In August, it may be hard to think about fall being around the corner. But you can look forward to it by marking your calendars now for Sunday, September 7th for the 5th-annual furnarture event!
Furnarture, a benefit auction that supports the Studio at Living Opportunities, is the signature event that has local and regional artists transforming recycled furniture and other treasures into functional and beautiful objects of art. Included will be a wide selection of inventive paintings and artwork created by the artists of the Studio at Living Opportunities. Artwork will be included in both silent and oral auction portions of the afternoon. You can get a sneak preview of some of the items at both Terra Firma Home in Medford (309 E Main St), and The Studio at Living Opportunities (32 S Central Ave) starting on August 21.
This year’s event will include transformed furniture, wall-ready photography, outdoor décor and furnishings, wearable art and textiles, original paintings and much more.
The Studio at Living Opportunities’ mission is unique in our community for its strong emphasis on self -expression, inclusion and integration. Particularly, this event allows the artists and community members to support each other and the arts.
Proceeds from this event will provide resources, workshops, scholarships and income for artists with a wide range of disabilities. Through this program, the Studio’s artists can discover their individual potential to flourish through the creative process.
Join us at Bigham Knoll in Jacksonville and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of art, hors d’oeuvres, wine and live music. Tickets are $35 each, or Sponsorship tables for 8 are $450. For more information, contact: Baylee LaVoie at 541-772-1503 or online at www.livingopps.org.