From staff reports
Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry’s Annual Upcycled Art Auction, presented by SKB and the Beaufort Realtors Association, will take place from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, March 22 at the Holiday Inn & Suites, 2225 Boundary Street in Beaufort.
Legendary sweetgrass basketweaver Jery Taylor, the volunteers of Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry’s own woodshop, and Amiri Farris, the USC Beaufort’s artist in residence, with his students, are part of the line-up of more than 60 artists who have submitted an intriguing variety of work for attendees to bid on.
The silent auction begins at 6 p.m. with the live auction starting at 7:30 p.m.. Former Beaufort resident, gallery owner, and artist Deanna Bowdish returns as auctioneer. Beek Webb & Friends will provide the entertainment and heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic beverages will be served.
Brenda Dooley, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry said in a news release, “It is exciting that what started as our birdhouse auction so many years ago has grown into such a large community event. I hope everyone will join us for an evening of art, fun, and supporting affordable housing.”
All proceeds go toward the building of a home for a deserving local family. Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased on the Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry’s website (https://bit.ly/3UC6IiE) or at the door for $60, if still available.
Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry is part of a global non-profit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities, and hope. Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally through constructing, rehabilitating, and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions.
Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry serves all of Beaufort and Jasper counties and is the only organization in these areas building new homes for residents who earn between 30% and 80% of the median income of their county.
