ARTvision Joins Artists & Buyers Together Online
ARTvision is an online celebration of the expressive arts, representing a 100% donation that creates new resources for our beneficiary, Positive Impact.
Launched in 2006, ARTvision was conceived by Will Pollock to honor his aunt, Betsy Weedon, who was a leader in philanthropy in San Francisco's Bay Area. Betsy lost a fight with cancer in April 2006.
In 2007, Citabria Phillips, Betsy's niece, has offered two of her paintings for sale. ARTvision is unique because all artists present their pieces as 100% donations -- and buyers' direct donations to Positive Impact constitute purchases.
In 2006 we raised nearly $1,500 for the International Gay & Lesbian Human Rights Commission, a group working hard to defend the rights of marginalized gay men and women in developing countries and oppressive cultures. We'd like to acknowledge Paula Ettelbrick, the group's Executive Director, for her hard work and for her partnership in ARTvision's inaugural year. The year following, we raised nearly $3,000 for AIDS Survival Project, and expanded our offerings to music.
We'd like to extend thanks to Craig Eister, an ARTvision 2006 buyer of "Miles Away," who has helped champion ARTvision from its inception and works so expertly with AIDS Survival Project. Craig's tireless work with ASP, including his annual Academy Awards Gala event, has inspired many to give generously of their time and money.
This year, please welcome Positive Impact as ARTvision 2008's beneficiary. PI provides critical mental-health and HIV prevention services to metro Atlanta - and will benefit greatly from your participation. read more
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Questions, comments and concerns to Will Pollock.