The Art of Connection

Shannon LeClair
Times Reporter

 

Have you been looking for a new piece of art to adorn your walls or shelf? The second annual art auction fundraiser The Art of Connection, hosted by the Hope Bridges Society is being held at the Strathmore Golf Clubhouse on April 25 at 3:30 p.m.
“We have all sorts of art coming, photography art, mixed media, knitting, crocheting, up-cycling, music, pencil, acrylic, wood, ceramic, clay and native art and more,” said Coordinator Wanda Reinholdt.
Artists, artisans and businesses from Strathmore, Wheatland County and other nearby communities like Calgary and Airdrie. There will be both professional and community art on display for the afternoon, including work from some of the Hope Bridges programs attendees and their facilitators.
“Our goal is $10,000 and there will be a live auction as well as silent auction,” said Reinholdt.
Hope Bridges enjoys promoting local art and this is one way to do so, and this is the only art auction in the area that they know of.
“Because we use art as a tool for us, it just was a natural fundraiser for us,” said Reinholdt.
“We need the support of the community and we need to raise funds, that’s part of being a non-profit. This is a fun, classy way to do that.”
Last year Hope Bridges brought in over $7,000 once all the expenses were paid, and they feel that the goal of $10,000 for this year is attainable. Anyone with an item they want to donate can also call the Hope Bridges Studio.
Anyone who donates will be allowed into the auction for free, and will receive a tax receipt. Funds raised from the event will go towards programming and operational costs. There will also be wine and cheese served to the attendees. Tickets are $20 per person and are available at the door or can be reserved by calling 403-983-3640.
The Annual General Meeting for Hope Bridges Society is coming up on April 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the studio, 104 3rd Ave. Hope Bridges is a charitable organization