Half-way mark

Half-way into FIVE Squared, we have sold 115 pieces, and raised more than $3000 for the art & humanities scholarship fund.  If you haven't yet seen the show, now is the time.  There are still 285 beautiful, serene,  realistic, abstract, quirky paintings, drawings, photos, and collages ready to find their way in to your life.  Many artworks from well established local artists are still in the mix, as well as a variety of offerings from amateur and emerging artists from around the corner or around the world.

Facebook pictures

More pictures from FIVE Squared opening reception on the YMCA's Facebook page.

Opening Reception

The opening of FIVE Squared was a huge success thanks to the 191 donating artists, throngs of patrons, and the great committee and Y staff.  Eighty two pieces were sold.  More stats later, but wanted to get some photos posted.

400!

Just in....  three more pieces.  We have officially reached 400.  Thank you everyone.

Bingo!  Kristina labels the last piece.

FIVE Squared commemorative poster

I was able to add the late additions into the poster.  The final rendition is at the printer.

We started hanging the art on Wednesday, prompting several people to ask if they could drop off a late donation.  The final total is 397 pieces from 191 artists.  We'll be hanging the final 100 pieces today.

FIVE Squared montage

188 artists from twelve countries submitted art for the FIVE Squared art show and sale.  In all, 390 pieces (36 from children) were received and will go on sale Sunday, February 2nd beginning at 2:30 pm.  All proceeds will benefit the Arts & Humanities fund for children's scholarships.

More information about the show in the Youngstown Vindicator.