Join The Haiti Project for an Inspiring Art Sale Supporting Education
Welcome to the 24th Families Weekend Haitian Art Sale & Auction at Vassar College, our biggest event of the year!
As a nonprofit seeking to cultivate global citizenship, empower Haitian artists, and foster sustainable development, we are thrilled to host this special sale showcasing over 200 original and affordable paintings while raising funds for our education programs in rural Haiti. We’ll also have hundreds of unique colorful handcrafts - perfect for gift-giving. Learn more about our mission →
Join us at Vassar College on the weekend of Sept. 27- 29. The festivities will kick off at 3 PM on Friday, September 27th in Vassar’s Multipurpose Room on the second floor of the College Center.
Not in the area? No problem! You can participate in our online auction linked HERE starting on September 20th, and you can also buy our artwork online LINK.
Below is the complete schedule:
Discover: Haitian Art
Our dynamic collection beautifully expresses the vibrancy of Haitian culture. Explore a wide range of artworks, including paintings, iron sculptures, paper mâché, wood and metal handcrafts, and more. Discover surreal dreamscapes, abundant landscapes, intricate metalwork, and scenes of daily life. You can also shop for emerging talents alongside established 20th-century masters! This breathtaking gathering of creativity affirms our conviction in art's power to preserve heritage and seed progress. If you can’t make it to the sale, you may order paintings from our online store.
“Haitian art has a transformative effect and allows us glimpses into amazing stories that the artists tell through their paintings. This is going to be an exciting event that will allow us all to share in the vibrancy of Haitian art and in the vitality of the work that the Haiti Project is dedicated to.”
A glimpse of Families Weekend sale 2022
Wooden handcrafts, trays, and silk scarves
“The effervescent, buoyant and joyous nature of the art reflects the undaunted and resilient spirit of Haitian people that face unprecedented adversity in their country today.”
A special guest from Shropshire, England will be speaking on why she chose the Haiti Project to be the recipient of her entire collection of Haitian art. Ms. Sarah Planton, philanthropist and donor has enhanced the collection at this year’s sale by donating scores of works to the project. “I'm really looking forward to attending a Vassar’s Haiti Art sale in person after almost two decades as an absentee bidder and to meet the brains behind such a successful and beneficial charity". Ms. Planton will be speaking on Saturday at 4pm. Also making a visit to the event will be Père André Wildaine, the Project’s partner on the ground in Haiti. He will be highlighting the projects in Haiti and their development while at the sale.
Make an Impact : Supporting Education
By purchasing these singular artworks, you directly enable the Haitian students, adults, and artists we serve to gain the education critical for empowered futures. All proceeds from this sale and auction support our primary school, secondary school scholarships, and adult literacy initiatives in the mountain village of Chermaitre. Your patronage fuels progress for hundreds of children and families striving to transform their lives through knowledge.
Our Education initiative includes:
Primary school serving over 350 students daily
Secondary school scholarships
New adult literacy and skills classes
School meals, supplies, and infrastructure
Questions?
Contact us at vassarhaitiproject@thehaitiproject.org.
Lila Meade, Executive Director: 845-797-2123
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