize-Winning Economist
Friends of Pimpollo, a non-profit educational organization, is dedicated to serving the needs of underprivileged youth and their families. This group believes in influencing change, beginning from the “inside-out.” Their work, of eradicating illiteracy and innumeracy, touches the lives of many throughout Southern Mexico and also locally around the Willamette Valley. Friends of Pimpollo’s focus is not only on providing necessary material goods, but they emphasize involvement, of sharing stories, working collaboratively on projects, laughing, and of coming to know one another’s lives. “We can walk with them and be a little part of their growth and education, and they will change their families, schools, and communities. They will change their lives,” stated Friends of Pimpollo’s President, John Kerr. “A pair of shoes, a computer, a school uniform, a hug and smiles of encouragement are among the things that Friends of Pimpollo is honored to provide these deserving and really cool kids and families.” Due to the positive nature of Friends of Pimpollo, most of the children involved have not only met their grade level expectations, but many are exceeding them. In the future, one of this non-profit’s goals is to assist adults who are participating in literacy classes to obtain microloans in order to help with future educational and life goals.
One-hundred artists are coming together, to work collaboratively in support of this thriving cause. The artwork donations of the participating artists will continue to help with scholarships, literacy classes, school attendance, student housing and one-on-one mentoring. We ask you to join in our support of this endeavor, sharing your time and artistic talent, to become a page in the stories of these people’s lives.
“Illiteracy and innumeracy are a greater threat to humanity than terrorism.”
- Amartya Sen, Nobel Prize-Winning Economist
Friends of Pimpollo, a non-profit educational organization, is dedicated to serving the needs of underprivileged youth and their families. This group believes in influencing change, beginning from the “inside-out.” Their work, of eradicating illiteracy and innumeracy, touches the lives of many throughout Southern Mexico and also locally around the Willamette Valley. Friends of Pimpollo’s focus is not only on providing necessary material goods, but they emphasize involvement, of sharing stories, working collaboratively on projects, laughing, and of coming to know one another’s lives. “We can walk with them and be a little part of their growth and education, and they will change their families, schools, and communities. They will change their lives,” stated Friends of Pimpollo’s President, John Kerr. “A pair of shoes, a computer, a school uniform, a hug and smiles of encouragement are among the things that Friends of Pimpollo is honored to provide these deserving and really cool kids and families.” Due to the positive nature of Friends of Pimpollo, most of the children involved have not only met their grade level expectations, but many are exceeding them. In the future, one of this non-profit’s goals is to assist adults who are participating in literacy classes to obtain microloans in order to help with future educational and life goals.
One-hundred artists are coming together, to work collaboratively in support of this thriving cause. The artwork donations of the participating artists will continue to help with scholarships, literacy classes, school attendance, student housing and one-on-one mentoring. We ask you to join in our support of this endeavor, sharing your time and artistic talent, to become a page in the stories of these people’s lives.
What a wonderful cause. The piece looks like you've made excellent progress in a short time. And your hair looks great too. Sheez... how do you do it, woman?!
Posted by: TC | January 04, 2009 at 01:11 PM