Shopping for the Japanese Relief Effort: Part II

Happy Monday everyone!

Here are some wonderful items from our fellow artisans that would make great gifts for others or for perhaps for yourself... Proceeds from these sales will be donated to the Japanese relief effort.


A Bear Hug for Japan
Available from sleepyking's Etsy Shop

Dream Big for Japan
Available from treespacestudio's Etsy shop

Hand-Painted Throw Pillows
Available from derilyns Etsy shop

Japan Relief Pocket Bear
Available from gabrielefelt's Etsy shop

Rebuild Japan Benefit Tee Shirt
Available from Sans Oceana Webshop

This interview with Former Shooto heavyweight champion, Enson Inoue, is quite eye-opening: http://www.mmafighting.com/2011/04/06/enson-inoue-discusses-charity-work-life-in-evacuation-centers/?ncid=webmail

We can only hope that others who can, will follow his example.

Shopping for the Japanese Relief Effort: Part I

You know you want to pick up a couple of these for others or even for yourself... Have a nice weekend everyone!

Aisu the Ice Pop
Dan Goodsell

All proceeds from the sale of Aisu will be going to Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue and Support

You can purchase Aisu through Dan's Webstore

Nekoneko Japan Earthquake Relief Series Print
Luli Bunny

75% of profits from these prints go to support Doctors Without Borders earthquake and disaster relief efforts in Japan

You can purchase this print through the Poster Cause Project Webstore

I Love Japan Button
artfulbadger

100% of the profits will go to the Canadian Red Cross relief efforts to help those affected by the earthquake and tsunami

You can purchase this button in the artfulbadger's Etsy Shop

All Natural and Organic Cookies Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies
Scrumptulicious by inkandpaperarts

$10 per order will be donated to Direct Relief International

You can purchase these cookies in the Scrumptulicious Etsy Shop

JoMar Visions Spring Group Show

Tomorrow the critters (and some of my paintings) will make an appearance at the JoMar Visions Spring Group Show, at the Hardy and Nance Studios, from 1-5 pm. 20% of my sales at this show and in my etsy shop during the month of March will be combined and donated to the Red Cross to assist with the relief effort in Japan. Some other artists in this show have pledged similar donations as well, so come pick up some great art AND help Japan! There will be sculptures, paintings, photography- a little bit of everything...

The artists Include:

JOY BECKLER
STEPHANIE DARLING
JENNIFER ELI
JOANA ESTEVES
CLIFF FRANKS
VALERIE G.
LORRAINE MARTIN
P.A. MUELLER
APRIL MURPHY
MARK RODEN
SALLY STUBBS
DUNE TENCER
DIANNE WEBB
MICHAEL WOOTEN

This event is in conjunction with the Hardy and Nance Studios 3rd Saturday Open House. Several Studios will also open doors to show their works of art as well. There's a lot going on so come on over!

JoMar Visions Studios:
(In Hardy & Nance St. Studios)
902 Hardy St., Houston TX, 77020
832.474.3116

-Free and open to the public
-Street parking
-Great refreshments!

Artist Help for Japan

There are several generous individuals and organizations in our community helping with the relief effort in Japan. Please take a minute to click on the links and think of making a donation or a purchase. If you are an artist, there still may be time for you to donate work to one of the shows taking place within the next few weeks. Thanks!

The Poster Cause Project

#Pray for Japan

Shin Tanaka

Martin Hsu

Kaiju for Japan

Secret Serpents

Etsy

Giant Robot and Unicef

We Heart Japan

Rotofugi

Gargamel

MoMA

Help for our Friends in Japan

Just a short post today...

I am so upset as a result of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Throughout my life in art and music, I have met so many wonderful people from this country, and I am terribly worried about them and their families. We are deeply indebted to them for many things, especially those of us involved with the urban vinyl toy community.

I've included a link from our local NBC station with information as to ways you can help: http://www.click2houston.com/japan-earthquake/27162022/detail.html

In addition, 20% from all Cultured Critter Collective sales during the month of March (at local Houston shows and in my etsy shop) will be combined and donated to the Red Cross to help with their relief efforts for the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.