Submitted by Support for Early Learning & Families
Ten sets of small tables and chairs were created by craftsmen and given to generous artists to create their own representations of what early learning means for youngsters. The pieces are now on display at eight locations throughout Vancouver.
The tables and chairs were created by Friends of the Carpenter and were blank canvasses for the artists. In total, 11 artists, including one husband and wife team, transformed the sets into works of art.
Artists, names of the projects and display locations:
Olinka Broadfoot
Dinosaurs
On Display At: Kazoodles Toys
13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd Ste B3 · Vancouver, WA 98684
Felicia Conley
Beautiful Chaos
On Display At: Divine Consign
904 Main St · Vancouver, WA 98660
Donald James Morgan and Jarod Rice
Minions
On Display At: Divine Consign
904 Main St · Vancouver, WA 98660
Lafa Marquez
Take a Seat and ponder the Beat
On Display At: Umpqua Bank
1400 Washington St. Suite 200 · Vancouver WA 98660
Maureen Montague
Mother Nature
On Display At: Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
1101 Broadway St Ste 100 · Vancouver, WA 98660
Judith Pollock Howard
Garden Adventures
On Display At: Warehouse 23
100 Columbia St #102 · Vancouver WA 98660
John Turley and Joan Giddings Turley
The Road to School
On Display At: Educational Service District 112
2500 NE 65th Ave. · Vancouver, WA 98661
Andria Villanueva
A Whimsical Reef I Spy
On Display At: Kazoodles Toys
13503 SE Mill Plain Blvd Ste B3 · Vancouver, WA 98684
Jo Waddell
Woodland Adventure
On Display At: Vancouver City Hall – 2nd floor
415 W 6th St. · Vancouver WA 98660
Jackie Wilushewski
Solis & Selene
On Display At: Mill Creek Brew Pub
1710 SW 9th Ave. Suite 101 · Battle Ground WA 98604
The tables and chairs will be on display until they will be moved to Divine Consign for a culminating event on First Friday, April 6. SELF is hosting Our Children Can’t Wait, tables, chairs and early learning from 5 to 8 p.m. Guests that evening will have a chance to bid on the sets through a silent auction style process. Bidding will end at 7:30 p.m.
Along with First Friday event goers, some of the artists will be available to greet guests and talk about their projects. Music and refreshments also will be available.
Proceeds for the event will benefit the goal of all children safe, healthy, loved and ready on the first day of school.
About Children Can’t Wait and SELF (Support for Early Learning and Families)
SELF formed a collaboration of early learning organizations in 2001, beginning with six partners. Today, SELF represents 50+ partner organizations, made up of educators, health and mental health agencies, preschools and child care programs and professionals. SELF is coordinating a Southwest Washington effort, Our Children Can’t Wait, to ensure that all children are ready on the first day. Supporting and investing in early learning have long-term affects and impacts for children and eventually adults. Go to selfwa.org to learning more about SELF and Our Children Can’t Wait.
