A fundraising event to benefit the immigrant community offers the public an opportunity to buy original local art with a “set your own price” policy at a Somerville craft brewery.
“Our moto for this event is ‘Do good, buy art,’ ” said Jeremy Fischer of Boston For All, which is organizing the fundraiser at Aeronaut Brewery. “Every piece of art has been donated by the artist who created it, and they include sculptures, drawings, paintings and more. We’re proud that 100% of proceeds will go to La Colaborativa, a trusted partner to Massachusetts’ Latinx immigrant community.”
Based in Chelsea, La Colaborativa supports youth and adult members of the community through food, housing, jobs, English classes, citizenship pathways and community organizing. La Colaborativa Excecutive Director Gladys Vega explains, “We believe in the power of these human rights and everyone, regardless of circumstance, deserves to be listened to and treated with dignity.”
Boston For All, founded in 2017, has raised over $80,000 for nonprofit organizations through a wide range of live and virtual community engagement events ranging from fun runs to concerts and more. When Boston For All and Aeronaut teamed up for Art For All 2 in 2019 they raised over $12,000 to support the Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network. Joining with this grassroots group to host such inclusive celebrations is fully in line with Aeronaut’s standing as a welcoming member of the Somerville community.
The event is open to all, with no minimum purchase price for art.
“Art for All is a chance for anyone to give whatever they’re able to a great cause and walk away with an original keepsake,” Fischer said.
What: Art For All 3
When: Sunday, May 15, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Aeronaut Brewery, 14 Tyler St., Somerville
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