Whales on Parade

Whales swim, of course. Who knew they could parade? Well, you can expect "Whales on Parade" in Fort Bragg March 18-19, 2006. Fifty whales, cut from wood and decorated by Mendocino County artists, will be on display throughout Fort Bragg on Saturday, March 18, 2006.  Silent auction bids may be made at the Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce, 332 N. Main St. between 9A-3P Saturday.  The silent auction will continue Sunday, March 19, 2006 when the whales go on display at the Town Hall.

"Whales on Parade" is a fundraiser benefit for the Arts Council of Mendocino County, Kiwanis Club of Fort Bragg, and the Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce.  Proceeds from the sale of the whales will benefit these three non-profit community organizations.

Since artists may elect to receive 50% of the sale price of their whale when it is sold at auction, this is also an economic development opportunity for Mendocino County artists.  Take home a whimsical piece of art and support your local artists while also helping fund important activities of non-profit organizations in the community.  

For more information about the "Whales on Parade" event, please contact the Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce at (707) 961-6303 or via e-mail at chamber@mcn.org.  

Participating Artists
With more to come -- Include:

Hope Stevenson
E. John Robinson
Sev Ikes
Mina Cohen
David Colfax
Joanne Fagerskog
Sharon Bowers
Bob Rhoades
Thais Mazur & David Russell
Janice Sullivan
George Reinhardt
Bill Fenley
Karen Fenley
Yorgen Kvinsland
Christine Schomer
Bonnie Veblen
Art Explorers
Courtney Brown
Jan Stephens
College of the Redwoods Art Student
Elizabeth Raybee
Carol Andrews
Margi Gomez
Maeve Croghan
Tom Johnsen
Kathleen Kirkpatrick
Carol Heady
Carolyn Bakewell
Ann Miglinte
Sherry Howe
Bruce Jones
Barbara Kelley
Blake More