S2 Ep386: GOOD DEEDS: Gulfport Gala & Arts Auction Benefits Gulfport Senior

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2/8 – Special Delivery Gala & Auction sponsored by the Gulfport Senior Foundation Ten talented local artists have transformed ordinary mailboxes into extraordinary works of art, complete with matching posts, blending artistry with functionality. These one-of-a-kind creations will be auctioned live, with proceeds supporting the Gulfport Senior Center Foundation’s Building Commitment Fund. The 2025 contributing artists are Kiersty Long, Stacey Purcell, Eric Folsom, Jason Durocher, CreaSirene Egan Romanelli, Jane Van Der Voordt, Doug D’souza, David Feldman, Scott Linde, and Leslie Gilchrist. Nanette Wiser spoke with Karen Love , Julie Armstrong of The Think Tank, the volunteer group that organized the artists and mailbox transformation and artist Scott Linde. Designs are eclectic, including a gecko metal sculpture, steampunk, whimsical sea scape, an octopus and kittens/hearts. Before mailboxes, Karen Love and posse painted and redesigned Adirondack chairs for auction. "We even talked about artists designs on toilet seat covers," says Love with a laugh.
Special Delivery Artistic Mailbox Auction benefits the Gulfport Senior Foundation, and starts with a reception at 5pm followed by 6pm auction at the Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave S, Gulfport Learn more: https://gulfportseniorfoundation.org/
More Gulfport Senior Foundation Events:
1/31Love & Luck Casino Night @ The Maria Center, Gulfport
2/3 Sip, Chat, & Paint – Pair of Pearls @ The Gulfport senior Center
2/17 Kevin Flynn Comedy Show @ The Catherine Hickman Theater
3/1 The Mad Beach Band @ The Catherine Hickman Theater
3/3 Night in Italy @ The Maria Center, Gulfport
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