Friday, May 13, 2011

Curating for a Cure



Curating for a Cause and Glenda Fu present “Curating for a Cure”
Exhibition and Art Auction Event to Benefit
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Friday, May 13, 2011 8 pm – 12 am (TONIGHT)

...Lamont Bishop Gallery
1314 9th St. NW
Washington DC, 20001

The show is co-curated by Curating for a Cause’s Jackie Cantwell & Allison Byers. This exhibition is one night only, and artworks will be sold by live and silent auction on the night of the event. A significant portion of the proceeds from sold works, as well as proceeds from the suggested door donation of $10, will go directly to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.


LIVE AUCTION BEGINS AT 9:30!!


Featured Artists:

Adam Lister, Bat Favitsou Boulandi, Bobby Coleman, Brandon Hill, Chris Ulrich, Craig Hill, Dafna Steinberg, Diana Adams, Joan Belmar, Joel D'Orazio, Marcelo Novo, Mindy Hirt, Stephanie Rivers, Steven Pearson & Mike Cantwell

About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS is the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services. An estimated 957,902 Americans are currently living with blood cancers. Every 10 minutes, someone dies from blood cancers - an estimated 54,020 deaths are expected this year. LLS made 4.7 million contacts with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals throughout its history. With the help of major fundraising campaigns, including Team In Training, the world's largest endurance sports training program, and Light The Night Walk, LLS has awarded more than $750 million in research funding since the first funding in 1954.

About Curating For A Cause

Curating for a Cause creates and executes art oriented fundraising events, primarily in the form of art exhibitions and auctions, for non-profit organizations. In all cases, a significant portion of the proceeds go directly to the featured organization. Not only do our events benefit the organization monetarily, they also serve as a forum to increase awareness of the non-profit and their mission, and to promote artistic talent by providing a professional exhibition and installation opportunity.

Above all, Curating for a Cause strives to unite non-profit organizations, artists, and audiences through worthy causes and quality art.

About Lamont Bishop Gallery

Founded in 2011, Lamont Bishop Gallery aims to shape the next era of the arts by uniting the nation’s emerging contemporary artists with budding collectors. LBG provides the vibrant DC community with a myriad of opportunities to forge the future of the arts through art creation, exhibition and collection.

Named after Lamont Bishop, counselor, mentor and teacher at the Institute for Student Achievement, the gallery embodies Mr. Bishop’s legacy. Mr. Bishop’s namesake gallery endeavors to nurture curiosity, expand inquisitive minds and give back to the community by exposing members to new and exciting artistic opportunities.Hosted by Curating For A Cause on behalf of Glenda Fu's Woman of the year campaign to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

$10 Suggested Donations at the door

LIVE/SILENT AUCTIONS

CASH BAR

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