ART from the ashes and the
Glendale Parks & Open Space Foundation
announce exhibition to benefit Deukmejian Wilderness Park
(Glendale, CA, 3/2/10) - This Spring, ART from the ashes will host an art exhibition in partnership with the Glendale Parks & Open Space Foundation to benefit the rehabilitation of Deukmejian Wilderness Park. A portion of the proceeds will foster a new chapter in the park’s history; one that will include the restoration of its habitat, the rebuilding of trails and the renovation of the historic Le Mesnager Barn. Details about the exact time and location of the exhibition will be announced at a later date.
On the afternoon of August 26, 2009, a wildfire broke out in San Gabriel Mountains. This blaze, known as the Station Fire, devastated over 250 square miles of the Angeles National Forest and was the largest in Los Angeles County recorded history. To protect surrounding communities from the fire, nearly all 709 acres of the bordering Deukmejian Wilderness Park in the City of Glendale were strategically burned. The resulting destruction devastated the plant and animal life that once flourished in the Park and has compromised hiking trails and temporarily closed the park to the community.
Deukmejian Wilderness Park lies at the northernmost spot in Glendale, California, at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains. This rugged, 709-acre site is bordered on the North, West and East by the Angeles Forest, overlooking the communities of La Crescenta and Tujunga. It contains picnic facilities, an amphitheater, walking paths, the Glendale Park Naturalists headquarters and, on its southern perimeter, the historic Le Mesnager Barn. The natural beauty of this California chaparral is a cherished destination for members of the community and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
About ART from the ashes
ART from the ashes is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of independent artists and volunteers, founded by native Californian and Glendale resident Joy Feuer, who contribute talent, time and energy to create art for resource. Artwork is crafted from materials collected from fire site locations and exhibited in a charity art exhibition.
ART from the ashes is about transformation. Our goal is to provide a cathartic avenue to victims of wildfire by transfiguring fire site debris into beautiful works of art. By using reclaimed materials as our medium, we hope to inspire & support the heart, mind and planet.
About The Glendale Parks & Open Space Foundation
The Glendale Parks & Open Space Foundation was established as a 501(c)(3) organization in 2009 by a group of devoted Glendale residents who believed that a nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping parks beautiful and supporting recreation programs could have a positive impact on their city.
The organization seeks to raise funds through events, donations, grants and other activities in order to foster safe, well-maintained parks, picturesque open spaces, and innovative programs for children and adults alike.
For more information about ART from the Ashes go to:
www.artfromtheashes.org
For more information about the Glendale Parks & Open Space Foundation go to:
www.glendaleparksfoundation.org
Art from the ashes media contact:
Stacy Conde
Stacy@artfromtheashes.org
(760) 464-5967
Glendale Parks & Open Space Foundation media contact:
Dottie Sharkey
dottiesharkey@aol.com
(818) 247-1221
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~ Henry David Thoreau
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