Next Monday, Sept. 16, the auction goes live for the 2024 REIMAGINE project — the unique fundraiser where local artists are chosen to "re-imagine" drawings submitted by local students.

Beginnings

REIMAGINE was started in 2014 by Lori Barnett, former executive director of Creative Alliance, and her daughter Grace. The now-shuttered arts nonprofit ran the campaign from 2014-2019.

In 2022, Arts Connect, an organization dedicated to arts awareness in the community, revived the project with the blessing and support of Barnett.

"We serendipitously bumped into each other at the Headley-Whitney Museum. I asked [Lori] if we could join forces and take it on. [REIMAGINE] is perfect for our spirit + mission," said Kate Savage, Executive Director at Arts Connect.

How to see it

Stop by the Living Arts & Science Center next Friday, Sept. 20 to see the students' drawings side-by-side with the re-imagined pieces.

By the numbers

40 pieces of art
10 different local grade schools
35 participating local artists

How it works

The art is available for purchase via an online auction — bidding will open Monday, Sept. 16 at 9 a.m. We'll share the link as soon as it's live.

The proceeds will be split three ways — with the artist, Arts Connect, and the student's school to support the arts program + art supplies.

The auction will end at the closing reception held on Friday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m.