Art For Japan

Boston artist Sophie Truong has organized a benefit gallery showing to help the victims of the multiple tragedies that took place in Japan this past month with the full consequences still not known as this story continues to unfold.

Jo Ann Rotschild has generously donated her gallery space, Gallery 535, adjacent to her studio at 535 Albany street, in the South End. The event is scheduled for Friday, May 6, 2011 from 6-9 PM. This coincides with the area's first Fridays event so it is hoped that there will be a good turnout.

There is parking on Albany street in the evening, and parking at 580 Harrison, 2 blocks away, which will also be open for First Friday.

Currently 50 artists have donated their works for the event. Please come out and join us for a special evening of charity, community and wonderful art.

I am planning a special portrait for the exhibition and I am very excited about not only providing the piece, but the session promises to be fun and great energy. The photo session is scheduled for this Saturday!

You can see some of the work already donated on the FB page for the event.

There are so many in need in so many places in the world. Take this as a reminder to give to your charity of choice.

It will make your day!