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P r o v i d i n g Q u a l i t y A f f o r d a b l e H o u s i n gO p p o r t u n i t i e s S i n c e 1 9 9 8

Hear t o f the Ci ty Ne ighborhoods, Inc .42 Plymouth Avenue || Buffalo NY 14201

Phone (716) 882-7661 || Fax (716) 882-7662www.hocn.org

www.facebook.com/heartofthecityneighborhoods

Dear Buffalo Artist,

Dedicated to neighborhood revitalization, Heart of the City Neighborhoods (HOCN) is a non-for-profitCommunity Development Corporation that works with the community to achieve efforts of growth anddevelopment. HOCN, community residents, and neighborhood organizations are committed to creatingmixed-income neighborhoods where families will enjoy a high quality of life.

In order to support affordable housing needs in our community through 2012, HOCN will be hosting aSilent Auction and Benefit in November, entitled “Art for Sustainability”. For this benefit, we are currently

seeking donated artworks of professional quality to be auctioned. Artworks can include drawings,paintings, photographs, sculptures, graphic design, pottery, jewelry and prints. Artworks are encouraged

to reflect on home, community, and/or the Lower West Side, however are not limited to this subject.

Heart of the City is proud to say that 94% of our finances go back into our community. Every dollar madefrom “Art for Sustainability” will be put into providing quality, affordable housing to Buffalo’s Lower WestSide.

Artist contributions will be recognized through promotion of this fundraiser, as well as at the event. Artistswill have bios displayed next to their work, and will additionally be invited to join us at this event tonetwork. All contributions are tax deductible, to the limits allowed by law, as no goods or services wereprovided to you in consideration of your generosity, and a letter confirming the amount of your donationwill be provided for tax purposes.

Artists can participate by filling out the attached Original Artwork Submission Application by no laterthat October 14th, 2011. Please feel free to make as many copies as necessary and distribute as you seefit. This application can also be obtained by contacting our Community Outreach Coordinator, JenniferYuhnke, at (716) 882-7661 ext 202 or [email protected].

We thank you for your continued support of Heart of the City Neighborhoods.

Sincerely, Heart of the City Neighborhoods, Inc.’s Staff and Board Members



CALL FORARTISTS

Heart of the City Neighborhoods, Inc. is currently seekingdonated original artworks to raise money at our

November Silent Auction & Benefit, “Art for Sustainability.”

Photographs, Drawings, Paintings, Sculptures, and more!

DONATE YOUR ARTWORKTO SUPPORT

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

DEVELOPMENT IN BUFFALO’SLOWER WEST S IDE COMMUNITY!

To support Heart of the City and this event through

your in-kind donation, contact our

Community Outreach Coordinator

at [email protected] or (716) 882-7661 ext 202

WWW.HOCN.ORGFIND US ON FACEBOOK!

42 PLYMOUTH AVE BUFFALO NY 14201TEL 716.882.7661 FAX 716.882.7662

Heart of the City Neighborhoods, Inc. is a non-profit Community Development Corporation dedicated to providing

quality affordable housing opportunities to Buffalo’s Lower West Side



Heart of the City Neighborhoods, Inc. Presents:

“ART FOR SUSTAINABILITY” Silent Auction & Benefit

Artwork Submission Application

Name (to appear listed by your artwork):

Phone: Email:

Mailing Address:

Type of Artwork:

Title of Artwork (if applicable):

Short Biography on Artist and Artwork (100 words or less):

I understand that by signing below, I agree to donate my original artwork to Heart of the City

Neighborhoods, Inc. I attest to the item(s) being my original work (or print of an original) and

give permission for the item(s) to be used in media by Heart of the City Neighborhoods, Inc. for

promotional/ informational purposes.

Signature__________________________________________ Date_________________



“ART FOR SUSTAINABILITY” Silent Auction & Benefit

Before you submit your application, please make sure that you have met the eligibility

requirements:

All artwork must be donated to Heart of the City with the purpose of being auctioned. All

proceeds from your donated work will go towards providing quality, affordable housing

opportunities to Buffalo’s Lower West Side.

Artwork may include paintings, drawings, graphic design, photography, small sculptures,

pottery, jewelry, and prints of original works

All artwork must be original, or a print of an original

Artwork submitted for review must be available for exhibition on the date of the event

Artists must coordinate the transport of their work(s) to Heart of the City Neighborhoods, Inc.,

unless other arrangements are made with the agency, by no later than Monday, October 31st

Please include with your application:

Two (2) digital photographs of your artwork

If you mail your submission, please include a CD or USB instead of a printed copy or slide.

Please note that CDs and USBs can be returned, if arrangements are made with agency.

Application/Submission Deadline: Friday, October 14th

, 2011

Space is limited! Please submit your application right away to ensure that your artwork is

featured in this special event!

How to submit your application and artwork:

Emailed submissions can be sent to

[email protected]

Please include digital photographs and your

completed PDF application as attachments.

*Because your signature is required, we recommendthat you print and sign your completed application,

then scan for email. Applications can also be

submitted by mail separate from emailed digital

photographs.

Submissions can be mailed or delivered to:

Heart of the City Neighborhoods, Inc.

Attn: Art for Sustainability

42 Plymouth AvenueBuffalo NY 14201