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THE OLD BREWERY MISSION… BRIGHTENING WALLS AND LIVES

 

Since 1889 the Old Brewery Mission has worked with Montreal’s homeless.  It’s mission is to end the cycle of homelessness and provide support to those at risk or experiencing homelessness on the streets of Montreal.  So, when Bob Venafro, my good friend and fellow artist asked if I would donate a painting to assist the cause it was easy to support.  My painting was called “Coming Home”. 


 

I was not the only artist.  Bob, along with Helen Fortin, another Montreal based artist, organized an event at the Monument National whereby a total of 16 artists donated art which will be displayed in the Old Brewery Mission’s 15 properties. Hopefully, our art will not only brighten the walls of these buildings, but also, more importantly, the lives of those in need.

 

Here are some photos from the event.


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LA MISSION OLD BREWERY… ILLUMINER LES MURS ET LES VIES

 

Depuis 1889, la Mission Old Brewery travaille avec personnes en situation d’itinérance de Montréal. Sa mission est de mettre fin au cycle de l’itinérance et d’apporter du soutien aux personnes à risque ou en situation d’itinérance dans les rues de Montréal. Ainsi, lorsque Bob Venafro, mon bon ami et collègue artiste, m’a demandé si je voulais faire don d’une peinture pour soutenir la cause, il a été facile de soutenir la cause. Ma peinture s’appelait « Coming Home ». 

 

Je n’étais pas le seule artiste. Bob, avec Helen Fortin, une autre artiste basée à Montréal, a organisé un événement au Monument National au cours duquel un total de 16 artistes ont fait don d’œuvres d’art qui seront exposées dans les 15 propriétés de la Mission Old Brewery. Nous espérons que notre art égayera non seulement les murs de ces bâtiments, mais aussi, plus important encore, la vie de ceux qui en ont besoin.

 

Voici quelques photos de l’événement.



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