Next Monday, Sept. 16, the auction goes live for the 2024 REIMAGINE project — the unique fundraiser where local artists are chosen to “re-imagine” drawings submitted by local students.
Beginnings
REIMAGINE was started in 2014 by Lori Barnett, former executive director of Creative Alliance, and her daughter Grace. The now-shuttered arts nonprofit ran the campaign from 2014-2019.
In 2022, Arts Connect, an organization dedicated to arts awareness in the community, revived the project with the blessing and support of Barnett.
“We serendipitously bumped into each other at the Headley-Whitney Museum. I asked [Lori] if we could join forces and take it on. [REIMAGINE] is perfect for our spirit + mission,” said Kate Savage, Executive Director at Arts Connect.
How to see it
Stop by the Living Arts & Science Center next Friday, Sept. 20 to see the students’ drawings side-by-side with the re-imagined pieces.
By the numbers
- 40 pieces of art
- 10 different local grade schools
- 35 participating local artists
How it works
The art is available for purchase via an online auction — bidding will open Monday, Sept. 16 at 9 a.m. We’ll share the link as soon as it’s live.
The proceeds will be split three ways — with the artist, Arts Connect, and the student’s school to support the arts program + art supplies.
The auction will end at the closing reception held on Friday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m.
