Art on the Street

Posted on October 22, 2008, by Danielle Lennon 
Filed Under General News

Kingston has a unique and diverse community because of its many government and privately run institutions. We have students from all walks of life, military folk of all kinds, artists galore, new immigrants, business types…the list goes on. We all live in this community together but rarely interact outside of our circles. As an artist, I think it is safe to say that most of my friends and acquaintances in town are also artists in some form. It’s just how it goes. So it is always wonderful when someone in the community creates a reason for all these various groups to get together on common ground.

This weekend, beginning tonight, Kingston’s Street Health Center is hosting an art show, sale and poetry reading showcasing the many talents of the members of its community. Street Health provides resources to clients who are dealing with issues such as substance abuse, mental health problems and homelessness. It gives support to its artist clientele by providing gallery space, framing, publicity, receptions and poetry readings.

This year marks the release of the Street Health Center’s first anthology of written work entitled A Tribe of Irritable Poets. The book will be launched Friday evening (October 24th) with live readings from 7pm-9pm. It can be purchased throughout the duration of the sale.

This year’s sale is very important because the Health Center did not receive it’s usual funding and has been enduring a financial struggle. It is of utmost importance that Kingstonians encourage and support this type of endeavor in our city to help those in need as well as to continue to hone the artistic community in Kingston.

Over 125 pieces will be up for sale and all proceeds go directly to the artist. The opening reception is tonight from 6pm-8pm and gallery hours are Oct. 23rd and 24th from 2pm-9pm, Oct. 25th from 11am-9pm and Oct. 26th from 11am to 2pm. All events are taking place at 122 Princess Street (the old Fabricland) and are free and open to the public. Donations of all types will be accepted and donors will be provided with a charitable tax receipt.

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