Art and Appetizers Open House
The lights went off in the building, but not in the hearts of Arundel House of Hope supporters and staff! Just before our Art and Appetizers Open House, a thunderstorm rolled through and knocked out the building’s power. With only a few working outlets, we improvised by setting up lamps and pulling out flashlights to keep the event going. Despite the unexpected challenge, our guests, staff, and volunteers made the best of the situation, and the open house went on as planned.
As our former staff member Jason put it, “The hearts of Arundel House of Hope supporters and staff shine the brightest.”
During this special event we showed off our new community art exhibit in the courtyard, made birthday cards for our clients and shared stories of service in the homeless resource field.
The community art project was made possible by grant funding from the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County. We received technical assistance from Art with a Heart.
The art was created by Arundel House of Hope clients, volunteers, and staff members over several work sessions.
The flock of birds serves as a universal symbol of freedom, and a flock represents strength in numbers. Together, these elements illustrate the importance of each person’s commitment to a shared vision of community. The Totem poles are visual representations of kinship. They serve as a tangible reminder of the community that the Arundel House of Hope serves and fosters.
Thank you to all who were able to come out and to all who support Arundel House of Hope.
