SANDY's BUTTERFLY DESIGN ACCEPTED FOR "WINGS IN THE CITY"
Back in March artists submitted designs for a public art project called WINGS IN THE CITY. Wings, a BJC pediatric hospice and palliative care program, is sponsoring a citywide project showcasing over fifty decorated butterflies throughout our community next Spring to call attention to and raise funds for their Expressive Therapy Program.
Wings is a nonprofit organization that provides palliative and hospice care to children who have progressive or life-threatening illnesses, regardless of the family's ability to pay. It is the only program of its kind in our area to aid patients and families and help minimize the fear and maximize the joy during a difficult time as they deal with their health issues.
Forty-three artists were selected by jurors:
- Tricia Paik (Asst. Curator Modern and Contemporary Art, St. Louis Art Museum)
- Marilu Knode (Laumeier Sculpture Park)
- Eric Thoelke (TOKY)
- Duane Reed (Duane Reed Gallery)
- Sarah Colby (BJC Arts in Healing Program).
The schedule for their program is:
| 10-9-2010 | Wings in the City℠ Beautiful butterflies will be unveiled at this special event at Forest Park’s World’s Fair Pavilion. |
| 10-10-2010 | Wings in the City℠ Public Debut, World’s Fair Pavilion Everyone is invited for a sneak peek before the butterflies go into their cocoons to stay until Spring. |
| 12-4-2010 | Big Bear Brunch at the Ritz Carlton Presenting, Signature, and Friends of Wings sponsored butterflies will be displayed at this annual event for children and their families. |
| 3-2011 thru 5-2011 | Find these larger than life butterflies on display throughout St. Louis. |
| 5-2011 | The butterflies will be auctioned off to go to their final home. Join us and bid for one of your own! |
For more information on this organization, the Wings in the City event, and volunteer opportunities, visit:
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