Art Auction to Benefit Library After School Program

Published on August 31 2018 3:21 pm
Last Updated on August 31 2018 3:21 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

A silent art auction to benefit Effingham Public Library’s R.I.S.E. After School Program will be held at Joe Sipper’s Café from Monday, September 17 to Saturday, September 22.

“Fundraising for the Future” highlights 12 paintings that were donated by Stang ARTs Instructors and students.

The After School Program R.I.S.E. (Read. Innovate. Serve. Engage) will begin September 4.

A free after school program available to middle school students in the Effingham area, R.I.S.E. will provide enrichment and study time in a safe, welcoming environment.

“The library is beginning this program without additional funding so we are excited to see that the community has stepped up to help us get started,” Amanda McKay, Director of Effingham Public Library said.

Work in this silent auction includes:

Gold Dust by Haylie Bear

Where I Want to Be by Haley & Megan Meyer

Light Through the Rain by Dannielle Harden

Moonlit Pond by Amanda Durbin

Playing the Blues by Haley & Megan Meyer

Blue and Gold Steerman by Casey Deters

Blue Pitcher by Belle Watkins

Sunflower in Bronze by Haley & Megan Meyer

A Touch of Fall by Kayden Watkins

Blue Textured Flower by Dannielle Harden

Sunny Day by Amanda Durbin