9.07.2012
Since it is the first Friday of the month, I thought it would be appropriate to feature an awesome program that benefits the Denver homeless population through art. The Denver Homeless Art Exhibit is an event sponsored by 5 local non-profit organizations. Homeless men, women, and children are given access to art supplies such as canvas, paints, and clay so that they can create unique works of art. These pieces are then shown at the First Friday Art Walk in Denver's Art District on Santa Fe. Attendees are then able to purchase the art pieces, and 100% of the profit goes back to the homeless artist so that they can financially support themselves and their families!
I am a firm believer that art and music can change the world. If you're going to be in the Denver area tonight, consider stopping by to look at some truly amazing art!
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I have never heard of this program before, but after looking at the video and reading the blog post, it seems like a really great idea. It is so sad when beautiful talents are suppressed, but this program gives these people a chance to change their lives or simply get a creative release. And I think its wonderful that the artists receive 100 percent of the money they make from selling their pieces.
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