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Works of Art

Inspired by the words of young poets, 37 Chicago artists have created and donated 40 original works of art.  Ranging from assemblage, to ceramics, to photography, to painting, to mosaic, these works will be displayed and auctioned this Thursday, October 1 at the Inspired Art Project.

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Buy your tickets now.  Every ticket, donation, and purchase will be matched dollar-for-dollar by an anonymous family foundation.  100% of the proceeds go to support after school programming in Chicago Public Schools.

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October 1, 2009  |  6pm – 9pm

South Halsted Gallery – 1825 S. Halsted

$30 in advance  |  $35 at the door

It’s official: Inspired Art has a home.

On October 1st
At South Halsted Gallery
6pm – 9pm

Pilsen’s South Halsted Gallery has partnered with America SCORES Chicago to host the first annual Inspired Art Project charity auction.

The mission of the South Halsted Gallery is to “exhibit visionary works of art and connect people with artists and their work.”  On October 1st, 2009, the halls of the South Halsted Gallery will reverberate with the words of Chicago’s youth distilled through the imagination of Chicago’s artists.

Visit www.sohachicago.com to check out the Gallery.

Come be a part of the first annual Inspired Art Project.

Their words are worth a thousand pictures

See the world through the eyes and words of the youth we serve.  Be inspired by their sentiments, their humor, and their insight.  Be a part of this unique project- an interplay between verse and vision, between young poets and local artists.

“When I’m upset about this world

I think of poetry

It becomes silently and blooms

It leaves silently and falls away

But for the moment I enjoy its beauty

And I am elated“

-poet-athlete from Johnson Elementary

We are now accepting registration for artists wishing to participate in Chicago’s first annual Inspired Art Project, a charity art show and auction featuring works by local artists, drawing inspiration from poems by students served by America SCORES Chicago. Check out the “The Project” tab for more information, or send Brian Bullington an email at bbullington@americascores.org.

Join us in drawing voices together.