Third annual RECYCLED ART SHOW exhibiting April 1-4 at the
LINEN BUILDING

More than 50 artists created artwork from at least 75% recycled materials

Silent auction benefits SHIP, Inc. and Second Chance Building Materials Center

First Thursday kickoff reception features music by GREG BRIDGES

Art and conservation come together to celebrate and support a great cause at the Third Annual Recycled Art Show April 1 to 4 at the Linen Building, 1402 W. Grove St. in Downtown Boise's Linen District. Artwork will be displayed and open for bidding from 5 to 9 p.m. April 1, noon to 7 p.m. April 2, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 3 and 9 a.m. to noon April 4. Admission is free.

The Recycled Art Show will kick off with a First Thursday artist reception (5 to 9 p.m.), giving art and recycling connoisseurs the opportunity to meet all of Boise's best artists creating pieces for this year's art show and place opening bids in the silent auction.

All of this year's 50-plus artists have created artwork from at least 75 percent recycled materials and have donated it to the silent auction, which is raising funds for SHIP, Inc. and the Second Chance Building Materials Center - transforming the lives of people in recovery by providing supportive sober housing, recovery support services, work training and Green Job opportunities. Some of the artists have selected mahogany doors (donated to Second Chance from the Capitol renovation) from which to create their art.

Live music will be provided by singer-songwriter Greg Bridges. Bridges is the singer and guitarist for the jammy Southern rock/country blues sextet Garden City Limits. Learn more about this native Tennessean and hear his music at myspace.com/gregbridges.

Join us as we celebrate art, artists, recycling and a great cause. For more information and to download an application, go to shipinc.org.

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