The Art of Giving

HOPE International is a great local organization that ministers to the poor in over a dozen countries. Their mission is to help alleviate physical and spiritual poverty through microenterprise development.

I'm begun a wonderful relationship with HOPE and will partner with them in creating a Sacred Space in their office building, based on poverty and the hope that microloans bring to those in poverty. That project will be completed by fall, we're hoping (no pun intended).

HOPE International is seeking artists to participate in a benefit art auction that will raise money to provide microloans for hardworking entrepreneurs around the world who have been trapped in poverty. They are calling it, The Art of Giving. You can read more about it below, which I pulled from their website. I've talked with Kevin, the Director of Marketing, and they will accept art donated that doesn't exactly connect with the theme. So if you are a potter, for instance, please donate a piece of your work for the art auction, even though it may not tightly fit the theme. The are in need of quality art, they need you.

Call for Artists
Artwork needed for The Art of Giving benefit art auction, June 5th

Calling all artists! HOPE International is in need of your paintings and other 2D or 3D media representing the theme “Finding Dignity and Beauty in the Midst of Poverty.”

HOPE invites amateur and professional artists alike to donate their high-quality, original art pieces for a benefit art auction that will raise money to provide microloans for hardworking entrepreneurs around the world who have been trapped in poverty. Subject matter must be in accordance with the principles and mission of HOPE International. We hope to see internationally-themed pieces that reflect the spirit of those with whom we work or the places they reside. HOPE can share images from its extensive image library with artists seeking inspiration.

To allow HOPE to secure appropriate gallery space, interested artists should send a completed Artist Participation Form (.doc) - Artist Participation Form (.pdf) - to HOPE International by the first of May. All original artwork should be prepared for presentation and sale . HOPE apologizes that we are unable to incur the costs of returning unsold artwork.

Any unsold pieces can be picked up at HOPE's office or returned at the artists' expense. Artists will receive exposure on HOPE’s website and in promotional materials for The Art of Giving. Works will be auctioned online and at a one-day art exhibition to be held June 5 in Lancaster, PA. Submissions will be accepted through May 15. Participation forms and artwork can be submitted to HOPE International, 227 Granite Run Drive, Suite 250, Lancaster, PA 17601.
For more information, please email Lauren at lfischer@hopeinternational.org.or call 717.464.3220 x140.



Grace & peace ~ deAnn