Paddle8 Auction to Benefit Free Arts NYC

NEW YORK, March 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The online auction house Paddle8 is proud to partner on an art auction to benefit Free Arts NYC, a local organization providing underserved children and families with a unique combination of educational arts and mentoring programs that help them to foster the self-confidence and resiliency needed to realize their fullest potential. The auction opened today, Thursday, March 19th, 2015 at Noon EDT with 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the large-scale mosaic work by artist Jason Dussault entitled Joker, 2015 ($25,000 value) and the limited edition Deconstructive/Constructive lithographs (sold at $125 each /Edition of 500) directed to benefit FreeArts NYC. Visit Paddle8 to place your bid: http://paddle8.com/auction/jasondussault

"Growing up in a small rural Canadian town in the late seventies and early eighties with young parents struggling to find their way, I spent much of my time alone, and the only access to art I had was comic books. I would spend hours trying to redraw these characters. Deconstructive/Constructive is my tribute to comic book art, my first love and inspiration. I believe that each person has their own unique gift to offer the world. I was very fortunate that my family was supportive and provided me with the encouragement and tools I needed to develop my gift. Unfortunately in life those gifts can be stifled simply by lack of opportunity for many children. Free Arts NYC gives the children of NYC hope through access to supplies, programs and artists and I am proud to do my part and participate with this wonderful charity." -- Jason Dussault, Artist

"Free Arts NYC is honored to be chosen by Jason Dussault as the charitable beneficiary of this show. The funds raised through this partnership will help us provide the children and families who participate in our programs with access to the arts. We thank Jason for his generosity and his support of Free Arts NYC."  -- Liz Hopfan, Founder & Executive Director, Free Arts NYC

Interested media who wish to attend the Deconstructive/Constructive Opening Reception at the Hoerle-Guggenheim Gallery or to schedule an interview with artist Jason Dussault please contact WORKHOUSE, CEO Adam Nelson via [email protected] or by telephone +1 212. 645. 8006 

The Hoerle-Guggenheim Gallery presents Deconstructive/Constructive, a body of iconic mosaic works by Jason Dussault on view from March 20 – April 8, 2015 at the Hoerle-Guggenheim Gallery located at 527 West 23rd Street in New York City.

For more information about the artist visit www.jasondussault.com or www.hoerle-guggenheim.com Instagram @jason_dussault_art  

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