Support: Artists Unite for Japan

Royal/T and ART from the ashes (http://www.artfromtheashes.org) bring together their artistic philosophy and outreach to host Support: Artists Unite for Japan, a benefit art exhibition opening on September 17th to support the recovery of Japan.  The group exhibition will feature donated works by artists whose talent and generosity will aid the Japan Society’s Earthquake Relief Fund.

In keeping with the “Support. Inspire. Create. Renew” vision of ART from the ashes; all work must integrate the use of reclaimed elements and embody the theme of support. Artists are encouraged to “reclaim” their own remnants (castoffs from their own creative process) for use in creating their donated work.  By utilizing materials that appear to be void of possibility, the artwork in this exhibition intends to symbolize a renewal process for Japan that inspires hope.

"Our exhibition to benefit Japan exemplifies an expansion of the mission behind ART from the ashes.  Life is a continuum of creation, destruction and renewal, a reality we must all recognize. Through the cathartic power of art, we hope to inspire and support communities faced with hardship as they journey through the recovery process." - Joy Feuer, Founder, ART from the ashes

ART from the ashes would like to thank the participating artists who are donating their work 100% to the effort: Jud Bergeron, Caroline Blackburn, Peter Callas, YaYa Chou, Jennifer Davis, Joy Feuer, Kathie Foley-Meyer, Camille Rose Garcia, Seonna Hong, Yosuke Hasegawa, Jordin Isip, Kiel Johnson, Debbie Kupinsky, Jon Langford, John Matthews, Rick McLean, Lisa Occhipinti, Jill Platner, Jean-Pierre Roy, Gwen Samuels, Nina Savill, Andrew Schoultz, Karen Sikie, Joe Sorren, Nathan Spoor, Mike Stilkey, William Stranger, Sinton Stranger, Mayumi Tanaka, Lydia Tjioe Hall, Evan Vieser, Martin Webb, Yoskay Yamamoto, David Yow.

Proceeds from the sale of art will be donated to the Japan Society Earthquake Relief Fund. Contributions to the Fund go to organizations that directly help victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake that struck Japan on March 11, 2011. These include Japanese nonprofit organizations on the front line of relief and recovery and those that work on healthcare needs, including mental health services and the needs of children, including children who have lost one or both parents.

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday September 17, 2011, 6 – 11pm

$20 suggested donation

Exhibition continues through September 23rd

Royal/T is open 10am – 6pm daily