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Combining the “Arts” of Healing, Compassion & Community Williamsburg Rotary hosts Foundation for Hospital Art’s “Great American PaintFestÓ” Williamsburg, VA, August 12, 2008: Today the Williamsburg Rotary Club and the Foundation for Hospital Art announced a three-day PaintFest starting on September 24th with events planned at Williamsburg Landing, Sentara, Riverside & Eastern State Hospitals, the College of William & Mary and at the regularly scheduled Williamsburg Rotary dinner where the Arts Foundation’s Founder, John Feight, will speak about his mission.
The keynote PaintFest is scheduled for Thursday, September 25th starting at 3:00 PM at the Williamsburg Lodge. Area business, community and civic leaders will be on hand (with brushes) to join Rotarians and other volunteers for the event. Historic Triangle iconic murals will be painted and donated to selected community organizations on behalf of the two organizations for display in area attractions and civic buildings. The Williamsburg Youth Harp Society will provide entertainment. All PaintFest artwork will also be donated to area hospitals and clinics throughout the community on behalf of the Williamsburg Rotary and its sponsors.
Nationwide: While the Williamsburg paint for area care facilities, the "American Eagle" will be painted by various Rotary Clubs and Foundation for Hospital Arts Support Groups near the Williamsburg date of September 26, 2008.
Williamsburg will be the centerpiece of the nationwide event during the Foundation for Hospital Art’s annual board meeting. The featured painting titled "American Eagle" (on six canvases) will be painted in:
According to Wikipedia, “art therapy is based on the belief that the creative process of art is both healing and life-enhancing.” PaintFests are forms of art therapy that bring patients, staff, families, community and volunteers together in a unique, interactive way; working together on paint-by-color, multiple canvas murals and ceiling tiles to add color and warmth to an often sterile hospital environment. PaintFests are a wonderful way to educate others as to the emotional needs of the hospitalized [patients] and to offer the community an opportunity to participate in humanizing the health care experience.
“We are extremely excited to be partnering with the Foundation for Hospital Art on this wonderful community-wide feel-good project. Our club is looking forward to their visit to Williamsburg.” says Tom Bowe, Williamsburg Rotary President.
“The traditional heritage of Williamsburg and our desire to be part of the American fabric makes the Williamsburg venue ideal for our mission to comfort people in hospitals through art.” says John Feight, Hospital Arts Founder.
Additional event sponsors include This Century Art Gallery and the Prime Outlets.
If you are interested in volunteering or sponsoring one or all of these events, visit http://www.williamsburgrotary.org under the Hospital Arts link. We encourage school and community groups to join us. No artistic experience necessary.
The Foundation for Hospital Art is a non-profit organization dedicated to comforting people in hospitals and nursing homes. The Foundation’s mission has reached 188 countries, with over 30,000 paintings in over 1,500 hospitals. The Foundation’s Quest is to donate at least one painting to every hospital on Earth.
The Williamsburg Rotary received its charter in 1924. Its objective is service — in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world. The Rotary motto is Service Above Self.
Contact information: In Williamsburg: Bob Tubbs, Williamsburg Rotary Club, Tel: 757-784-3322 In Atlanta: Scott Feight, Foundation for Hospital Art, Tel: 770-645-1717 # # # Additional information sources for media:Williamsburg Rotary – to register for PaintFests Williamsburg Paintfest Project Powerpoint Overview Sponsorship information:Murals are $600 a piece. Merchandise will be available for purchase.
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