One Earth Wine Tasting and Juried Art Show

Gallery 529 of Littleton, in conjunction with the Gallery Café, is pleased to announce a new juried art show and fundraising effort to benefit Loaves and Fishes of Ayer. Based on the proverb, “He who tends a fig tree shall eat its fruit” the Gallery Café and Gallery 529 are planning a two week focus on ways we can all work to save our planet, so it can continue to provide for all of us.

According to Gallery and Café owner Virginia Wood, “Lately, I have been feeling like I need to do more to help protect the environment. This event is the beginning of a series of events to focus on critical issues which will culminate with a call to action delineating a series of simple tasks folks can do to help. I just don’t think we can sit back any longer…too much is at stake.”

The event starts on Saturday, January 14th, from 7 to 9 pm, with a kick off party. Food will be provided by the Gallery Café, and Colonial Spirits of Acton assisted by Sue Nordberg of Martignetti Liquors will be hosting a wine tasting promoting its organic wines. The artists of Gallery 529, of whom there are 30 member artists, are also supporting the theme by creating artwork from recycled or up-cycled materials. Nancy Burke, a glass artist from Marlboro, makes beautiful cheese boards from recycled melted wine and champagne bottles. Jewelry artist Diane Delgado from Carlisle, Ma. will be highlighting her etched copper jewelry made from upcycled copper flashing.

All local artists are encouraged to submit their artwork supporting the theme. Entries are now being accepted. Check the website for more information. There will be no entry fees to encourage more folks to enter and support the good work of Loaves and Fishes.

The Gallery Café, during the two weeks of the event, will be donating 10% of its food sales to Loaves and Fishes. Gallery 529 will also donate 10% of its sales during the two weeks to Loaves and Fishes. Tickets to the kick off party can be purchased at www.gallery529.com/events. Tickets purchased will also support the good work of Loaves and Fishes - $20 of every ticket sold will go directly to the organization.

On January 21, or very soon thereafter, we also hope to host a call to action lecture and discussion, where folks can get involved to help on local initiatives. More information on that to follow!

For more information, contact Virginia Wood at Gallery 529. 978-486-0187 or vwood@gallery529.com.