A Celebration of Art and the “Can Do” Spirit
Event: The 2nd annual Can Do Arts sale comes to a close with a celebration at the new, Liberty Street Bistro 320. This will be a special night for the Can Do Kids. Community members are invited to enjoy free appetizers and drinks, while viewing the Kids’ best works of art. A number of local businesses have taken part in the Can Do Arts sale throughout April. More than 70 pieces of artwork completed by 3rd and 4th graders at Peoria’s Irving Primary School will be sold to help raise money for the Can Do 4:13 Scholarship Fund. The kids are studying the artwork of Picasso, Van Gogh, Georgia O’Keeffe, etc.


Date: April 22nd at Liberty Street Bistro 320, Peoria, IL, 430-730pm


Time: Business hours at participating businesses


Businesses: Over 70 pieces of artwork have been on display and will be sold in April at Baurer Furniture, AAA Motor Club, CEFCU, Peoria Banking Center, Finish Line Ford, Green Chevrolet, Jim Macomb Chevy, Carol’s Flower Shop, and Morton’s Upscale Resale and The Cutting Edge.


Goal: The goal of the Can Do Arts sale is to raise funds for the Can Do 4:13 Scholarship Fund, as well as developing a Can Do attitude with these kids. By finishing their artwork in school, it helps increase their self esteem and discipline in art class as well as they are a part of the funding mechanism for the $1,000 Can Do Scholarships they’ll be awarded when they graduate from high school and transition to post secondary institutions. 100% of the contributions will benefit the Can Do 4:13 Scholarship Fund.


Mission: The Mission of the Can Do 4:13 Scholarship Fund is to encourage a "Can Do" attitude within Irving fourth graders to stay focused on graduating from high school so they can attend college or a technical training institution. The ultimate goal for the "Can Do Kids" is to graduate with job skills so that they may become positive, driving forces within their families and community.


Contact Information: For further information about the Can Do Arts Sale, please contact us by phone at (309) 678-9607 or visit our website at www.CanDo413.com

All contributions (which are tax deductible) to the Can Do 4:13 Scholarship Fund, the Can Do Walk, and Can Do Arts are managed by the Community Foundation of Central. Thanks to Michael’s Arts & Crafts and Joan’s Trophy for assisting with the presentation of the artwork.