text me

benefiting lighthouse writers workshop

june 7-21, 2019

Lighthouse, 1515 Race st., denver, co 80206

 

Text Me features text-based artworks as well as pieces by artists who write and writers who make art throughout the historic Milheim House during Lighthouse’s annual two-week literary festival, Lit Fest. Proceeds raised from art sales will benefit Lighthouse's Fellowships for free or partial tuition to workshops, master classes, and extended programs for talented writers experiencing financial hardships like veterans, writers of color and single parents. Participating artists include: Chloé Besson, Cory Feder, Brian Fouhy, Greg Gandy, Caleb Hahne (courtesy of Rule Gallery), Abigail Lahnert, Kimberly McClintock, Roberta Payne, Valarie Savarie, Frankie Toan and Joshua Ware.

 
“total animal soup,” Joshua Ware, acrylic paint, gel medium, varnish, gel transfers (toner ink), archival adhesive, and paper on wood, 54”h x 50”w, $5,000

“total animal soup,” Joshua Ware, acrylic paint, gel medium, varnish, gel transfers (toner ink), archival adhesive, and paper on wood, 54”h x 50”w, $5,000

 
“Black Stripe,” Chloé Besson, Cyanotype print, typewriter text, 9-1/2”h x 8”w, $120 ($60 from the sale of this work goes to Lighthouse; the remainder goes to the artist)

“Black Stripe,” Chloé Besson, Cyanotype print, typewriter text, 9-1/2”h x 8”w, $120 ($60 from the sale of this work goes to Lighthouse; the remainder goes to the artist)

“Canada,” Kimberly McClintock, Limited edition carbon pigment print, 30”h x 24”, $900 ($450 from the sale of this artwork goes to Lighthouse; the remainder goes to the artist)

“Canada,” Kimberly McClintock, Limited edition carbon pigment print, 30”h x 24”, $900 ($450 from the sale of this artwork goes to Lighthouse; the remainder goes to the artist)

 
“What Doth Hide Behind That Blue Beard?,” Valerie Savarie, altered book, string, acrylic, 7-1/2”h x 5-1/4”w, $300 ($150 from the sale of this work goes to Lighthouse’ the remainder goes to the artist)

“What Doth Hide Behind That Blue Beard?,” Valerie Savarie, altered book, string, acrylic, 7-1/2”h x 5-1/4”w, $300 ($150 from the sale of this work goes to Lighthouse’ the remainder goes to the artist)

 
“Line of Flight,” Abigail Lahnert, 22”h x 30”

“Line of Flight,” Abigail Lahnert, 22”h x 30”

“Wonder",” Brian Fouhy, photograph, 8” x 8” image, 14’ x 14’ framed, $150

“Wonder",” Brian Fouhy, photograph, 8” x 8” image, 14’ x 14’ framed, $150