Soapblogger Tamara Harkavy isn't above spilling a few secrets. As Director of ArtWorks, she's been keeping the identies of the artists who created over 1,400 pieces of art for SecretArtworks - an event that raises funds for ArtWorks many programs - from everyone until now. What she's not secretive about, though, is how ArtWorks has employed thousands of teens and locally based artists to create fantastic public art - from the Big Pig Gig to their newest and perhaps most visible initiative, MuralWorks. Your secrets are safe with Soapbox's readers, Tamara.
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Soapblog 3: Night of Secrets
Posted By: Tamara Harkavy
11/19/2009
So, another secret I can let you all in on right now is how to get the secret of your choice the night of Secrets. We have photographed, cataloged and prepped all of the Secrets. They're all very well hung. (Wink.) The Westin Ballroom will look amazing. Sexy, in fact, because I know Jolie Harris and John Hinger will make that a priority! Bust through the doors at 6:00pm and rush around looking for your board to find the secret you want. You will be swept up and part of the frenzy. Then settle in and watch as others try to grab the art of their choice. Have a drink and share your Secrets and your secrets!
Here are a few clues as to how to suss out the Secret Work of Art you have been eyeing! First, come to the Westin Atrium and have a peek at the Secrets. Remember, the night of the event the boards will not be in the same configuration as they are in the atrium. So mark your Secret by remembering the board name and then the number and title which peek through at the top of each Secret.
Buy a Raffle Ticket! We'll draw 10 names to enter the ballroom at 5:50 - ten minutes ahead of everyone else! You'll be able to grab your chosen Secrets uninterrupted. Last year, the odds were really good. You will not be sorry if you win.
As the doors open at 6:00, scan the room. Locate your board by its name and run, don't walk, to your desired Secret. Hand your pre-purchased art voucher to a Secret Keeper and they will hand you your Secret. Flip it over to see whose work you got! Please don't bitch about what artist made your piece - if you're digging for pay dirt, just buy another voucher. And have a cocktail.
Oh yeah, if you come find me, I will tell you a secret or two on the spot!
Good luck,
Tamara