Handmade Nation Silent Art Auction Fundraiser: July 19th
Posted July 17, 2008 by icky in Events
Faythe Levine owner of Paper Boat Botique in Milwaukee WI is having a Silent Auction to raise money to complete her film Handmade Nation.
Silent Art Auction Fundraiser: July 19th
Poketo Headquarters
510 S Hewitt #506 Los Angeles, CA 90013 (5th floor)
You can check out some of the work here.
Pete from justseeds has some work available as do familiar names such as: Mike Brodie, Jill Bliss, Lisa Congdon, Nikki McClure and the Sumi Ink Club to name a few.
here's a little about the Documentary:
About Handmade Nation:
"Handmade Nation: The Rise of DIY Art, Craft & Design" is a independently produced and financed documentary about the indie craft community, slated for a 2009 festival release. Over the course of it's production Handmade Nation has received national press including multiple mentions in the New York Times, American Craft Magazine and was a "blog of note" on Blogger.com.
In addition to to the documentary, Handmade Nation the book will be released by Princeton Architectural Press, in November 2008. Written by director Faythe Levine and co-author Cortney Heimerl, the book features 24 makers as well as 5 essays from community members. Pre-ordering information will be available at the event.
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