February 5, 2008
Dear
Friend,
CALLING
ALL ARTISTS for BirdFest 2008! Over the past twelve
years, the proceeds from BirdFest have financed ten Habitat homes to low-income, hardworking
residents. Clearly, this benefits
our entire community. And it is
all because of YOU! As always, we need your art to help make BirdFest 2008 a
success!
WHAT
WE WOULD LOVE FROM YOU: All
mediums of art! From fibers to metals, pottery,
jewelry, photography, quilting, whatever, thereÕs a place for it at BirdFest!
WHEN
TO BRING YOUR DONATED ART: 10:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 17 through Saturday, April 19. Items received after this
date will not be eligible for an award, but will be included in the show. The 2008 BirdFest judges are Joe Cagle,
Belinda Tate and Mona Wu.
To
show our deep appreciation and respect for the art community Habitat has
arranged for local sponsors, and supporters of Habitat for Humanity to offer
the following monetary awards:
Best
of Show - NewBridge Bank
| $1,500
First
Prize Ð Garner Foods and Texas Pete
| $1,000
Honorable
Mention
| $500
Best
use of recycled materials
| $500
Most
creative concept Òfor the gardenÓ
| $500
Rebekkah
Randolph Fischer Memorial
| $250
Tony
Swider Memorial (Educator Award)
| $250
BirdFest
Committee Choice
| $250
Student
Best of Show
| $100
Now
onto the EVENT!
WHEN: Birdfest is May 1, 2 ,3 Ð tell everyone you know!
WHERE:
The
warehouse, Habitat for Humanity at 339 Witt Street, Winston-Salem.
THE BEST PARTY IN TOWN:
May 3 Ð 6:00-10:00 or whenever the auction is completed. Contributing artists will be able to purchase two
discounted tickets for $10.
(Regular price is $25 per ticket.) Silent Auction Artists will receive
one complimentary ticket, Live Auction Artists will receive two complimentary
tickets.
Just
so you know, the major components of BirdFest are:
- NEW HOURS The Buy Ôn Fly
Sale ÐThurs. from 12 Ð 7pm; Fri from 10am Ð 6pm; Sat. from 9am Ð 1pm
2. The Silent Auction - bids taken all three days. Concludes Saturday evening
3. The Juried Live Auction Ð 6:00pm with food and beverage on Saturday
We
want you to know that we receive your artwork with the utmost appreciation for
the time, creativity and effort that you have given to help make your community
a kinder place to live. LetÕs build more homes!
Click here to print the bio sheet, which must be filled out and included with each piece of art you submit. If you have any questions call 765-8854, ext. 106. We look forward to seeing you and the unique art you create
this year!
Sincerely,
Beth
Beth Boswell
Director of Development