Art with Heart Event !
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Art with Heart
What happens when you combine Marietta’s leaders, local artists, homeless children and a good helping of plain old generosity? You get the First Annual Art with Heart Fundraiser. This year's proceeds will support the OFH Kids program that supports homeless children in Cobb County Schools.
Brenda Bryant of Paint the Town Marietta and Sue Webb, business developer with The Cobb Chamber created this unique event. It grew out of Brenda’s desire to become involved in the community and use her business to support local causes. "I had a vision for being able to use this business to bring people together through a shared evening of expression with painting and being able to give back”
That's how it began, and then the idea caught on quickly as some of Marietta finest were contacted and asked to participate. OFH Our Fathers Hands, a local non-profit serving the homeless was chosen to be the benefactor of the event. Brenda and Sue both know Linda Lipp the Executive Director of Our Fathers Hands and have seen the work they do.
Linda has been working with people in need for over 7 years now. “I started out with a calling to provide clothing to foster children and disadvantaged families. The ministry became a non-profit in 2009 with a focus on the homeless”. Linda’s work in the community was recognized and she was awarded the Citizen of the Year award for West Cobb in 2010.
Brenda hopes this one-night event will be a lot of fun and wants to raise the $10,000 needed to fund the children’s programs. Each of the celebrity artists will have their paintings auctioned at the end of the evening along with art that has been donated by local artists. Brenda and Sue have been able to secure 15 of Marietta’s top leaders of the community to do live painting, a jazz band, food and beverages and even a flash mob to add spice to the night. The fun starts at 7pm on Friday night February 3rd at Paint the Town Marietta on the Square.
"We still need more donated art pieces and of course people to come out and give generously to support the cause. "I am calling everybody I know," Brenda said. "I tell them it's really not about the art, the fun or even the celebrities, it's about the kids and donors can be confident that they really are making a difference.
Brenda added, It's a matter of giving back and letting people know about the work that is being done in this community to help those in need. I want to be a role model." Both Brenda and Sue are examples of what "community" means. They are very dedicated and have developed a vehicle in which many artists, local businesses and individuals can participate in life-changing services for homeless men, women and children.
Linda Lipp at Our Fathers Hands wants everyone who participates to enjoy the feeling of well-being that comes from giving more than what they think they can, have a positive impact on children's lives, and come and have fun. “To delight in the joy of giving."
For more information on who is painting and more please visit 360Cobb.com and look for the events page.
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