Paintings of Sudanese women sought

The Sudan Canvas Project is appealing to artists to submit paintings depicting the women of Sudan for an art exhibit Nov. 27 at the Fairfield Arts Center, 70 Sanford St.

The paintings should express circumstances of the women, many of whom have been victims of decades of human-rights atrocities. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to Hope for Ariang for trade education for the women in south Sudan. For details on participating, visit www.thesudancanvasproject.org. Paintings for the November exhibit are due by Oct. 15.

The Sudan Canvas Project was founded by artist Cynthia Davis of Trumbull. Committee members include Jill Gordon, Wendy MacCordy, Linda Francis, all of Westport, Karen Crape of Fairfield and Caron Palder of Weston.

Email info@thesudancanvasproject.org or call 203-268-8928 for information.

Cynthia has been a Decorative Artist since 1993. Throughout her career Cynthia has been involved in community volunteerism for local organizations such as Operation Hope, The Bridgeport Rescue Mission and Habitat for Humanity and is a contributor to Bridgeport's Lighthouse After School Program and many Autism organizations. Cynthia is currently a board member of Hope for Ariang, an organization founded by one of the Lost Boys of Sudan with a mission of bringing primary education to war victims in South Sudan. She is a Carl WiIken's Fellow (class of 2011) with The Genocide Intervention Network/Save Darfur Coalition Washington, DC. She is the founder of The Sudan Canvas Project, an effort to raise funds for microtrade finance for the education of women in Ariang village through involvement of the art community.

A possible Call to Artists in your Calendar section?

CALL TO ARTISTS IN CONNECTCUT

On November 27, 2011, The Fairfield Arts Center will host an exhibit and auction of paintings that Connecticut artists have created and donated depicting the women of Sudan.

Best regards,

Linda Francis

203-221-8399

linda.francis419@yahoo.com

Contacts

Cynthia Davis

203-520-2473

Cynthia@cynthiadesigns.com

info@thesudancanvasproject.org

www.thesudancanvasproject.org