Art to Action talk, Haiti exhibit, silent auction

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Art to Action talk, Haiti exhibit, silent auction

June 24 — In conjunction with the gallery's current exhibit, The HeArt of Haiti, Columbia City Gallery and Strength Through Unity (L'Union Fait La Force) present Art to Action, an evening talk about how art can help Haiti. David Pierre-Louis, a Haitian Seattle resident and Strength through Unity founder, and the nonprofit director Farah Ebrahim will discuss Pierre-Louis' most recent trip to Haiti, the artwork in the gallery's current exhibit, and their organization Strength through Unity. They'll also show a film about Pierre-Louis' most recent trip to Haiti.

Proceeds from the HeArt for Haiti artwork sales benefit Haiti's sustainable redevelopment through Strength through Unity. The HeArt of Haiti, curated by Lani Lehman, will be on display until August 1, 2010. One painting, "Strength through Unity", will be sold via silent auction. We'll accept bids June 16 – 26 in person, over the phone or via email. The gallery will notify the highest bidder on Saturday, June 26 at 5 pm.

When: Art to Action Panel Discussion, Thursday, June 24, 7–8pm
Silent Auction: Strength through Unity painting bids accepted: June 16 – June 26, 2010
Exhibit the HeArt of Haiti: June 16 – August 1, 2010

Where: Columbia City Gallery
4864 Rainier Avenue South
columbiacitygallery.com
Read more about the David Pierre-Louis’s trip and Strength through Unity: strengththroughunity.org

Cost: Free and open to the public