Monday, February 22, 2010

Fundraising Opportunities for Kids

Fun & Fabulous Fundraising Opportunities for Kids.
Donate a Painting – make a difference.


Davis Studio has teamed up with two great organizations in our community, Vermont Children's Trust Fund, & The Humane Society of Chittenden County, and is offering a unique way for your children to participate in some fun and fabulous fundraisers. Each of the past two years we’ve been able to raise nearly $3,000 for the Humane Society. Last year, we also had several beautiful paintings auctioned off at the Coach Barn at Shelburne Farms, with proceeds going to the Vermont Children’s Trust Fund. The participants were very proud of their art work and we were so happy to be able to make a meaningful contribution. We encourage as many of you as possible to participate to make this another successful year of fundraising for both of these great organizations that do so much good in our community. The classes are coming up quickly so sign up right away.

REGISTER ONLINE NOW

Here is how it works:

1. Register on-line for one of the painting class sessions described below.
2. Your child will paint 2 paintings. You choose one to keep and one to donate.
3. Donated paintings are auctioned off and 100 % of the auction proceeds go to the specified organization.
4. You are welcome to bid on your child’s painting if you wish to do so.


Vermont Children’s Trust Fund (Benefit) (students ages 5 – 13)
Instructor: Teresa Davis
Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
March 16 & 232 week class
Cost $100

Create colorful acrylic Vermont inspired paintings on canvas and participate in a unique fundraising event in partnership with the Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation. VCTF raises money for statewide prevention programs for children and families to help give all kids a fair chance at success. The funds are granted to after school programs, preschool programs, literacy initiatives, parenting education, mentoring programs, substance abuse prevention programs, etc. Examples of grant recipients include, Tunbridge One Planet, Start with the Arts, and Prevent Child Abuse Vermont. The Art of Giving event will take place Thursday, May 6th, 6;30 – 9:30 at Shelburne Farms Coach Barn. Participating children’s paintings will be auctioned off at this event. All profits from the sale will go to support prevention programs statewide.

http://www.vtchildrenstrust.org/

Pet Portraits (Humane Society Benefit) (students ages 7 - 13)
Instructors: MC Baker & Diana Cilenti
Fridays, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Session 1: April 9, 16, 23
Session 2: May 7, 14, 21
3 week class
Cost: $125

Paint pet portraits and participate in a unique fundraising event in partnership with the Humane Society of Chittenden County. There will be an art auction at the Humane Society featuring original art painted by the children in this class. Students will paint 2 pet portraits in acrylic on large sized canvases. Select one painting to take home and the second painting will be donated for the on-line auction to be held in September. 100% of the auction proceeds will go to support the work done on behalf of the animals at the Humane Society. A reception for the artist’s will be held at the Humane Society (date to be announced).

http://www.chittendenhumane.org/

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Summer camps are online

Summer Camps are filling rapidly. Sign up early to make sure you get your ideal week. We would love for our returning students to be able to sign up prior to the summer camp fair and our camp advertising campaign, so don't delay. Register today!