(Entertainment-NewsWire.com, August 01, 2013 ) Detroit, MI – Many people would love to learn how to draw but do not know how to go about it, and the City of Detroit is improving in many ways but many non-profit organizations trying to help still need help raising funds. Painting with a Twist in Ferndale is blending the two by hosting a fundraising event hosted by a person who helps teach people how to paint while drawing the Spirit of Detroit. Part of the proceeds of the event will go toward the Better Detroit Youth Movement (BDYM).
The Better Detroit Youth Movement (BDYM) will host a fundraiser on Sunday, August 4, at Painting with a Twist located at 320 W. 9 Mile Road in Ferndale starting at 10:30 a.m.
Painting with a Twist will host a fun group and individual activity where a professional artist will lead participants to paint the Spirit of Detroit. Participants are encouraged to bring a “twist” of something, whether it be food or drink, to share with the group.
Painting with a Twist employs aspiring artists, and the company recognized that the talents and enthusiasm of the staff were key elements to the success. Nationwide, the company produced and own the copyright to over 2500 pieces of art. The instructors use an easy to follow piece of art for the inexperienced painter. The artwork ranges from landscapes, abstracts and cityscapes, to creative renderings of seafood, animals, iconic buildings and florals.
For this event, the group will paint the Spirit of Detroit.
Tickets are being sold for $40, with $5 of each ticket sale going towards the BDYM, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing options and opportunities. To purchase tickets visit JaysFades.com barbershop at 17178 Livernois Avenue in Detroit, or call (313) 350-0697.
For more information contact Jessica Cotton at (313) 433-6991 or cottonj2@msu.edu.
ABOUT BETTER DETROIT YOUTH MOVEMENT
The Better Detroit Youth Movement (BDYM) is a non-profit coalition of positive-minded individuals and groups who are committed to working together with communities, parents, schools and students to improve the quality of life and learning for our city's children.
Citizen volunteerism, youth engagement and participation are key components of the BDYM. We believe by fostering higher levels of communication, cooperation and collaboration among our citizens and communities, while seeking out areas where we can better work together, we will achieve greater success with and for our young generation.
