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  Beth  Stewart                                                  Regina  Ammon  CRS  Executive  Director                                                          FotBPL  President  (205)  322-­‐5326  x411                          (205)  226-­‐3761  BethS@cahabariversociety.org                jammon@bham.rr.com  

   FOR  IMMEDIATE  RELEASE  Date:  March  19,  2014              

   

Birmingham  students'  artwork  showcased  at  Coloring  the  Cahaba  Art  Fest  on  April  13  

Silent  auction  and  dual  discounted  memberships  to  be  offered  at  Friends  Bookstore  (second  floor)  

in  Birmingham  Public  Library  –  Central  Location  

 

Birmingham,  Alabama  (March  19,  2014)—  Coloring  the  Cahaba  Art  Fest  &  Silent  Auction  is  showcasing  

Birmingham  students’  artwork  based  on  the  prompt,  "How  does  the  Cahaba  River  color  your  world?"  On  

Sunday,  August  13,  2:30-­‐4:30  p.m,  students’  paintings,  drawings,  photography,  3D  models  and  digital  art  

will  be  available  for  purchase  in  a  silent  auction.  100%  proceeds  benefit  CRS.  The  event  will  be  held  in  the  

Friends  Bookstore  at  Birmingham  Public  Library  (BPL)  –  Central,  2100  Park  Pl.,  Birmingham,  AL  35203.    

 

Students’  artwork  will  be  printed  in  a  book  to  be  donated  to  BPL  and  the  school  with  the  most  

submissions.  Prizes  will  be  awarded  to  the  most  creative  artists  in  a  competition  with  age  categories.  

Food,  drinks,  entertainment  and  discounted  dual  memberships  will  be  available  at  Coloring  the  Cahaba  

Art  Fest.  Event  donors  include  Alabama  Theatre,  Belk,  Birmingham  Botanical  Gardens,  Cahaba  Brewing  

Co.,  Carmike  Cinemas,  Chick-­‐fil-­‐A,  McWane  Science  Center,  Richard  Joseph  Salon  Spa  at  Belk,  Sloss  

Furnace  and  Whole  Foods.  

 

Coloring  the  Cahaba  Art  Fest  is  possible  with  the  partnership  of  CRS,  Birmingham  Public  Library  

(BPL)  and  Friends  of  the  Birmingham  Public  Library  (FotBPL).  For  the  first  time  CRS  and  FotBPL  are  

teaming  up  to  offer  discounted  dual  memberships  that  will  be  exclusively  offered  at  Coloring  the  Cahaba  

Art  Fest.  Discounted  dual  memberships  include  a  membership  to  Cahaba  River  Society,  a  membership  to  

Friends  of  the  Birmingham  Public  Library,  Friends  member  sticker  on  a  keychain  card,  recognition  in  

FotBPL's  Annual  Report,  special  email  alerts  and  newsletters.    

 

 

The  following  dual  discounted  memberships  will  be  available:    

BFF  (12  and  under)-­‐  $5  (reg.  $20)  

Student/Teacher-­‐  $10  (reg  $25)  

Individual-­‐  $40  (reg.  $55)  

Family-­‐  $70  (reg.  $100)  

 

For  more  information,  visit  cahabariversociety.org/events/coloring-­‐the-­‐cahaba-­‐art-­‐fest.    

About  Cahaba  River  Society  Cahaba  River  Society’s  mission  is  to  restore  and  protect  the  Cahaba  River  and  its  rich  diversity  of  life.  The  501c3  nonprofit  founded  in  1988,  is  recognized  nationally  for  river  stewardship  and  is  a  leader  promoting  climate-­‐resilient  solutions  for  growing  southeastern  communities.  CRS  is  committed  to  values  of  education  to  build  knowledge  and  commitment  to  act,  collaboration  with  many  partners,  which  is  essential  to  achieve  real  and  lasting  stewardship  of  the  Cahaba  and,  most  importantly,  integrity  to  build  the  trust  and  relationships  that  yield  collaboration.    About  Birmingham  Public  Library  The  mission  of  the  Birmingham  Public  Library  is  to  provide  the  highest  quality  library  service  to  local  citizens  for  lifelong  learning,  cultural  enrichment  and  enjoyment.  The  Birmingham  Public  Library  believes  that  building  on  its  tradition  of  excellence  and  professional  leadership  will  be  indispensable  in  linking  people  with  the  universe  of  information.  The  Birmingham  Public  Library  is  committed  to  quality  public  service;  reading;  valuing  and  empowering  employees;  free  and  equal  access  to  information  and  resources;    leadership;  honesty,  integrity  and  responsibility;  embracing  diversity;  collaboration  and  community  partnership;  and  innovation  in  the  delivery  of  library  resources.      About  Friends  of  the  Birmingham  Public  Library  The  Friends  of  the  Birmingham  Public  Library  is  a  member-­‐driven  structured  nonprofit  association  of  individuals  providing  for  various  special  needs  of  the  Birmingham  Public  Library  through  community-­‐based  efforts.  They  attend  to  the  Library’s  needs,  generate  new  ideas,  offer  advice  and  encouragement,  volunteer  their  time  and  energy,  and  secure  financial  support.    

 Event  Links:    

cahabariversociety.org/events/coloring-­‐the-­‐cahaba-­‐art-­‐fest    coloringthecahaba.eventbrite.com  

Facebook.com/events/271960999645668  

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