I have too many beads and not enough necks. What’s a girl to do? Thought I’d try selling them (at reasonable prices) to both support my secret beading addiction and to raise money for a very interesting project sponsored by a local Art Museum in Hartford, CT.
Oh, sure. I could just write them a check once a year in the name of making a charitable contribution, but what fun would that be? Since I like to make things, I decided to throw caution to the wind and get online and boogie…trying to get the word out there that BeadyDeeDee exists, what I’m trying to accomplish and hopefully drum up a little support.
Anyway, a bit more about the museum program. The Wadsworth Atheneum provides an opportunity for young artists to explore the museum and to use the museum as a place to learn and work. The “Art Matters” program provides elementary school aged children (Grades K-5) with a guided museum tours and then the use of the workshop space for creating their own works of art, thereby sparking the candle of creative fire and encouraging the flame to grow.
I personally think this is a fantastic concept, especially for young artists who would otherwise not be able to access this kind of up-close-and- personal connection with famous and wondrous works of Art. Not to mention providing a supportive community to nurture the budding artists within.
And so this is why I have chosen to sell my work. I would like to raise $500 by year’s end to donate to the “Art Matters” program at the Wadsworth.
If you would like to help and want to check the BeadyDeeDee necklaces out, please visit: http://www.BeadyDeeDee.etsy.com and thank you so much!
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