Hopes and Dreams Opening
The opening reception for the “Hopes and Dreams” exhibit is this Friday, February 6th, 2009 5:30-8:00 pm at the Fifth Avenue Art Gallery in Melbourne, Florida. I won’t be at the opening, unfortunately, but I hope it will be a big success for the women of Genesis House.
hope, hold me, encaustic on birch, 6×6 inches
A portion of sales of the original artwork and 100% of the sales of the artists handmade books go to the support of Genesis House.
my book of hopes and dreams
More than 11,000 women and children have been housed over the years by Genesis House, Inc. here in Melbourne. Many women come from abusive relationships or have become homeless due to unemployment. Genesis House is committed to providing a safe, supportive, caring environment. Education, self-discipline, self-reliance, and independence from the welfare system are earnestly promoted. Counseling, personal improvement classes and appropriate health care are obtained for all residents. Classes in childbirth and parenting are provided as needed.
The Fifth Avenue Art Gallery, the premier member gallery in Brevard County, was established in 1975. It is artist owned and operated. The gallery is located in the historic Olde Eau Gallie Riverfront area of Melbourne, across the street from the Brevard Museum of Art.
Fifth Avenue Art Gallery
1470 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, Fl 32935
321-259-8261
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Best of luck, Bridgette! Sounds like an awesome event.
I send my good wishes, too.
For the Love of Bees and Genesis House - two very worthwhile causes - generosity breeds generosity, i.e., you!
Congrats! How exciting and for such a great cause too! I love the piece shown. (PS - I was jst visditing your blog when you emailed me - talk about being on the same wavelength!)
Another beautiful piece. Looks like fabric collaged in. . . intriguing. And this is a lovely charitable event for a good cause.
Hope it goes really well! Your book looks so inviting. I want to pull the string and get inside.
I love what you have done here. That bird is just IT for me !!!
I really like your work and am glad I found you by accident..your URL is similar to mine...Orly