River Arts Relief Fund
Donation protected
**This GoFundMe has been set up to raise funds for the displaced artists of the River Arts District. In addition to the silent auction we are hosting (details below), this platform is available for anyone who would like to contribute financially to support our efforts. We are also accepting donations of art supplies to help the artists when they are ready to resume their work. Art supplies may be dropped off at Fischman Gallery, located at 133 N. Commerce St., Johnson City TN. Details on how artists will receive these supplies will be added shortly.
River Arts Relief Fund is managed by Yvonne McMahan and Elena Corradino to aide the artists of the River Arts District who have been impacted by flooding. The upcoming auction on October 10th will be in collaboration with Fischman Gallery, who will also be hosting the event.
River Arts Relief Auction: A Silent Auction to Support Hurricane Helene Victims
Hosted at Fischman Gallery, Downtown Johnson City, TN
Johnson City, TN – In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on the River Arts District in Asheville, NC, local artists and community members are coming together for the River Arts Relief Auction. Artists from our community are donating artwork and helping to raise funds for those suffering from the effects of Hurricane Helene.
The auction will take place at Fischman Gallery, 133 N. Commerce St., in downtown Johnson City, TN, on October 10th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on a wide array of artwork generously donated by artists from the region. All proceeds will go directly to relief efforts supporting those who have lost their studios, homes, and workspaces in the River Arts District.
Event Name: River Arts Relief Auction
Date: October 10th
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Fischman Gallery, 133 N. Commerce St., Johnson City, TN
How to Help: Donations of artwork are being accepted until October 9th, 2024. Contact [email redacted] for details on how to contribute.
Auction Schedule:
6:30 p.m. – Doors open at Fischman Gallery. Attendees are invited to browse the art, place silent auction bids, and enjoy light refreshments and beverages provided throughout the event.
7:00 p.m. – A welcome announcement will be made, thanking the artists, attendees, and community for their support and participation. This will also be a moment to reflect on the importance of coming together to support those impacted by Hurricane Helene.
6:30-8:30 p.m. – Bidding will continue throughout the event. Attendees may place bids on any of the artwork displayed. Those interested in purchasing art are not required to stay until the end of the event, but they are welcome to continue enjoying the refreshments and support the relief effort.
8:30 p.m. – The auction will officially close, and all bids at this time will be considered final. Winning bidders present at the event will be notified immediately.
Post-event – For any winning bidders not present at 8:30 p.m., Fischman Gallery will contact them to finalize payment and arrange for artwork pick-up.
Artists are encouraged to submit artwork to be auctioned. Please check out our website:
For media inquiries, artist interviews, or additional information, please contact Nancy Fischman at [email redacted].
Let’s come together as a community to support the arts and help those in need.
Co-organizers (2)
Yvonne McMahan
Organizer
Johnson City, TN
Elena Corradino
Co-organizer