U.S. and World Newswire
:
NonProfit and Charities
News
Chicago Artists 'Get Inspired' to Help the Homeless - Non-profit Organization Showcases Local Artists Work to Benefit the Homeless
Published: Thu, 27 Jan 2005, 17:57:00 EDT
CHICAGO, IL /Send2Press Newswire/ -- Inspiration Corporation is hosting its 12th Annual Inspired Art Auction on Friday, March 18th from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM in the Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington. Please list this event in your event calendar or plan to attend to cover the event.
This year's event will feature more than 100 pieces of juried artwork donated by leading Chicago-area artists. A silent auction will run throughout the evening and a live auction will begin at 8:00 PM. WXRT's Terri Hemmert will be the auctioneer.
The auction will include paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, and mixed media featuring Chicago's most talented. Live jazz music, as well as cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will enhance the beautiful atmosphere of the Preston Bradley Hall.
Tickets for the 12th Annual Inspired Art Auction cost $85.00 in advance and $95.00 at the door with all proceeds benefiting Inspiration Corporation. Tickets may be purchased by visiting www.inspirationcorp.org or by contacting Angela Brown at 773-878-0981 x221.
Inspiration Corporation is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting Chicago-area individuals, youth, and families improve their lives through the provision of social services, housing, and employment training in an atmosphere of dignity and respect.
"Helping people is what it is all about! I am happy that I can support an organization like Inspiration Corporation who has helped so many in need." - Marc Hauser, Photographer
About Inspiration Corporation
Founded in 1989 by an ex-Chicago police officer named Lisa Nigro, Inspiration Corporation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and United Way member agency that currently encompasses two agencies: Inspiration Cafe (IC), located in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood, and The Living Room Cafe (LRC) in the Woodlawn community on the south side of Chicago. Both agencies serve meals in a restaurant-style setting, as well as providing other social services, housing, and employment training designed to help individuals on their journey toward self-sufficiency.
Inspiration Corporation employs a concept of therapeutic community, where the community of people in common effort is the healing agent for the individual. This unique milieu is what makes Inspiration a safe, supportive and motivational environment unlike any other in Chicago.
More information: http://www.inspirationcorp.org
and: http://www.inspirationcorp.org/events_art_auction.html
Neotrope/Send2Press (and Send2Press.com) is proud to be a supporting sponsor of this event.
NEWS SOURCE: Inspiration Corporation
Send2Press® is the originating wire service for this story.
» Read More NonProfit and Charities News
» Other Send2Press Industry News by Category
More Information and Media Contact:
For questions about this story, contact the news source:
»
Click Here for Contact Information
THE CONTENT OF THE ABOVE NEWS STORY WAS PROVIDED BY THE NEWS SOURCE WHO IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS ACCURACY. FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS STORY CONTACT THE NEWS SOURCE AND NOT SEND2PRESS (THIS WEBSITE).
O T H E R R E S O U R C E S
T E R M S O F U S E
This article is Copr. © 1983-2008 Neotrope / Send2Press. Reproduction of this news article version requires written authorization. You may freely link to this article. Journalists (see the section "Journalist Resources" above) may use orig. news release as the basis for an article.
News Websites may republish the "news release" text version linked to above under "Journalist Resources" except must retain "Send2Press Newswire" as the source of this news if used verbatim. Websites which offer/sell PR or newswire services, or web promotion services, or "splogs" may NOT reprint our content in ANY form. Send2Press Newswire is a service mark of, and "Send2Press" is a registered trademark of, Neotrope. Creative Commons - Some Rights Reserved (3.0) - Attribution Required.
DISCLAIMER: the above article is believed accurate but not guaranteed, and is based on business news supplied by the source (Inspiration Corporation). The noted source is solely responsible for its accuracy. Financial/Stock news may contain forward looking statements. Neotrope/Send2Press makes no claims of accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Any opinions expressed by representatives of company(s) mentioned in news and profiles are solely those of the person indicated, and do not reflect any opinion or policy of Neotrope or Send2Press. Your use of any information contained herein is done solely at your own risk, and you are fully responsible for using any information herein, or on sites mentioned or linked to in the article. All trademarks acknowledged.
REFERENCES: Chicago Artists 'Get Inspired' to Help the Homeless - Non-profit Organization Showcases Local Artists Work to Benefit the Homeless, Art, Auction, Fundraiser, homeless, chicago, illinois, Lisa Nigro, Inspiration Corporation, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, 12th Annual Inspired Art Auction, Jan 27, 2005.
VIEWED BY MEDIA (and public): 8656 times (5 today, 27 this week,
22 this month, 889 this year)
| Jazz Prodigy Eric Reed to Perform at Get a Life Childcare Foundation's First Annual 'Jazz to Support Life' Event |
| Nonprofit Executives Converge on Washington, DC to Address Workforce Crisis Facing the Sector |
| Senator George J. Mitchell to Receive 2008 Eisenhower Medal for Leadership and Service |
| Sister Schools, an Educational Non Profit, hosts nine Ugandan Children on Seattle Area School Tour |
| Air Charter Association of North America Adopts Safety and Quality Assurance Program |
| A Night of Inspiration: Summa Children's Foundation Honors USC Coach Pete Carroll for Anti-Gang Initiatives |
| 'Freedom Run' to Benefit 9/11 Responders - Motorcycle Rally and Festival at Liberty State Park |
| World Heavyweight Champion, Joe Hip, to Coach Indian Youth and Spar at Spooner, Wisconsin's Olympic Hopefuls Benefit |
| Educational Wildfire Resource Empowers Homeowners and Aids Firefighters |
| Prince of Peace Kids Sow for Second Harvest |
| Six Year-Old Indian Is Nastar National Ski Champion |
| Friends of Dogwood Fundraising Efforts - Atlanta Dogwood Festival |
| Columbia Tower Club Opens its Doors for 5th Annual Monte Carlo Casino Night and Charity Auction |
| International Group Launches Plan For Global Commons |
| Shopping Locally to Help Women Globally |
| 14th Annual Ely Winter Festival Feb 1-10 Features Snow Sculptures, Entertainment for the Whole Family |
| A Balanced Approach to Fire Protection Offers the Greatest Benefits |
| Local Rotary Club Puts 'Fun' Back in Fund Raising |
| 20th Year Anniversary of The Peninsula Golf Challenge Benefiting Local Nonprofit for At-Risk Youth |
| GRACE Founder, Natasha Martin, Goes Beyond Microfinance and Reviews Grant Proposals to Help Grassroots Community-Based NGOs in Africa Address HIV/AIDS Epidemic |
| The National Children's Oral Health Foundation and Previser Announce Initiative to Reduce Oral Disease Among Disadvantaged Populations |
| Study Shows $1.9 Billion in Economic Activity and 44,546 Jobs Are Generated Annually by the Nonprofit Arts and Culture Industry in Pennsylvania |
| Tehachapi Hospital Foundation Seeks Funds to Save Rural Critical Access Facility |
| For Your Eyes Only: Columbia Tower Club Opens Doors for Public to Attend 4th Annual Casino Night and Charity Auction |
| EliasFest: Voice of the Voiceless Music Festival to Raise Funds for Zimbabwean Youth |
» View All News Channels
» Press Release Services
» Send2Press Home Page
|
|
|
|
|
Subscribe in a reader
PLAIN TEXT FORMAT (UTF-8)
PDF FORMAT
