Charity « Arrested Motion

Tag Archives: Charity

Toward2030, What are you doing? Art Competition Results

Posted by SAL, July 27, 2020

An art competition that aims to bring sustainability to the forefront of our united future across the world, Toward2030, What are you doing?, has recently finished its inaugural edition. Set on Instagram for easier, more transparent global coverage, the contest received over 400 submissions working around one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set by the UN. The final round judges recently picked the finalists for each goal, as well as the general Youth and Over 18 category winner (the Grand Prize winner wins €10,000). “The […]

Benefits: Faile x Keihls – “Baby Give Back” Collection

Posted by sleepboy, November 20, 2016

For this holiday season, Faile (featured) has teamed up with Kiehls to release a collection of skin care products to benefit Feeding America. The Patrick’s worked with the American cosmetics brand retailer, gifting their design skills and artwork on a range of products, with each one labeled conveniently as to how many meals you are helping provide to families in need. Take a look here for more info as well as watch the video below as the Brooklyn-based duo talk about the project. Discuss Faile here.

Updated: solidARTy.org (II)

Posted by SAL, April 28, 2016

We recently got an update from solidARTy.org that they are started another round of charity art auctions on their website. The project launched back in November by auctioning artworks donated by artists, galleries and studios, with 100% of the proceeds going to AreYouSyrious.org organization. So far they have raised over €20,000 for the cause and are now continuing their efforts by offering more original and rare, editioned work by world renowned street, urban and contemporary artists. Along with some of the pieces that didn’t sell previously, the […]

Previews: Barry McGee @ MC06, Monster Children, Sydney

Posted by SAL, March 16, 2016

Eleven years since his last Australian solo show, Barry McGee returns “down under” for a one night event. In conjunction with RVCA, this Thursday night, the 17th of March, Sydney’s Monster Children magazine will be opening (and closing) his exclusive solo show at their exhibition space MC06 in Camperdown. For this show, McGee will be exhibiting an extremely limited edition display of new works, including a series of painted surfboards and smaller works on paper. All the pieces on display will be on sale that night with a percentage of profits […]

Updated: solidARTy.org

Posted by SAL, January 15, 2016

We’re glad to inform you that some three months after their initial introduction and launch, the solidARTy.org project is still going strong. Created as an online auction website that raises funds for refugee help around Eastern Europe, they are currently having a whole new series of auctions going on. Following on the successfully selling works by the Miaz Brothers, Ernest Zacharevic, Escif, Sandra Chevrier, Rustam Qbic, Isaac Cordal, and more, the newly listed works include originals by Candice Trip, Laura Keeble, NY-based painter Christion Rex van Minnen, Eben […]

Update: solidARTy.org

Posted by SAL, December 5, 2015

About month ago we introduced the new charity art auction website solidARTy.org. After a successful launch and donations by many artists from around the globe, the project seems to be growing bigger and better by the day. Adding new works on daily basis, they recently successfully auctioned works by artists like Sandra Chevrier, Isaac Cordal, Fintan Mage, Martin Whatson, and Fintan Switzer. We just wanted to give you a quick update and a reminder that all the proceeds from the sales will be forwarded to the Are You Syrious? humanitarian initiative […]

“Art Awakens” Star Wars Charity Auction

Posted by sleepboy, November 16, 2015

Last week, we shared with you the Art Awakens charity show put on in partnership with Disney, LucasFilm, Bad Robot over the weekend by Gallery1988 (West) featuring artwork inspired by the Star Wars universe. These have all now been put on eBay with the auctions ending in about seven days. With UNICEF Kid Power to benefit from the sales, you do some good and prep for the impending release of The Force Awakens movie by heading over here to bid on some art. Participating artists include: 100% Soft, Aaron Jasinski, Alex Pardee, Andrew Degraff, Andrew […]

Introducing: solidARTy.org

Posted by sleepboy, November 9, 2015

The refugee crisis in Europe is getting bigger by the day and the unsettling images of people walking across the continent in hopes of a new life are putting our humanity to the test. While some artists are producing engaging work commenting on the poor handling of the situation by institutions and certain governments, there are different kind of charities and fundraising projects trying to help the situation. One of the most recent one is solidARTy.org, an online art auction website where street and urban art lovers can […]

Auctions: NURTUREart – Inspired by Andy Warhol @ Paddle8

Posted by sleepboy, January 23, 2015

Currently through January 27, Paddle8 is running an auction to benefit NURTUREart, a non-profit institute dedicated to nurturing new contemporary art by providing exhibition opportunities and resources for emerging artists, curators and public school students. Currently up for bid are works from Richard Colman, Sam Friedman, Ron English, Robert Larson, Caleb Neelon, Erik Parker, Cleon Peterson, Rime, Andrew Schoultz, and Jeff Soto (seen above). Here is what Soto had to say about his contribution – “Warhol was one of my biggest influences coming up as a young […]

Releases: Josh Keyes x Tiny Showcase – “Sleeping Woods” Print

Posted by sleepboy, August 27, 2014

Earlier today, Josh Keyes (interviewed) released a new print through Tiny Showcase continuing their long collaborative history together (2014, 2013, 2012, 2010). Entitled Sleeping Woods, the new edition has an image area of 14″ x 8.4″ and total size of 15″ x 9.5″ including the border. The run size will be determined by orders through Thursday, August 28 at 12pm Eastern Time with $15 of each $50 sale going to benefit Creative Growth. For further interest, check out the photo reference Keyes used for the […]