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Homeless Coalition Opening Doors for the Homeless Event
Sep 27, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2007 Lee County Homeless Coalition Media Contact: Janet Bartos, Coordinator, Lee County Homeless Coalition, 239-533-7930.On any given night in Lee County there are an estimated 2,000 persons without a place to call home. The Lee County Homeless Coalition was reorganized under the umbrella of the Lee County Department of Human Services in January, 2005. The Coalition consists of community-based and faith-based service providers, local businesses, persons who are currently experiencing or who have experienced homelessness, and other advocates committed to supporting the mission of the Coalition. While working to eradicate chronic homelessness, the Coalition stands ready to aid and educate those at serious risk of becoming homeless. EVENT: CALL FOR ARTISTS The Coalition is issuing a call for artists who might like to play an important part in a creative fundraising effort on behalf of the Homeless Coalition. PROJECT: Doors Without Homes Artists will be provided with 6 foot or 8 foot unfinished doors on which to create original artwork portraying the artist's vision of Opening Doors for the Homeless. The dynamic doors will be exhibited as a public art display at ArtFest Fort Myers in downtown Fort Myers on February 2 & 3, 2008. The doors will be sold by Silent Auction during ArtFest and all proceeds will benefit the Lee County Homeless Coalition.How To Participate : Submit your Artist Registration to Janet Bartos at the Department of Human Services between October 5 and November 5, 2007. There is a limited supply of doors and they will be distributed on a first-come, firstserved basis. Probably the easiest way to obtain a registration form is to print out the brochure from the Coalition's web site at http://www.leehomeless.org/Door%20ART.html. This page also has color examples of previous Door Art. The Coalition can also e-mail the brochure. Contact Janet Bartos at jbartos@leegov.com or 239-533-7948.FAQ's: Q. WHEN ARE THE DOORS AVAILABLE? A. Unfinished doors are available for artist pick-up beginning Friday October 5, 2007 at 2440 Thompson Street Q. WHO PAYS FOR THE ART SUPPLIES? A. To maximize the funds for the homeless, we ask that the artists furnish their own supplies. Q. WHAT DO I DO WHEN I FINISH THE DOOR? A. Apply a sealant to protect its beauty from the elements. Complete your Artist Statement so we can create display materials and press releases. Return door to Lee County Human Services by December 7, 2007.Q. WILL I GET THE DOOR BACK? A. Only if you are the winning bidder at the Silent Auction to be held at ArtFest Fort Myers, February 2 & 3, 2008 Q. WILL THERE BE PRIZES? A. We will give out tokens of our appreciation for your assistance in helping eradicate homelessness in Lee County. Q. OTHER SPIFFS FOR CREATING A DOOR? A. Artists will receive tickets for 2 to the ArtFest Fort Myers Preview Party and VIP areas at the art festival. Value $150. Q. WHAT IF I NEED MORE INFORMATION? A.. Contact Janet Bartos (239) 533-7948 or jbartos@leegov.com. |