Art Auction to Benefit Green Light New Orleans
Zoe Ciantra, Cameron Deering, Austin Gericke, Edie Hodges, Angelica Kenworthy, Mariel Rolwing-Montes, Karli Wachtel, Tess Wagman, Madeleine Yi, and others
Curated by Cameron Deering and Madeleine Yi
June 15th, 2012

Auction & Reception: June 15 2012, 6-8 pm

308at156 Project Artspace is pleased to be hosting a very special benefit auction, organized by the Packer Collegiate Institute Art Club and curated by Madeleine Yi and Cameron Deering. This exhibit will showcase a selection of work in a variety of media by the Packer Community in order to raise funds for the Green Light New Orleans initiative.  The auction aims to raise awareness about the need for energy efficient light bulbs, especially in economically devestated communities and also serves as a meaningful opportunity for the young and talented Packer students to exhibit their work in a professional gallery setting.  These unique works will be sold by raffle and every piece exhibited will be for sale. All participating artists are between the ages of 15 and 18.

Green Light New Orleans invests energy in people by assisting New Orleans residents in-person, one household at a time.  Volunteers install free energy efficient light bulbs to demonstrate that a mass movement of individual actions creates a significant impact on our environment and community.  This organization connects New Orleans residents to relevant, local opportunities and encourage individual actions so that everyone can benefit from a vibrant, resilient and sustainable community.

308at156 Project Artspace serves as a unique creative platform for new and emerging artists, selected by seasoned guest curators.  This new inter-disciplinary space is located in the Presbyterian Building, a French Gothic chateaux-inspired office building on lower Fifth Avenue. In this architectural jewel with its diverse history, the organization programs events and exhibitions in which young artists and curators have the opportunity to meet, engage and promote new collaborative projects.  Our following exhibition, a solo show of paintings by Aaron Zulpo, will open July 19, 2012.

For more information or press inquiries, please contact: Jeremy Young at (212) 271-0664.