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Community fundraising is a core element of Downtown Market's mission. One way we do that is by partnering with local organizations to host art contests between events.


Participants in our art competition are given a thought-provoking theme to ignite their creativity. The Downtown Market crew carefully evaluates their submissions, and the winning entry is transformed into a stunning poster printed on archival-quality paper. Each winning design is paired with a piece of historical newsprint from their hometown, creating a unique and meaningful piece of art. These special posters are made available to the public at our diverse cultural events and can also be purchased by reaching out to us directly.

 

What's more, 30% of the proceeds from each sale are donated to the partnering organization or a cause of their choice, allowing art to make a positive impact connecting our communities.

COMMUNITY ART CONTEST

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The Third contest was supported by a concerned citizen of Central Point, Oregon who chose to help the survivors affected by the Almeda fire that swept through the Rogue Valley.

The Rogue Valley Almeda fire of 2020 destroyed what has been reported 2,600 homes between Ashland, Talent, Phoenix, and Medford.
 
This tragedy brings communities together while being states apart. We are honored to see winner, three-year old, Bowen Chanquet and his “Resilience” Art piece on multiple archival news prints from the area.
 
This project brings further awareness, recovery, and rebuilding to these community.

ROGUE VALLEY NON-PROFITS

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Four different versions exist: 

-Ashland Weekly Tidings 

- Central Point Herald

- Polk County Post

- Pg. 6 Ashland Tidings

 
Bowen received a personal certificate, locally made treats and gifts, and dueling Nerf guns so that he can play with his family and friends! Bowen‘s winning piece is helping support the Rogue Valley nonprofits dedicated to the families affected by the Almeda Fire.​
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To view images from the Rogue Valley Fundraiser, CLICK HERE.
Please assist in this great cause to bring humanity closer!

SARA K FOUNDATION

 

The Fourth contest was supported by the Sara K Foundation, a kind , caring, community based non-profit organization that puts their heart into all that they do! Downtown Market Crew knows from first hand the effort and passion they strive to share with others in communities across the country.
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Their mission is to spread love, serve the impoverished and disenfranchised, and to do good work through charitable contributions as influenced by the legacy of Sara K.

Artists from all over the Nation entered their art pieces to be selected to represent these themes:  Grateful, Faith, Acceptance, and Healing.

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Collectively those selected captured the essence of bridging community and art through this collaborative Art Contest. 

 
From five different states there were two winners in each theme, with one having multiple winners. The Dt-Mkt Crew selected the following:​​​
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  • Faith​

    • Denise Ordonica

      • Globe, AZ

    • Jeff Magoon

      • Gilbert, AZ

    • Lindsey Joyce

      • Manchester, CT

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  • Acceptance

    • Mike Rosenleaf

      • Anaconda, MT

    • Tammy Romney

      • Mesa, AZ

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  • Healing

    • Aislinn Smith

      • Sweeny, TX

    • Michelle Williams

      • Glendale, AZ

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  • Grateful

    • Teresa Smitch

      • Tuscon, AZ

    • Jeffrey Mendenhall

      • Lombard, IL

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Each winner was sent personal certificates and local hand-made gifts to show our gratitude

for their contribution to this great cause.

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To view images from the Sara K Fundraiser, CLICK HERE.

Please support this amazing organization and their

Acts of Kindness as they work to bring together communities by purchasing one or all of these creative prints!!

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