Artists invited to join fund-raiser

Invitations went out this week to Sisters area artists who have participated in the My Own Two Hands fund-raising project in the past.

"We don't know all the artists out there… but we'd sure like to!" said project organizer Kathy Deggendorfer.

The art party and auction runs April 13-14 in Sisters. It is the major fund-raiser for The Americana Project, the educational outreach program of the Sisters Folk Festival.

This year's theme of My Own Two Hands is "Gather 'Round."

Deggendorfer emphasized that My Own Two Hands is designed to create interactions among different people in the Sisters community.

"Working with a theme and creating a piece of art is an exercise in discipline and thought," Deggendorfer said. "My own process includes thinking about what the theme means to me as a person and, then, in the larger context of the Sisters community. While I work on the piece, I feel a connection with others who are working on a similar concept.

"Participating in the My Own Two Hand project is a given for me every year," she said. "Funds raised from the sale of the art make sure we have strong arts programming in our schools and music and performance in the community. But the best part for me is meeting other creative people who live in the Sisters area and getting to know them as friends through their art. It's a powerful thing. I highly recommend it."

For more information visit http://www.sistersarts.org. Those interested in receiving an invitation to participate in this year's event may call 549-4979 or e-mail [email protected]