Breasts for Life Project

The "Breast for Life" Project was started by two women with breast cancer, who before undergoing mastectomies, donated castings of their breasts to be used in an art project designed to raise awareness for early detection and education of breast cancer.  A call to artists was conducted in August 2011 to find artists who would be willing to donate their time and materials to paint / design / decorate a breast casting to be auctioned off with 100 % of the proceeds going to a breast cancer foundation. Over 26 artists from all over Tucson have signed up to paint a casting to be auctioned off at the “Pause For Beauty Art Show” at Toscana Studio and Gallery in Oro Valley, AZ. This show is also featuring the work of the Southern Arizona Arts Guild members. The support and camaraderie that came together to cast these sculptures to make this project possible was incredible. Breast cancer affects so many in one way or another and this project will bring to light, not only the beauty of the breast, but also to raise awareness of early detection and education. We are ever so grateful to all of the artists who have asked to be a part of this project. A very special thanks goes out to Marjon Ceramics for supplying the plaster, and to Saundra Trumbull, Linda Potter, Carol Beckwith, Robert Munoz, and Susan Oyler who spent countless hours producing the castings to make this all possible! Thank YOU! We are forever grateful! The auction and show will be held on October 29, 2011 at the gallery from 6-9  PM. It will run through November 29, 2011. "Pause For Beauty" - October 29, 2011 - 6:00 pm -9:00 pm. This is an annual member show for the Southern Arizona Arts Guild and will represent a multitude of "Beautiful" art in many media. "In a time where there is so much uncertainty in the world, a remembrance that we must stop and smell the roses, see the beauty all around us, and join with friends and family to celebrate Life and Beautiful Art. Entries will reflect the artists unique view of what Beauty is. Since Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, this will be a very interesting show." For more information about the project, contact Linda Ahearn at 575-1445.