Are you a Michigan artist interested in exhibiting in this year’s show? Please click HERE to complete your Call for Entry form online. To print out a PDF of the Call for Entry form, please click HERE.

Deadline for art entries is Monday, February 11, 2019!

Artists will be notified of the jury results by email (or direct mail, if an email is not provided) by Monday, March 18.

The 34th annual OUR TOWN Art Show & Sale is hosted by The Community House in downtown Birmingham. This juried, all media art show provides a forum for Michigan artists to show and sell their work. The OUR TOWN Art Show & Sale includes paintings, pastels, sculptures, glassworks, fiber works, photography, jewelry and mixed media. Thirty-five percent of the proceeds from the art sales will be used to fund The Community House outreach programs for adults and children.

OUR TOWN kicks off with the Opening Night Party, 6:00-9:00 pm on Thursday, May 16. The evening includes strolling hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine and cocktails, and the first opportunity to preview and purchase art. Friend tickets,
with admission at 6:00 pm, are $75. Benefactor tickets, with admission at 5:30 pm start, at $250. Following the Opening Night Party, the Show will be open to the public free of charge on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 from
10:00 am–6:00 pm.

Back by Popular Demand!

HOLIDAY PORCH POTS
10” Porch Pot

POINSETTIAS (green foil pot cover included)
Color choices: Red, White, Pink and Burgundy
Single Stem 6.5” Pot
Double Stem 7.5” Pot
Triple Stem 8.5” Pot
PREMIUM MIXED GREENS WREATH
22” Wreath with Red Velvet Bow
22” Wreath with Red Velvet Bow and Pinecones
HOLIDAY SWAG
18” long with Red Velvet Bow

Place your order by Tuesday, November 20, 2018 by clicking HERE

Orders MUST be picked up on December 4, between 2-6 p.m. at The Community House.

All proceeds benefit The Community House’s Children’s Programs and Services.

Armina Interiors has partnered with The Community House OUR TOWN
Art Show & Sale to present an intimate evening of art display education for the
modern collector. Moderated by Armina Interiors owner Armina Kasprowicz, the
renowned panelists will highlight how to care and prep your art for display;
mix art styles; leverage different materials together; and masterfully
frame your art to fit any space.

Panelists:
• Bonnie Mansour & Shelby Alex, Art Leaders Gallery
• Bradley Gordon, ART + FRAME
• Treena Flannery Ericson, The Scarab Club
• Gerard Marti, Robert Kidd Gallery

Tickets: $30
Light refreshments • One drink ticket • Cash bar

Space is limited! Buy your ticket HERE

Sponsors:

FINE WINE & SPIRITS – CONTEMPORARY CUISINE – COMMUNITY CONSCIOUS

The third annual SIP Food & Wine Classic, a unique event celebrating the marriage of fantastic cuisine and outstanding wine, kicks off on Friday, September 21st. SIP engages the Michigan restaurant and wine community where exceptional area Chefs and Sommeliers team up to provide food and wine perfection. The event serves as a signature fundraiser for The Community House Foundation, a charitable nonprofit organization under the umbrella of The Community House. In addition to delicious food and wine small plates stations, a wine-centric silent and live auction will give SIP attendees an opportunity to bid on exciting experiences, wine lots, baskets and more.

• 6:00 PM – Patron Guest Arrival
  Champagne Reception & Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
• 6:30 PM – General & Young Adult Guest Arrival
  Strolling Small Plates Stations & Live Jazz Music by the Dawn Giblin Quintet
• 8:45 PM – Passed Dessert & Last Call for Stations
• 9:00 PM – Program, Auction & Dedicated Giving
• 10:00 PM – Evening Concludes

Click HERE to purchase tickets.

Sponsors

Join us for 18-hours of movie watching fun, all for a benefit of others! Movie Marathon, a fundraising event to benefit The Community House’s children’s programs and services, includes all-you-can-watch movies for 18-hours, unlimited soda and popcorn, dinner, breakfast, a midnight snack and so much more.

Participating is easy!  Register today to create your own personal fundraising page, ask your friends and family to help you raise a minimum of $100 and join us on September 14th.  Don’t miss out on this super fun, movie-centered way to be a part of a great cause!

Event Details:

• 12:30 PM – Registration
• 1:00 PM – First Movie Starts
• 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Dinner (Donated)
• 11:30 PM – Midnight Snack – Pizza (Donated)
• 4:00 AM – Continental Breakfast & Coffee (Donated)
• 6:00AM – Event Concludes

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Sponsors:

We’ve been doing some spring cleaning! Please join us on the Terrace to explore our collection of treasures, including:

Artwork • Furniture • Vases • Silverware • Dishes • and more!

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INTERESTED IN DONATING ITEMS TO THE SALE?

Donated Item Drop Off is Friday, June 1, 2018 from 9:00am–6:00pm

Please contact us at 248-644-5832 to confirm your donation and schedule your drop-off time

We Will Happily Accept

Antiques & Collectibles • Artwork • Jewelry & Accessories • Housewares • Décor • Home & Garden Tools
Good Condition Furniture • DVD Movies • Video Games & Consoles • Stereo Equipment

Sorry, We Cannot Accept

Clothing & Shoes • Torn, Stained or Damaged Furniture • Mattresses • Bicycles • Medical Equipment • Pianos or Organs
Tube TVs • Large Kitchen Appliances • Broken Electronics • Baby Equipment (Cribs, Bassinettes, Strollers, High Chairs, Car Seats) • Computers, Printers, Fax Machines, Typewriters

We are unable to pick up items from your home or take early drop-offs. Any unsold items will be donated to a charity of our choice.

Your generosity will support the preservation of the Community House and its historic building. The Community House is a 501(c)3 accredited non-profit. All your donations are 100% tax deductible.

Please join us for the SECOND annual Birmingham Downs, hosted by the President’s Advisory Council

This fun and festive Kentucky Derby event will take place in the main ballroom at The Community House and will include strolling food stations, beer, wine and cocktails, the running of the 144^th Kentucky Derby featured on the big screen, derby themed raffle prizes and a charitable contribution to the mission of our 95 year old nonprofit serving the community. Grab your biggest derby hat and join us for Birmingham Downs!

Who is the President’s Advisory Council? The President’s Advisory Council (PAC) is a supported group of The Community House. The mission of the PAC is to advise and give counsel to the The Community House President & CEO on a wide range of issues with special emphasis on “fostering philanthropy in the next generations; generating funds and support for Community House youth programs and services; and helping to inspire and promote modern leadership and community opportunities.”

Get your ticket today HERE!

Thank You to Our Sponsors:

Wreath & Poinsettia Sale

This year we are excited to announce we will be selling wreaths, poinsettias and bows from Hessell’s Greenhouse.

All proceeds will benefit the Early Childhood Center playground renovation.

Poinsettias (red foil pot cover included)

• 5” (1 plant) $8.50
• 7” (2 plants) $16
• 8” (3 plants) $19
• 10” (3 plants tri-color) $22

Michigan Fraser Fir Wreaths (red bows can be purchased separately)

• 12” 18-22” $19
• 24” 32-36” $28
• 48” 56-62” $58

60 ft. Cedar Roping $40

10” Mixed Green Holiday Planter $22.50

Waterproof Red Velvet Bows

• 6 Loop – 15” tails $5
• 10 Loop – 15” tails $7
• 10 Loop – 4 Tails (2-14”/2-28”) $9

Place your order by Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Orders MUST be picked up on Friday, December 1, 2017 between 2-6 p.m in the Arts Lab

Click HERE to order