Events We Love :: Across the Board: Artists for Autism Awareness

Laurie Markiewicz & Peter Pabón created Across the Board: Artists for Autism Awareness, an event that is part exhibit, fundraiser & celebration for the many creative ways to improve the lives of people affected by autism. Over 30 artists have created original skateboard art to be auctioned off with a portion of the proceeds donated to Autism Speaks. If you can’t make it but would like to bid on a piece, please contact us and we’ll let you know how to proceed. Otherwise, see you on Saturday! – Moni Pineda

Saturday, August 28, 2010 from 7pm-Midnight
Soapstone Gallery
11 West 36th Street 5th Floor
New York, NY 10018

Open to All Ages
$5-10 suggested donation
Light refreshments served

Across The Board: Artists For Autism Awareness
On Saturday, August 28, 2010, the Soapstone Gallery in midtown NYC will host over 30 artists transforming raw skateboards into one of a kind works of art. All pieces will be on sale with a portion of each sale donated to Autism Speaks.

Across the Board: Artists For Autism Awareness at Soapstone Gallery NYC: Organized and conceptualized by Laurie Markiewicz and Peter Pabón, both Laurie and Peter have a common love for skateboarding, art and most of all their children Jack and Loana. Jack and Loana were both diagnosed with PDD-NOS(a non-specified type of autism) in their early preschool years. It has been Laurie and Peter’s mission to raise autism awareness and advocate for more programs and services for families within the NYC autism community. “Across The Board” is one way of achieving their goal. Featuring artists such as Miguel Paredes, Mare 139, BlusterOne, TooFly, Alice Mizrachi, Gigi Bio, MERES, Marthalicia, Lichiban, 2ESAE, and Damion Silver, veteran as well as emerging artists give voice not only to autism awareness, but to relevant community issues. “Across The Board” is an open discussion, but a dialogue that is ultimately designed to create a greater urgency about Autism.

In keeping with that mission, premiering at the event is “The Across The Board Project” a short documentary featuring autistic children, participants from VONYʼs (Voices Of New York) “Kids Dream In Color” youth program, artists Marthalicia & Lichiban, neo-soul singer Bilal, and art therapist Lina Meza-Morillo. Produced and organized by Laurie Markiewicz (Across The Board) and Souzana Ali-Oliver (VONY Executive Director). Filmed and edited by participants from VONYʼs “Dare To Dream Project” youth program

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