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For Immediate Release:
October 11, 2005
Kentuck to Feature Who-heART Katrina Installation/Auction
Northport, AL – 25 new generation folk artists will offer a unique installation to be auctioned during Kentuck Festival of the Arts, October 15-16, 2005. The installation, themed “Neighbors – Helping Neighbors,” will consist of 25 individual drawings/paintings, each hanging from a clothesline along with four sections of picket fence. The fence sections consist of individually painted pickets that have been re-assembled. The fence and the 2-D art pieces will be “silent” auctioned this weekend and represent the largest collaborative, fund-raising effort undertaken by The Who-Ha Da-Da Outsider Artists’ Fellowship.
According to Paul Flack, Acting President, Who-Ha Da-Da, Inc., “Our group was profoundly effected by the recent tragedy of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. One of members’ studios overlooked the levee in the 9 th Ward. Two other founding members live and work within 45 miles of New Orleans. There was frantic activity during the storm as friends tried to get news of their well-being. Who-Ha wanted to show solidarity with the hurricanes’ victims. We had to do something.”
The Who-heART installation resembles a Christo’s projects with its large sheets of paper suspended from a clothesline that spans more than 50 feet. It is reminiscent of Tibetan prayer flags and is enclosed by gaily painted “ Americana” picket fence. Festival patrons will have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction during the two-day event. The group hopes to raise $10,000 in donations targeted for Habitat for Humanity.
Sara Anne Gibson, Executive Director, Kentuck Museum Association and Festival 2005 organizer said, “Kentuck was planning a fund-raising event to be staged during our event. Who-Ha came to us with a concept that supported our efforts and enhances our commitment to our neighbors affected by the storms. We are pleased to showcase this unique art exhibition that is supported by many of our juried and guest artists. The people attending this year’s festival will appreciate the eye-popping Sara Anne Gibson, Executive Director, Kentuck Museum Association and Festival 2005 organizer said, “Kentuck has planned was planning a fund-raising event and dedicated space to a Kentuck tree covered in Mardi gras beads. be staged during our event. Who-Ha came to us with a concept that supported our efforts and enhances our commitment to our neighbors affected by the storms. We are pleased to showcase this unique art exhibition that is supported by many of our juried and guest artists. The people attending this year’s festival will appreciate the eye-popping installation and hopefully will be generous in their tax-deductible donations.
Who-Ha Artists who have contributed to the installation include: Bebo, Dr. Bob, Chris Clark, Kim Clayton , Danny (Bucketman) Hoskinson, Chris Hubbard, Pat Juneau , Paul Flack, Mike Laster, Grace Laster, Eric Legge, Joe Legge, Will Luck, Karl Mullen , Mr. Imagination , Mary Proctor, Mike Segal , Harry Teague, Tres Taylor , John Sperry, Susan Sorrell, Willie/Willie, Mary Zeman, Richard Sinclair and Benny Carter.
The Kentuck Festival is a nationally recognized annual event celebrating a variety of artistic styles ranging from folk to contemporary arts as well as traditional crafts. More than 250 artists and musicians draw 30,000 fans every year . The Festival also features educational craft demonstrations by southern basket makers, blacksmiths, furniture makers, quilters and traditional potters.
Who-Ha Da-Da, Inc. is a group of 50 folk/outsider/self-taught/visionary artists dedicated to promoting and sustaining the vernacular Southern visual art culture. More information about the group can be obtained by visiting www.whohadada.com
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For more information about Who-heART or The Who-Ha Da-Da Outsider Artists Fellowship, contact:
Paul Flack
President
Who-Ha Da-Da Outsider Artists’ Fellowship
2201 E Lee Rd.
Smyrna, GA 30080
(770)-432-5982
pflack@whohadada.com
For more information about the Kentuck Festival of the Arts, please constact:
Sara Anne Gibson
Executive Director
Kentuck Museum Association
503 Main Avenue
Northport, Alabama 35476
www.kentuck.org
205.758.1257
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