October 21st, 2009
Glass Balls on display
As a result of generous support from local retailers and city officials you can now see all the Glass Orbs live and In person until Nov 13th 2009. All fifteen handcrafted works of art that are the center piece of the Glass ball Gala on Nov 14th will be on display from now until Nov 13th at the following locations:
Music Millennium - 3158 E Burnside St. Google Map
City Hall - 1120 SW 5th Google Map
Red E Cafe - 1006 N Killingsworth St Google Map
Former Music Millennium Northwest - Corner of NW 23rd and Johnson Google Map
October 19th, 2009
Glass Ball Event on KINK FM Podcast
Check out this amazing podcast on KINK FM. AMP director William Kendall and PYDC supporter Lyndsay Levy talk with Shila Hamilton about the Glass Ball Gala.
October 5th, 2009
Tickets for Glass Ball now available online!
You can now order your tickets for the Glass Ball here. Don't wait too long to buy your tickets, this event is sure to sell out.
September 22, 2009
Glass Ball Press Release party hosted by
Mayor Sam Adams
Special thanks to Mayor Sam AdamsÍ office for hosting the press release party for the First Annual Glass Ball to be held on November 14th. Prior to this exciting fund raising event to support arts education and job training for Portland youth, several of the orbs will be displayed at City Hall preceding the event so please feel free to stop by and check them out.
From the press release:
It can be as simple as learning a guitar chord, earning the first paycheck, or a connection with a great teacher - the folks who run Portland Youth Development Coalition (PYDC) know there are countless ways to help Portland's youth thrive.
That's why the organizations that form PYDC have come together to collaborate on the PYDC Glass Ball Gala, a fundraising event that promises to lift hundreds of Portland's youth into new opportunities that build confidence, job skills and grow their creativity.
Portland Youth Development Coalition is the collaborative effort of Artful Education, Artist Mentorship Program (AMP), and Urban Opportunities (UO) to "Put Portland's Youth First".
Check us out!
Our fundraising endeavor kicks off on the September 22nd at 11am at the City Hall Atrium!
15 local artists have each created a one of a kind piece of art - each on a glass orb, 14î in diameter, blown by Portland artists Andy Pyko.
Each orb will be displayed throughout the months of September and October locally and auctioned off in November at the Glass Ball Gala. We will have all orbs on display at City Hall and we'll be joined by many of the collaborating artists, youth and members of the PYDC.
The Event:
Bid for your favorite glass orb at the Glass Ball Gala on November 14, 7pm 'til late at the Bison Building located in NE Portland. Tickets $40.
It will be a dress up affair: a great date for a great cause. Just in time for your favorite holiday purchases, the gala event of the season will feature:
- Musical performances by the Last Regiment Marching Band, members of the Dandy Warhols, Viva Voce, as well as Aerial Acrobats from AWOL!
- Open bar provided by Amnesia Brewing, from local wineries and local catering by Birdie Yum Yum!
- The PYDC Glass Balls Auction emceed by Tres Shannon of Voodoo Donuts
- Scads of other goodies through silent auction
Find your glass slippers and your checkbook ladies and gents, this is a night to remember.
PURCHASE TICKETS FOR THE GLASS BALL HERE.
September 21, 2009
PYDC website launched
The Portland Youth Development Coalition launched their youth-focused website with valuable links to free resources. Make sure to bookmark this site: www.pdxydc.org
