As I write this blog posting, the orchestra is preparing for its Notable Art event this weekend. On Saturday, April 28, 2007, The Encore (the volunteer arm of the orchestra) will present an auction of painted instruments to benefit the orchestra. Old, unplayable, violins, a bass drum, and cymbals, have been transformed into works of art by local, regional, and international artists. No, they haven't painted pictures of violins on a canvas. The artists are actually painting on the instruments themselves. I must say--they are all quite amazing. But that's not why I am writing this.
What is really amazing about the event is that fifteen artists donated their time and talents to benefit another arts organization. We all know about "starving artists." It would be one thing to create a work of art free of charge for a public building, a school, or some other more public cause. However, to labor on an instrument so that another arts group would benefit is...Did I say it? Amazing!
Thank you to all of those artists, starving and otherwise, who helped us put this event together.
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