CHILDREN'S ART-- THE UKRAINE

 

An auction of Ukrainian children's art sent to the International Owl Center in Minnesota has raised tens of thousands of dollars for relief efforts in Ukraine. When the war started in Ukraine, some of the drawings and paintings from Ukrainian children were posted on social media. The response led the center to explore the possibility of auctioning off the work, some held long in storage.

The first auction, March 20, raised an amazing $101,321 with 59 pieces of art. The second auction ended March 27 and raised $71,552. The third auction ended April 3 and raised $49,143. The top piece went for $8,005, with two other pieces going for over $7,000 each. 

The  three auctions raised $222,016  with the proceeds going to UNICEF for children in the Ukraine, which includes medical supplies, education support and mental health teams.

The center has more art pieces which will be auctioned off at later dates.

The  owl center also plans to print a set of greeting cards, and are keeping some of the Ukrainian children’s art in its permanent collection.

The center tried to reach some of the children who sent artwork over the years, but most art schools that participated are in eastern Ukraine. They eventually heard from the teacher of two talented young artists, that they were able to leave Ukraine with their families.

We can only pray that more budding artists are safe.

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