On February 13, the John Hope Settlement House, Jubilee Center for the Performing Arts, and Destiny House sponsored a Marketplace Fundraiser which exhibited the works of many local talented artists.
By Francisco Luis Gonzalez
A fundraiser for Destiny House and Jubilee Cares Consulting was held at John Hope Settlement House on February 13. Many participants showed their wares: several artisans of Turkish ethnicity displayed fine filigree-like miniature flowers (Find them at www.zumruduanka.etcy.com) evil-eye jewelry (traditionally worn to ward off the Evil Eye as well as photographers and crafters, and roughly, 10 tables full of beautiful objects. While the event had a light turnout, most artisans were not discouraged. “Not only do I have an opportunity to sell my items, but the more people I meet, the more we can help one another,” said Tom Anderson, a fine arts painter and promoter of his friend’s book, (copies were on the table). Continue reading ‘John Hope Settlement House Artisan Event’
