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Bead challenge
to raise funds
PUTNAM — The Flying Carpet Studio is hosting a Valentine Bead Challenge and Auction to benefit the Northeast Cultural Alliance. Twelve local Artists signed on to create a piece of art to donate to the auction. Artists as far away as Bethel and as diverse as photographer, sculptor and fiber artist, are creating a Valentine-themed piece.
Each artist was given an identical bag of beads, charms and findings with the only rule being that they use 75 percent of what is in the bag in their submission. The entries will be displayed in the Flying Carpet Studios Window starting Feb 1.
The public is invited to come in to the Flying Carpet Studio and vote for which piece should win $100 gift certificate for the first place $50 and $25 for second and third place.
Voting is from Feb. 2 to 8. Winners will be announced and then the Silent Auction will begin Feb 8 through 10.
The mission of the Northeast Cultural Alliance is to develop the regional arts and cultural community, to inspire its audience and to enhance the economic vitality. Servicing the artistic and cultural community in the Quiet Corner, it is the goal of the NCA to provide attention to the individual to make a difference for ALL.
A Reception for the artists and patrons is planned for 4 p.m. Feb. 10.