Ticket to Ride – 2009 Membership Party

Redux Contemporary Art Center launched its Spring 2009 membership drive and fundraiser. The membership drive began April 20 and ended on May 20, and included a member-only preview party featuring Artist in Residence Jeff Zimmermann at Redux 6-9 PM. Chicago based artist, Jeff Zimmermann (www.jazim.com) transformed the large interior gallery space, as well as the façade of Redux from May 4 – May 20 with murals that reflected the Charleston community. Zimmermann gave a lecture about his work at 7pm on Wednesday May 20, 2009 at the member-only preview party. Members were encouraged to bring a guest to the event.

Memberships started at $25 and members that joined or renewed at the Patron level or above received a limited edition Redux T-shirt and were eligible for door prizes. Other members could sponsor Redux with a $30 contribution in addition to their membership fee to be eligible for door prizes. Among the great door prizes were Weekend Getaways, which promoted the visual arts and travel within our region. These getaways included museum and art center memberships, overnight stays, and dinning gift certificates for two in: Atlanta, Savannah, Columbia and Charlotte. Music for the evening was provided by Rocky Horror, and a full new line of limited edition Redux t-shirts were released by artists: John Pundt, Karen Ann Myers, Kevin Taylor, Abacus, Nate Phelps and olive*argyle.

Proceeds from this event supported Redux’s mission in the production, presentation, and education of Contemporary Art. Redux Contemporary Art Center is a non-profit gallery, studio, and education center. Through diverse programming and a full studio facility, Redux promotes and encourages all forms of artistic creation, while introducing and educating the public to the contemporary arts. Redux partners with Boys & Girls Club, YMCA, Girl Scouts, Yo! Arts, and Charleston County School District providing much needed free Outreach Programs to disadvantaged youth in our community.