Charity by Numbers
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Charity by Numbers is a collaborative art show which ran at the Corey Helford Gallery in Culver City, California, from February 10-17, 2007. Many, if not all, of the art was sold on eBay in mid-February, with all proceeds benefitting The Alliance for Children's Rights. The winning bid for Shepard Fairey's piece was $5,005.55.
Many popular artists participated in the show, including Dalek, Dave Kinsey, Eric Joyner, Gary Baseman, Jeff Soto, Mark Ryden, Ron English, Shag, and Tim Biskup.
Exhibition information from Juxtapoz:
Corey Helford Gallery announces an exceptional lineup of artists for CHARITY BY NUMBERS, an art auction on eBay to benefit The Alliance For Children’s Rights. The exhibition features today’s most collectible and sought after artists of the Underground Fine Art Movement who will transform classic hand-painted, vintage paint-by-numbers into modern masterpieces.
CHARITY BY NUMBERS opens on Saturday, February 10, 2007 with a gala event at Corey Helford Gallery, followed by a week long on-line auction. 100% of the proceeds will go to The Alliance For Children’s Rights. The private event is from 6 to 9pm, followed by a 10pm to midnight preview that will be open to the public. All members of the press are invited and should email to: rsvp@coreyhelfordgallery.com to attend.
The Alliance For Children’s Rights is the leading non-profit agency in Los Angeles County devoted solely to providing free legal services to children living in poverty, both in and out of the foster care system. The Alliance For Children’s Rights’ mission is to protect the rights and futures of abused and impoverished children throughout Los Angeles County, in hopes of creating a world in which all children are able to have a safe and permanent family, access to quality health care, a quality education, and all of the support and services they so rightfully deserve.
Exhibition Information
Opening Reception:
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Private Viewing: 6 to 9pm
Public Viewing: 10pm to midnight
On View: February 10-17, 2007
Online Auction Information
Begins: February 10, 2007
Ends: February 17 at midnight
Gallery Information
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
Director: Jan Corey Helford
310.287.2340
jch@coreyhelfordgallery.com
[edit] External Links
Corey Helford Gallery (click on "Past Shows" to view featured pieces from the show)
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