RVA4CERF+ online auction to raise money for craft artists affected by Hurricane Helene
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- CERF+ is hosting an exhibition and online art auction in Richmond to raise money for craft artists affected by Hurricane Helene. Ahead of the auction, which begins on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 8News Anchors Delaney Hall and Autumn Childress met with Jaydan Moore, board chair of CERF+ and co-organizer Christine Orr to learn more. Moore explained that the auction features art made in a variety of different mediums, and proceeds will go to craft artists affected by Hurricane Helene. "All of the artists, also, are based in Virginia," Orr added. As for how the organization got started, Orr said it began when co-organizers saw how areas were impacted by the hurricane. "I, originally with Deb Rice, who is the other co-organizer, there's three of us, we saw the devastation that happened, not only in western North Carolina, but also in Virginia and Tennessee," Orr said. "We know a lot of craft artists who live in that area, so we really wanted to give back." Attendees can expect to see prints, paintings, wooden art, sculptures, ceramics and more at the exhibition. Bidding begins online for the art pieces at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, though visitors can check out the pieces in-person at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond beginning at that time. For more information, visit CERF+'s Instagram page.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- CERF+ is hosting an exhibition and online art auction in Richmond to raise money for craft artists affected by Hurricane Helene.
Ahead of the auction, which begins on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 8News Anchors Delaney Hall and Autumn Childress met with Jaydan Moore, board chair of CERF+ and co-organizer Christine Orr to learn more.
Moore explained that the auction features art made in a variety of different mediums, and proceeds will go to craft artists affected by Hurricane Helene.
"All of the artists, also, are based in Virginia," Orr added.
As for how the organization got started, Orr said it began when co-organizers saw how areas were impacted by the hurricane.
"I, originally with Deb Rice, who is the other co-organizer, there's three of us, we saw the devastation that happened, not only in western North Carolina, but also in Virginia and Tennessee," Orr said. "We know a lot of craft artists who live in that area, so we really wanted to give back."
Attendees can expect to see prints, paintings, wooden art, sculptures, ceramics and more at the exhibition.
Bidding begins online for the art pieces at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, though visitors can check out the pieces in-person at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond beginning at that time.
For more information, visit CERF+'s Instagram page.
