The artist members of Washington Street, in Somerville, invite you to their second art auction fundraiser benefitting their friends at the Somerville Homeless Coalition, a wonderful organization that has helped so many Somerville and surrounding area residents in the past, and is there for people when they find themselves without one of the things everyone needs: a home. Their first fundraiser, held in 2011, was a sweet success, and they hope to match that this year. This is a silent auction, but friendly “bidding competitions” are encouraged. 100% percent of all art sales and other donations will go directly to the Somerville Homeless Coalition. The SHC provides a myriad of services to those in need, including emergency food and shelter, a soup kitchen, permanent housing assistance, case management, as well as a compassionate, generous staff and group of volunteers. Art will be on display from December 5 – 26.

They encourage you to preview the works on Saturday the 5th; and to continue bidding through the month after our official auction. Washington Street is a gallery and studio space for more than twenty visual artists; presenting exhibitions, concerts, film series, and other art initiatives. The Center participates in Somerville Open Studio search May and a frequent Open Studios in December. Washington Street is located between Union Square and Beacon Street; is a five-minute walk from Union Square and a ten-minute walk from Harvard Square (two blocks from Beacon Street). The Center is near, or on, the following bus routes: 83, 85, 86, 87, 91, and CT2. Parking is free and ample.

OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday, December 12, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
ON VIEW: December 5 – 26: Saturdays Noon – 4:00 p.m., and by appointment
CONTACT: gallery321@washingtonst.org and gretchenanngraham@gmail.com