The Art 4 Shelter virtual art sale & auction begins May 12 at noon and ends May 16 at 5:00 p.m. Over 1,600 pieces of original artwork, photography, and ceramics are available for purchase to support Simpson’s shelter and housing programs. Enjoy watching our new Art 4 Shelter video created by Maribeth Romslo. Visit www.art4shelter.org to begin shopping!
Food stylist Abby Wyckoff and photo stylist Juli Hanssen share a talent for design and a love of art. Creative professionals in the community, the duo also leverages their strengths as volunteer committee members for Simpson’s annual Art 4 Shelter fundraiser.
Five years ago,
Kim Senn is an artist, business owner, and community advocate committed to helping end homelessness. She studied journalism and started her professional career in advertising. To create balance in her life, Kim recalls taking life drawing classes and focusing her energy on drawing, painting, and jewelry projects. Art continues to be her creative outlet and an essential element of her professional endeavors.
Celebrating 10 years as an artist, botanical printmaker Linda Snouffer describes her work as “multi-layered fine-art.” Over the years of practice and learning from artists in the field, she has fine-tuned her techniques to create a stunning and varied collection of prints.
“I started out making simple leaf prints.
Art submissions may be dropped off at the UPS store in Golden Valley until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 1. Click here to submit artwork.
Art 4 Shelter is an exhibit and sale of original artwork on paper by emerging and established artists.
Thank you for joining us for the 11th annual Art 4 Shelter!
To shop the virtual art sale and auction, click here.
Simpson is excited to be moving forward with plans to create Simpson’s Community Shelter and Apartments, a national best practice low-barrier shelter model with 70 beds and 42 units of permanent housing, intentionally designed to meet the short-term housing needs of shelter guests. This modern and dignified low-barrier space will be developed at the site of Simpson’s current shelter.
Saturday, May 1, 12:00pm at the Linney Studio of The Lynhall
Dr. Zwack, the design brand of U.S.-based fashion designer Meghan Zwack, features unique hand-made, one-of-a-kind pieces. Meghan is passionate about fashion design and committed to helping to end homelessness. She invites the community to her Dr. Zwack Gold Lion Collection Preview,
Last week 14 parents and guardians in Simpson’s Family Housing Program participated in Mamas’ Day of Healing — a virtual retreat for self-care, learning, dreaming, and connection.
The two–and–half hour session was hosted by Simpson’s Early Childhood Team led by Nedra Robinson and the Children and Youth Services Team led by Manager Jocelyn Pickreign.
One year has passed since the COVID-19 pandemic began to change our community. The devastation of this public health crisis and the community’s anguish and healing following the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police has resulted in loss, instability, and disconnection — with the harm most significantly felt by individuals who are Black,
