In early December, I found out that I was chosen (along with 15 other artists) to participate in a local art auction benefiting an elementary school.The 'Dream Desk' project is part of a government grant where old bucket desks will be transformed, displayed around Madison and auctioned off (with the proceeds all going to a local elementary school, Emerson elementary over on the east side.)
I picked up my desk this afternoon. It is so cool. Remember those groovy tops that opened? My head is spinning from all the possibilities I can do with that. The only stipulations are that it must relate to the theme "dreams", it remains as functional as possible and of course that is not offensive. I have a few vague ideas, but plan to really start tackling it later this month. I will be sure to keep you posted, but the big reveal will be in March.
I was so honored to be chosen to do this. As the daughter of a retired elementary school teacher, I truly understand the need to provide greater resources (and funding) for our children and I love the challenge of working with such a nostalgic medium.
3 comments:
what a darling desk- and a great idea! i'm sure you'll find something fabulous to do with it. good luck!
That's awesome! I can't wait to see how it turns out.
I just pulled some information out of an old Country Living magazine and gave it to a friend who has the exact same desk. Seems it may be quite valuable--around $300. Please do some research, can't remember who designed it. Maybe you could just sell 'as is' and make a bundle.
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