(Nov. 10, 2016) Two area artists are displaying and donating work to benefit a pair of local causes during 2nd Friday in Berlin, Nov. 11.
Painter and illustrator Jim Adcock created a series of five paintings of the Pocomoke River, in honor of the late Jesse Klump and the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund, Inc. He will give proceeds from the sales of those works to the foundation, which supports suicide prevention.
Photographer and graphic artist Mark Huey contributed several of his works to the Berlin Arts & Entertainment Committee, which plans to use proceeds to help fund “Meals for the Hungry,” an effort to feed between 150 and 200 people a hot, holiday meal on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 29, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church on Flower Street.
Both will display their artwork at Baked Dessert Café, on 4 Bay Street, during the monthly art stroll.
Adcock said he became involved in the Klump foundation through his studio, based in Snow Hill. His series depicts scenes of the Pocomoke River, where Klump had enjoyed kayaking.
“The Jesse Klump Memorial Fund is an integral part of the community, and the Pocomoke River is practically in my backyard from the studio,” he said. “I’ve painted quite a few buildings, I’ve painted the bed and breakfasts, I’ve painted Furnace Town, but I’ve always wanted to do the river.
“Of course, there’s a connection between the river and Jesse, and I thought this would be a way to donate to a very good cause,” Adcock added.
He said Ron Pilling, secretary of the Klump foundation, took him out on the river one day, where he “shot a lot of photographs” in preparation for the series.
“I’m anxious to go out [again] maybe in the fall when the leaves change,” he said. “There’s so much material there to work with, really. There’s so many colors, so many shapes, and so many different kinds of flora and fauna and wildlife. It’s quite an exciting place to be, the river.”
It helped, Adcock said, that he knew the paintings would benefit such a good cause. Each work ranges in price from $275 to $475.
“Suicide is a problem, especially among teenagers, and it’s a local program also,” he said. “Anything that can be done to save a life is worth the effort.”
For his part, Huey said he became involved in the A&E Committee when it started.
“I think it’s great, because art can be used as a tool to connect people,” he said. “Art used to be a hobby I did through my Instagram account, and in the past I’ve used it connect with people in circles with people who I never would have crossed paths with.”
Organizations like the committee, Huey said, help foster a sense of community.
“A group of people who will organize something like the mural on the [Visitor’s Center], that’s huge,” he said. “Whenever you get people who are invested in and are able to become stakeholders in a project, it’s more likely to be sustainable. You can build a community around that.”
His work, photographs and prints, are available for a suggested donation of $25 each.
Baked Dessert owner Robin Tomaselli said she was honored to have both artists – and causes – represented at her shop.
Along with hosting Adcock, she said the store would collect funds for three local suicide prevention organizations: the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund, Ellie’s Bus and Project 22.
“I think it is a huge problem and it’s one that needs to be talked about instead of swept under the rug, so when Ron approached me about Jim’s work and it being here, I was all over it,” she said. “Anything I think any of us can do to start a conversation and to donate towards causes that create that conversation I think we should all do.
“[Suicide] could happen to anybody in any family, so I just think it’s critical,” she added.
Tomaselli, who is also one of the driving forces behind the Arts & Entertainment Committee, said she was excited to have the opportunity to work with Huey again.
“As soon as I asked him about his work and having money collected from that going towards our Meal for the Hungry, he was on board,” she said. “He understands, too, there are hungry people in our community and it’s a critical need. I don’t think people realize how many children there are in this area that go to bed hungry.
“We should all be concerned about that, and if Arts & Entertainment can do even a small part to help feed somebody who’s hungry, then I’m really proud,” Tomaselli added. “I’m proud of both of these men for the fact that they’re donating art, and we’re just proud to be a small part of that.”
Berlin’s 2nd Friday festivities will feature more than a dozen art displays in shops throughout the downtown area, along with sales and specials in area restaurants from 5-8 p.m.
For more information on the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund, call 443-982-2716 or visit www.jessespaddle.org.
For more information on the Berlin Arts & Entertainment Committee, visit www.artsinberlin.org.
Painter and illustrator Jim Adcock created a series of five paintings of the Pocomoke River, in honor of the late Jesse Klump and the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund, Inc. He will give proceeds from the sales of those works to the foundation, which supports suicide prevention.
Photographer and graphic artist Mark Huey contributed several of his works to the Berlin Arts & Entertainment Committee, which plans to use proceeds to help fund “Meals for the Hungry,” an effort to feed between 150 and 200 people a hot, holiday meal on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 29, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church on Flower Street.
Both will display their artwork at Baked Dessert Café, on 4 Bay Street, during the monthly art stroll.
Adcock said he became involved in the Klump foundation through his studio, based in Snow Hill. His series depicts scenes of the Pocomoke River, where Klump had enjoyed kayaking.
“The Jesse Klump Memorial Fund is an integral part of the community, and the Pocomoke River is practically in my backyard from the studio,” he said. “I’ve painted quite a few buildings, I’ve painted the bed and breakfasts, I’ve painted Furnace Town, but I’ve always wanted to do the river.
“Of course, there’s a connection between the river and Jesse, and I thought this would be a way to donate to a very good cause,” Adcock added.
He said Ron Pilling, secretary of the Klump foundation, took him out on the river one day, where he “shot a lot of photographs” in preparation for the series.
“I’m anxious to go out [again] maybe in the fall when the leaves change,” he said. “There’s so much material there to work with, really. There’s so many colors, so many shapes, and so many different kinds of flora and fauna and wildlife. It’s quite an exciting place to be, the river.”
It helped, Adcock said, that he knew the paintings would benefit such a good cause. Each work ranges in price from $275 to $475.
“Suicide is a problem, especially among teenagers, and it’s a local program also,” he said. “Anything that can be done to save a life is worth the effort.”
For his part, Huey said he became involved in the A&E Committee when it started.
“I think it’s great, because art can be used as a tool to connect people,” he said. “Art used to be a hobby I did through my Instagram account, and in the past I’ve used it connect with people in circles with people who I never would have crossed paths with.”
Organizations like the committee, Huey said, help foster a sense of community.
“A group of people who will organize something like the mural on the [Visitor’s Center], that’s huge,” he said. “Whenever you get people who are invested in and are able to become stakeholders in a project, it’s more likely to be sustainable. You can build a community around that.”
His work, photographs and prints, are available for a suggested donation of $25 each.
Baked Dessert owner Robin Tomaselli said she was honored to have both artists – and causes – represented at her shop.
Along with hosting Adcock, she said the store would collect funds for three local suicide prevention organizations: the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund, Ellie’s Bus and Project 22.
“I think it is a huge problem and it’s one that needs to be talked about instead of swept under the rug, so when Ron approached me about Jim’s work and it being here, I was all over it,” she said. “Anything I think any of us can do to start a conversation and to donate towards causes that create that conversation I think we should all do.
“[Suicide] could happen to anybody in any family, so I just think it’s critical,” she added.
Tomaselli, who is also one of the driving forces behind the Arts & Entertainment Committee, said she was excited to have the opportunity to work with Huey again.
“As soon as I asked him about his work and having money collected from that going towards our Meal for the Hungry, he was on board,” she said. “He understands, too, there are hungry people in our community and it’s a critical need. I don’t think people realize how many children there are in this area that go to bed hungry.
“We should all be concerned about that, and if Arts & Entertainment can do even a small part to help feed somebody who’s hungry, then I’m really proud,” Tomaselli added. “I’m proud of both of these men for the fact that they’re donating art, and we’re just proud to be a small part of that.”
Berlin’s 2nd Friday festivities will feature more than a dozen art displays in shops throughout the downtown area, along with sales and specials in area restaurants from 5-8 p.m.
For more information on the Jesse Klump Memorial Fund, call 443-982-2716 or visit www.jessespaddle.org.
For more information on the Berlin Arts & Entertainment Committee, visit www.artsinberlin.org.