Artists Give Works to Support Cooper-Young Icon
By Lurene Kelley/MicroMemphis Editor
It's just 11-years old, but the metal sculpture that marks Cooper-Young's gateway has become its most important symbol. That's why nearly 20 artists have donated pieces to raise maintenance funds for the trestle art and other efforts by the Cooper-Young Community Association.
The 7th annual "Art for Art's Sake" auction will take place Saturday, April 9th at Young Avenue Deli. This year's MC is Ric Chetter, local radio personality and Cooper-Young resident. Dozens of handmade items will also be up for bid during a silent auction - all pieces donated by Cooper-Young Festival vendors. Last year, the event raised $10,000.
C-Y resident and artist Karen Capps' work is featured on this year's poster. "I can't afford to donate money to the community, so I do this every year. I do stage set-up, donate a piece - it feels good to give back."
Husband and wife photography team Duane and Pam Dunaway live in Bartlett, but their first home was in Cooper-Young. Each year, they have a booth, Graywood Creations, at the Cooper-Young festival.
"We love vintage cars and barns. That's what catches our eyes," says Pam Dunaway. They say that's why they love photographing the architecture in Cooper-Young and Dowtown Memphis.
Money from previous auctions has provided the funds to do major maintenance work to the trestle. One year, $15,000 was used to repaint and replace windows on the structure. Money is also used to keep the piece lit.
The trestle is main reason artist Mollie Riggs participates. "It's my community," says Riggs, " and I love public art."
It's just 11-years old, but the metal sculpture that marks Cooper-Young's gateway has become its most important symbol. That's why nearly 20 artists have donated pieces to raise maintenance funds for the trestle art and other efforts by the Cooper-Young Community Association.
The 7th annual "Art for Art's Sake" auction will take place Saturday, April 9th at Young Avenue Deli. This year's MC is Ric Chetter, local radio personality and Cooper-Young resident. Dozens of handmade items will also be up for bid during a silent auction - all pieces donated by Cooper-Young Festival vendors. Last year, the event raised $10,000.
C-Y resident and artist Karen Capps' work is featured on this year's poster. "I can't afford to donate money to the community, so I do this every year. I do stage set-up, donate a piece - it feels good to give back."
Husband and wife photography team Duane and Pam Dunaway live in Bartlett, but their first home was in Cooper-Young. Each year, they have a booth, Graywood Creations, at the Cooper-Young festival.
"We love vintage cars and barns. That's what catches our eyes," says Pam Dunaway. They say that's why they love photographing the architecture in Cooper-Young and Dowtown Memphis.
Money from previous auctions has provided the funds to do major maintenance work to the trestle. One year, $15,000 was used to repaint and replace windows on the structure. Money is also used to keep the piece lit.
The trestle is main reason artist Mollie Riggs participates. "It's my community," says Riggs, " and I love public art."
Tickets and Volunteer Information
Tickets are $20 and are available online, the CYCA office on Young Ave., or at the door.
If you'd like to donate an item or basket for the auction please bring to the CYCA office @ the corner of Cooper/Young.
Mark Your Calendars
Art for Art's Sake Auction
April 9th, 6-9:30 pm
Young Avenue Deli
If you'd like to donate an item or basket for the auction please bring to the CYCA office @ the corner of Cooper/Young.
Mark Your Calendars
Art for Art's Sake Auction
April 9th, 6-9:30 pm
Young Avenue Deli
Live Auction Artists
Karen Bottle Capps, Jeanne Seagle, Carol Robison, Mollie Jaye Riggs, Paul Clarke, Alex Warble, Mary Long-Postal,
Rollin M. Kocsis, Maria Parham, Donna Blackard, Lisa Lumb, Judy Vandergrift, and more.
Rollin M. Kocsis, Maria Parham, Donna Blackard, Lisa Lumb, Judy Vandergrift, and more.