Painter Hosts Fundraiser for Grassroots at Sheebeen Busy Studio

Irish born oil painter and illustrator Katherine Farrell is hosting a fundraiser for Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center on Sunday, Nov. 7, from 1-5 p.m. The benefit will feature her original oil paintings. Twenty-five percent of sales proceeds will be donated to Grassroots to support its crisis and shelter services. The event will be held at Sheebeen Busy Studio, 10225 Camelford Court, Ellicott City. Parking is limited. Refreshments will be served.

The event is mostly outdoors, but attendees are asked to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status. Hand sanitizer and extra masks will be available. The event is free; donations to Grassroots will be accepted

Farrell has been painting for more than 20 years. Her work is characterized by its direct observation of light on form. She is passionate about art as a form of social justice. Visit http://fineartamerica.com/artist/katherine+farrell to see examples of her work.

For more information, contact KatherineFarrell@sheebeenbusy.com.

About Grassroots

Grassroots provides the county’s only emergency shelter and 24-hour crisis intervention services. Professional crisis counselors staff Grassroots’ 24-hour hotline; see walk-in clients in need of immediate counseling; and operate the Mobile Crisis Team, which responds with the police to community emergencies. Grassroots also manages the county's emergency shelter for men, women and families who are homeless and serves as the single point of entry for the Coordinated System of Homeless Services. In addition, Grassroots operates the Day Resource Center in the Leola Dorsey Community Resource Center and manages the Cold Weather Shelter during the winter months. For information, visit www.grassrootscrisis.org