Come out of your winter hibernation and help the children at the Children’s Relief Nursery in downtown St. John’s by doing what you enjoy most - making art. Children’s Relief Nursery -  http://www.crn4kids.org - provides child-abuse prevention and family support services at no cost to high-risk families in the North community.  Children’s Relief Nursery is having their Annual Portland Iron Chef Auction in 3 weeks and they have asked me to gather some artists willing to provide 2 - 4 hours of time to create an “art experience” for 1-4 adults sometime between April 2009 and April 2010.
Supporters will be bidding on these “Artist-Experiences” to raise money for the educational programs at the Children’s Relief Nursery in St. John’s .  They will be interested in the high-quality of artistic endeavors of the OCAC community. 
As an Artist Volunteer you would:
*  Create an experience of art-making in your studio or perhaps out in the community that is 2-4 hours in length.  Consider teaming up with a fellow artist!
*  Specify the number of Patrons that you can accommodate; I am suggesting 1 - 4 Patrons, depending on your studio size.
*  Have a conversation with the patron purchasing your “experience” in order to customize the experience based on their level of experience or interest.  (The art patron will contact you)
*  Provide your time and instruction ( use of recycled materials encouraged) and work directly with the patron(s) to create an object of art.
*  Enjoy the experience of introducing your love of creativity and art-making to a future-patron. (Don’t be surprised if they purchase your art once they see it!)  This is a marketing opportunity for YOU also.
*  Your artistic experience is valid for 1 year and and scheduled at a time that is mutually convenient for both artist and patron.
* Add this teaching experience to your resume!
* Provide Artist Statement and Bio and an image of your work to Children’s Relief Nursery, along with a brief description of your art experience: 

Children’s Relief Nursery will:
* Market your experience at their 2009 Iron Chef Auction, considered one of the most creative charity events in the country. 
*  Provide a materials budget of $10.00/patron
*  Provide the artist with a tax deductible receipt that shows the # hours of donated time

Examples of OCAC artists who will be participating in this project:
Judilee Fitzhugh -  Screen Printing ( up to 4 patrons)  for 4 hours
Cyndi Strid -  Mixed Media Painting ( 2 patrons) for 4 hours

For More information or questions, please contact:
Cyndi Strid 503-285-7878
Cynthia Jones, Volunteer, Resource & Event Coordinator at Children’s Relief Nursery 503-595-4512

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!  PLEASE RESPOND BY MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2009