The Harlow invites Maine artists to participate in our upcoming Art-a-thon.
Artists are invited to create art together in celebration of art and community from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 30. Artists are welcome to create at the Harlow or at home and share their process. All mediums, shapes, and sizes welcome!
At the end of the day on Saturday, artists are invited to bring their artwork, whether in progress or finished, to casually display at an evening reception and celebration, which is open to the community at 5 p.m.
To participate, artists must raise $10 from 10 people for the Harlow ($100 total).
To sign up for this event or learn more, go to https://www.harlowgallery.org/post/art-a-thon-2022. Email Ellyn Snider at ellyn@harlowgallery.org with any questions or if you are interested in sponsoring a prize.
SAMPLE PLEDGE REQUEST
‘I am participating in the Harlow Gallery’s April Art-A-Thon! On Saturday, April 30th, I’ll spend the day creating art to raise funds for Hallowell’s beloved Harlow Gallery. All proceeds will help the Harlow plan and host events, classes, groups and workshops for the Central Maine artist community. You can sponsor me with a donation of $10 (or more)! After the Art-a-thon, The Harlow will host a community reception and celebration at 5p, where all the art created will be on display! I’d love for you to come and see what I created, then. Thank you for your support!’
KEY DATES + TIMES
April 16: Deadline to sign up to participate in the Art-a-thon.
April 30: Deadline for artists to donate participation fee ($100).
April 30: Artists create art from home or at the Harlow, followed by a reception open to the public
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