Haitian art auction to support adult literacy programs in Haiti
By the time the evening of April 27 rolls around spring will have surely come to the Wellington County area in full force. Organizers of the Partners With Purpose (PWP) 5th annual Silent Auction for Haiti are hoping spring fever will bring people out to support their cause.
The event will feature rare handcrafted Haitian artisan pieces available through silent auction or direct sale, with each item selected by PWP board members who had the items shipped to Canada, allowing the initial purchases of the art objects to benefit the livelihoods of talented Haitian artists living in Haiti.
The range of available items includes hand cut pieces of fe foje (metal) art, inspired oil paintings and superb obeechi wood bowls.
The event is presented by PWP, a local organization dedicated to bettering lives in Haiti through long-term development work. All proceeds will go directly to adult literacy programs and micro-loan initiatives in northern Haiti.
The event takes place April 27, on the third level of the Foundry Building of the Fergus Market, 195 St. David Street South.
The staggered silent auctions will roll out from 7pm to 9pm.
The evening will include wine and finger foods catered by Bentley House Fine Teas of Fergus.
For more details visit www.partnerwithpurpose.com or like the Partners With Purpose Facebook page.
