Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) is inviting all artists to participate in the “Off the Beaten Path” Art Competition to benefit the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter.
Winning submissions will be featured at the silent auction at HEAL’s signature fundraiser, the Sweet Charity Ball: “A Night of Hope, A Celebration of Survival.” The Sweet Charity Ball will be held October 1, 2011, to inaugurate Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Ball is a benefit for the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter in Ruidoso Downs.
Artwork submissions for “Off the Beaten Path” should portray hope for survivors of domestic violence. The focus should be optimistic, depicting themes such as hope, healing, love, promise and courage. Artwork can be any medium, color and no larger than 30”x24”.
The deadline for submissions is September 15, 2011. Please submit entries to Josie’s Framery at 2917 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso NM. The top ten entries will be profiled in the Sweet Charity Ball program and will be featured in a press release and on HEAL’s website. Those not selected for the auction will be displayed around Ruidoso to promote domestic violence awareness.
Anyone interested in participating in the art competition can pick up a donation form at Josie’s Framery or the Ruidoso Regional Council of Arts; or print one here:Off the Beaten Path Donation Form
For more information on the art competition, or to purchase tickets for the Sweet Charity Ball, please visit www.sweetcharityball.eventbee.com, or email Georgia at georgia.nest@hotmail.com