Ciné and ATHICA Joint Fundraising Event
Saturday, March 25, 2023, 10am-3:00pm
Location: Ciné, 234 W Hancock Ave., Athens, GA 30601
See Art-Making In Action
Connect with Local Artists
Buy Finished Works @ $60
Ciné and ATHICA are joining forces to host this REALLY BIG fundraising event in which dozens of artists produce works in front of a live audience, which are then immediately donated and made available for sale to the attendees. A unique mix of live performance, art sale, and art party, the Really BIG Art Rally gives all involved the chance to see art-making in action; connect with local artists; mingle with friends; and buy the finished works at the low price of $60 each as they are created and posted on the buy wall. Confirmed participating artists include Michael Lachowski, Amanda Burk, Erin McIntosh, Susan Nees, Susan Hable, Rusty Wallace, Jill Carnes, Greg Benson, Stan Mullins, Paul Thomas, and more.
The event will feature MC Didi Dunphy of the Lyndon House Arts Center and local favorite DJ Mahogany to provide musical inspiration. Special drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. Advance tickets are on sale now for $10.00. Tickets will also be available at the door on the day of the event; kids get in free. Vintage cartoons will play in one of the Ciné theatres throughout the event as alternative fun for kids.
Buy Tickets Now: https://www.athenscine.com/movie/really-big-art-rally/
Attendees will be able to buy original art works produced by local artists during hour-long art-making rounds. The schedule starts at 10:00, with three rounds of art-making and ongoing sales (10-11am; 11:15am-12:15pm; and 12:30– 1:30pm) with a final half-price sale starting at 1:30pm. Multiple buyers vying for the same piece will draw the high-card from the deck to win the right to purchase.
Really BIG Art Rally Participating Artists and Schedule Coming Soon
- Round One: 10:00-11:00
- Round Two: 11:15 – 12:15
- Round Three: 12:30-1:30
- Final Half-Price Sale: 1:30 until sold-out or 3:00, whichever comes first
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Matching Funds Partner ($10,000)
The James E. and Betty J. Huffer Foundation
Gargantuan ($1000)
Todd Emily Community Fund
Behemoth ($500)
Goliath ($250)
Proceeds from the event provide direct support for both Ciné and ATHICA programs.
All artists that are interested in participating are invited to complete the artist confirmation form. Once maximum capacity is reached, interested artists will be added to a waiting list.
Invitation to Artists / Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/AnDEqRqVCZKdRu8x7
Athens businesses and individuals are invited to sponsor this important and lively fundraising event that supports two essential non-profit centers of creativity and culture in Athens.
Invitation to Sponsors: https://athica.org/updates/sponsor-rbar/
