Sit Down To Stand Up for Kids

So you've been patiently hearing things and seeing little bits and pieces about little miniature chairs and wondering, "What the (explicit) is he talking about?" Well it's way overdue but behold the official press release!

Sit Down to Stand Up for Kids: Little Chairs for a Big Cause is Etsy Dallas’ first ever charity-spotlight event. Best known for Dallas’ premiere annual indie shopping events, the Jingle Bash and Spring Bash, Etsy Dallas is a cooperative, all-volunteer group of artists, crafters and designers living and working in Dallas.  Using artistic talents to help others, Etsy Dallas has blended creativity and charity to offer Sit Down to Stand Up for Kids on October 13^th from 6:30-9:00pm in the Blue Room at South Side on Lamar (1409 S. Lamar, Dallas, TX).

Guests will enjoy free food, drinks, music, and great company while browsing a silent-auction of small handmade chairs. A collaborative effort between team members, David Patton of Ferrochie designed and created chairs that were then uniquely decorated with fabric, paint and paper by more than twenty different Etsy Dallas artists. All proceeds from the silent auction will benefit the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC), a non-profit agency serving abused children in Dallas County. Admission is free, but voluntary charitable donations will be accepted at the door.  Etsy Dallas invites you to come party with us, all while raising money for a good cause! 

Unfinished Chairs

All 23 participants received a blank unfinished chair to manipulate anyway they wanted to. It's going to be exciting to see what everyone creates. In fact, here is a teaser from Chet of ChetArt who finished his chair over the weekend.

Chairman Chimp

You can see other images of Chet's chair by visiting his blog at http://chetart.com/blog/?p=4594

If you are in the Dallas area October 13th please show your support and come by the event. I'll buy you a drink. Oh, wait. They are free! :)