3rd Annual Phoenix Art Show
3rd annual Phoenix Art Show and Sale Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 22, 2008
Nehemiah Ministries, Inc.
367 Union St.
Springfield, MA. 01105
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Shiloh Bradshaw, Director of Phoenix Arts Project 413-313-1323 (cell)
Nehemiah Ministries, Inc. To Host Third Annual Phoenix Arts Show
WHO: Nehemiah Ministries, Inc. and the Phoenix Arts Project, invite the public to the third annual Phoenix Art Show and Sale
WHAT: Emerging artists from Springfield’s homeless and low income population will showcase 100 new works of art. The show will feature among others, work from Leonor Rivera, Jessie Shamika-Serrano, Arthur Smith, Bernard Jones, Caren McKenzie, Migdalia Vazquez and Georgieanne Lazarus. Live music and poetry at 4:00 p.m will include a performance by Bizz Zoc 7, a member of the International Poetry Slam Championship Boston Team, and will be headlined by local gospel and neo-soul performer Soft Spoken Prophet. The one day show will also feature hand crafted goods from local crafters and the pulse café serving snacks, beverages and dinner. The show is free to the public. Crafters can reserve a table at the event for $15. For more info please call (413) 313-1323.
WHY: To present creative beauty and developing talent from Springfield’s diverse population, to build social bridges and enhance community among local residents, and to build further support for the project.
WHEN: Saturday, November 15, 2008 (2:00 – 8:30pm) – 3:00pm – ideal time for media presence
WHERE: Christ Church Cathedral, 35 Chestnut Street, Springfield MA
The Phoenix Arts Project is an artist collective emerging from Springfield’s marginalized population to give witness to new life being birthed in the midst of hardship. Guests and staff of the Loaves and Fishes soup kitchen have been gathering twice weekly for artistic expression and exploration with free supplies and instruction provided by Nehemiah Ministries, Inc, a local non-profit community development organization. In its 3rd year the project has catalyzed a critical mass of artists whose growing self-confidence, friendship, and artistic talent are giving a face and voice to a whole population of underprivileged brothers and sisters, and giving testimony to the redemptive possibilities for Springfield as a whole.
Please consider doing an article about the project! Sessions are Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 – 3:00pm, downstairs at Christ Church Cathedral. Contact us at 413-732-7778 about visiting a session in progress. Thank you.
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