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REIMAGINE Project makes its annual return

This fundraiser from Arts Connect sees the artwork of dozens of students reimagined into unique pieces by local artists.

A painting of a child standing in front of a brick wall with wings featuring the reflection of the land below.

“Campbell’s Flying Girl” by Damon Farmer | Photo courtesy of Arts Connect

| Photo courtesy of Arts Connect

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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.

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