Finale!

May's First Friday delivered many wonderful 'firsts' for Windows of Youth.  Congratulations to the high school artists, representing all six high schools, who participated in this first (annual?) fundraiser for Youth Homes.  For many, it was their first opportunity to reach out to help fellow youth in Youth Homes.  It was also the first gallery showing for a number of the student artists-and feedback is suggesting it was one of the best showings in town that evening!  This was the first time that the members of the committee (Mary Firth, Ramey Kodadek, JoAnn Steen, Theresa Strauch, Russ Thomas-you guys rock!) came together to make the event possible.  It was our first time working with Home Resources and Charlie Stevenson-without their contribution we could not have raised over $2,500.00!  The media coverage was first rate-thank you to Cherry Creek Radio, Gap Broadcasting, Montana Radio Company, KPAX, and the Missoulian...you all did a stellar job getting the word out.

And the word is out.  Stay tuned to find out what next year holds...

Thank you, Charlie Stevenson, for the use of Studio C-we appreciate you!!!!

Media Coverage!

We have been so blessed with the media coverage of this event!

Yesterday, KPAX News did a spot during their 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. evening broadcast.  You can see the clip here:

http://www.kpax.com/news/windows-of-youth-project-makes-a-difference-for-local-non-profit/#!prettyPhoto/0/

Today we are featured in the Missoulian Entertainer!  Go directly to the online article:

http://missoulian.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/open-to-the-soul-auction-of-student-windows-to-benefit/article_cca54f58-b402-11e2-b91c-0019bb2963f4.html

Make sure to come on out tonight to 420 N. Higgins, Studio C, to support this event!

Studio C - Windows Ready to Display!

Yes we have been very busy setting up the windows to display in Studio C.  You can take a look at them here first!  All of these pieces are available for sale at the silent auction, May 3rd, at 420 N. Higgins in downtown Missoula.  Take a virtual walk through the studio by browsing the pictures below and enjoy the preview!

As you walk in the front door of the studio and look to the left,

you begin to see the variety of artwork that will be shown...

This is an etched window hanging at the entrance...

Some of the artwork ports a Montana theme with tributes to the great outdoors

as well as support for our local Griz teams...

Coming in the entrance, this wall is to the right and gives you an idea

of the various shapes and sizes of the windows...

As you come in the entrance, this is further down the left side wall...

and further down the right side wall...

The right wall continues showing the variety of mediums used 

from tissue paper, magazines, a torn novel, acrylic, etched glass, and more!

This is the front side of the wall that separates the two main spaces in the studio.

You could call this the back wall of the front area...

Continuing down the left side of the wall, you can just peek around the corner

 at the opening into the rear space of the studio...

As you walk around the wall in to the rear space you see

 the reverse side of the separation wall.  

That left side of the small yellow framed window was made into a chalkboard,

while the right side is etched glass.

This wall is to the left of the picture above.

You really need to come down to the studio to see these works of art in person!

Below is the back wall of the rear area in the studio. 

You can see by the variety that there is surely something to suit every artistic taste!

And finally, the last portion of the left side wall.  

We sure hope you have enjoyed this virtual tour and preview of the windows!

The photo images on the web do NOT do these art pieces justice.  So please come on down and take a look at them at Studio C, 420 N. Higgins (corner of Higgins and Pine).  Friday, May 3rd, from 5 - 7 p.m.   There will be a silent auction for all 56 windows.   Starting bid is $25 per item with $5 incremental raises.  After 6:30 p.m. you may buy a window outright for $50 over the highest bid if you don't want to miss out on your favorite window!  We are looking forward to seeing you all there!