Wintergreen’s Second Annual CHAIR-Ity Event, November 4th [PHOTOS]

Wintergreen is kicking off its second annual CHAIR-ity event with an opening reception on November 4 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm during the First Friday Downtown Art Walk.This event is free and open to the public.

(Above): Minnie Chair by Bobbi Guerrette

Thirty mini wooden chairs were built and donated by Mr. Leonard Hutchins and Rathbun Lumber specifically to be given out to local creative people to make into original art pieces.

Last year the artists did a phenomenal job at recreating, repurposing, building, and designing art chairs,” said Board CoChair Heather Harvell. “It was a wonderful success and this year we are excited to announce a small twist to this popular event. We have added a mini CHAIR-ity auction, along with the fine art CHAIR-ity auction.”

Both the fine art chair collection and the mini chair show will open and be on display at Wintergreen for the entire month of November. Opening bids begin during the November 4th reception. The mini chair show will then go "on the road" to the 69th Annual Presque Isle Rotary Auction from November 29 through December 1, 2016. The TV auction airs live statewide on Time Warner Cable Channel 9.

Refreshments will be served and music provided by the very talented Brian and Doug from Common Crossing.

(Above): Brian and Doug from Common Crossing

About Wintergreen Arts Center: The Wintergreen Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2006. It is located in downtown Presque Isle, Maine. Wintergreen is an organization based on the idea that creativity, activism, and community can produce great things. Our mission is to provide meaningful experiences that encourage an appreciation of the arts, stimulate creativity and innovation, and offer an artistic community space where all are welcome.