Toss in a Coin or
Two and Help Make Other’s Wishes Come
True
In the heart of
downtown Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 18
one-of-a-kind sculptural fountains went
on display at the Art Walk, Friday May
12, 2006. This community art project
will line the streets of downtown Coeur
d’Alene from May 12 - September 7,
2006. The display of fountains will be
on Sherman Avenue stretching from 2nd -
5th streets, and one is located in the
Mountain West Bank lobby on the corner
of Ramsey and Kathleen.
“Fountains of
Wishes” Community Art Project utilizes
sculptural fountains as a fundraising
vehicle for local non-profit
organizations. Through generous
sponsorships, artists created unique, one-of-a-kind,
sculptural fountains
measuring 5 sq. ft. at the base and up
to 7 ft.
high. Mediums
range from metal, bronze and copper to
painted ceramic, tiles, cement and
granite rock. Artists, non-profits and
sponsors will be stationed at each
fountain during the Art Walk to further
discuss their involvement in the
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The fountains serve as a fundraising
medium for 18 local non-profits in two
ways: • Coins thrown into each fountain
will be collected by the specific
non-profits the fountain represents.
• The fountain
auction held on September 9, 2006 where
the non-profits will receive the net
proceeds of sales from their particular
fountain.
Take the “Walk
of Wishes” and explore each fountain’s
unique beauty. Toss in a coin or two -
your wishes help make others’ wishes
come true. |
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Each of these
one-of-a-kind fountains will be
auctioned off on September 9, 2006 from
3-7 p.m. at a private lakeside Italian
Villa. Tickets for the event will go on
sale in mid-summer with more information
to be posted on the Web site
www.fountainsofwishes.com
The project was created by MERGE - A
Fundraising Organization, Inc. (MERGE)
with the goal of helping non-profit
organizations raise funds and awareness
while increasing public appreciation for
art. MERGE is a for-profit corporation
that facilitates and/or assists
organizations with fundraising
events. MERGE stands for Merging
Elements Required for Great Events.
www.fountainsofwishes.com or
208-691-7797.
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