2004 Light A Candle
Making Our World A Little Brighter
Inspired by the Chinese proverb “It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness”, each artist created an original piece of art reproduced onto glass candle votives. The original artwork was exhibited and the candle votives were available for a $5 donation to selected charities that tackle world issues such as education, environment, medical needs, and those suffering from war, poverty, hunger, and oppression.
Exhibition
Friday, December 3, 2004
(no name) Art Group Studio
Philadelphia
“Our thanks to you and fellow artists in the (no name) Art Group for thinking of us! On behalf of the Caledonian Forest in the Highlands, our thanks for this valuable support.”– Robert McAuley, Trees For Life
Candle Gallery
5 Charity Beneficiaries
Education
First Book, Philadelphia (Children Literacy Program)
1 CANDLE ($5) = BUYS ONE BOOK
Hunger Relief
Philabundance, Philadelphia (Hunger Relief Organization)
1 CANDLE ($5) = PROVIDES 20 MEALS
Environment
Trees For Lifes, Scotland (Tree/Forest Restoration)
2 CANDLES ($10) = PLANTS ONE TREE
Children’s Medicine
Mariposa Azul, Costa Rica (Disabled School For Children)
3 CANDLES ($15) = PROVIDES MEDICATION
(provides up to one month of medication and appropriate medical supports)
Emergency Aid
Mercy Corps (Emergency Aid, International)
5 CANDLES ($25) = HEATING OIL
(entire winter’s supply of heating oil for a family in Iraq)
Artwork Gallery
