The Love & Art Children’s Foundation was invited by United Friends of the Children to help celebrate its 30th Anniversary of providing foster youth with the tools, skills and motivation to achieve success.
Eight youth, ages 8 to 16, participating in the UFC College Readiness Program, took part in a special Love & Art workshop to create the Brass Ring art collection.
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Tasha creating Quinceañera.
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Large canvases, paint and a variety of three-dimensional objects were given to the youth to create original mixed media paintings. The collection is a vibrant testament to the spirit of creativity and youth.
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Sea of Emotion by Theresa W.
To see photos from the Brass Ring Art Collection preview event and the Brass Ring Awards Dinner '09, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on April 16, 2009 - click here. |
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The Brass Ring Art Collection was auctioned live at UFC’s Brass Ring Awards Dinner by Andrea Fiuczynski, President Christie's Los Angeles. All of the proceeds from the art auction will benefit future United Friends of the Children programs for foster youth.
Hosted by Queen Latifah, UFC's Brass Ring Awards Dinner '09 honored Maria Shriver, the First Lady of California, for her commitment to empowering, educating and inspiring youth and at-risk families. UFC also presented Carol Oughton Biondi with their Founder's Award.
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Ashtyn creating The Magnificent Sunset. |
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Love & Art Children's Foundation and United Friends of the Children sincerely thank you for helping to change the lives of these young people.
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