At St Marks: Haitian Art Sale in Washington, DC: November 4,5,6
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Check out this sale of lovely folk art sale for a good cause.? It's just done A/3rd st SE.
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From: The Vassar Haiti Project <advancement@...> To: Antonia Herzog <antoniaherzog2004@...> Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 10:59:52 AM EDT Subject: Reminder: Haitian Art Sale in Washington, DC: November 4,5,6
Join Vassar students and alumnae/i at St. Marks Capitol Hill in Washington DC for the 4th biannual weekend celebration of Haiti and Haitian art!??
The Vassar Club of Washington, DC and the Vassar Haiti Project invite you to a weekend celebration of Haitian Art!
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Haitian Art & Handcraft Sale
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Friday | November 4 | 6:00-9:00pm
Opening Reception with Student and Alumnae Remarks
?Saturday | November 5 | 10:00am-5:00pm
?Sunday | November 6 | 9:00am-2:00pm
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Hosted at:
St. Mark¡¯s Episcopal Church on Capitol Hill
301 A Street SE, Washington, DC 20003
Metro Stop: Capitol South
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The sale is free and open to the public - all purchases are 50% tax deductible.
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Featuring over 200 original Haitian paintings and a huge array of handcraft, hand painted silk scarves and iron sculpture.? Handcrafts start at $5, paintings at $50.
Interested in volunteering at the art sale??
Contact Vassar Haiti Project President Amina Islam '23
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The Giving Tree, by Adrien Seide
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VHP is excited to be making its bi-annual visit to Washington, D.C. to share the art, raise awareness of Haiti, and to connect with lots of Vassar alumnae/i!
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LEARN MORE
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The Vassar Haiti Project is an independent student organization working closely with a 501?3 nonprofit organization.? It is also an experiential education program that teaches participants the theory and practice of global citizenship. In addition to the purchase and sale of original Haitian art, contributions are guided by five initiatives in the mountain village of Chermaitre: education, health care, reforestation, clean water access, and a women¡¯s cooperative. Visit the website at to learn more about the art, the students, and about how you can get involved.? Email us?if you would like a copy of our most recent newsletter.
Donations and purchases of artworks are deductible to the full extent allowable under IRS regulations.
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