Roger Williams University School of Law is hosting art auction on Feb. 27th to support summer internships that provide free legal services for those in need. The Auction will take place on February 27 at Conley's Wharf in Providence, and will include live music, food, raffles, a silent auction and a live auction.
The auction purchase price of all artworks will be split 50/50 between the artist and the Law school, and every piece sold is accompanied by the artists' contact & upcoming exhibition information. Additionally that information will be available during the auction to all attendees who may want to contact artists later and find out about their work. Art work donations are fully tax deductible and all the necessary paperwork to document your donation will be provided.
Auction proceeds support law students engaging in important, but unpaid, summer legal internships serving the disenfranchised and less fortunate populations across Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. With the 27 Summer Public Interest Stipends funded by the Auction last year, law students were able to:
represent people facing discrimination through the Rhode Island Commission on Human Rights.
advocate for environmental legislation in Rhode Island.
represent low-income Rhode Islanders losing homes through predatory lending and the foreclosure crisis
avocate for victims of domestic violence, and many other worthy endeavors.
If you have questions or need more information please contact Seth Aitken at ph: 508.989.8865, email: seththomasaitken@gmail.com or Marci Pereira at ph: 203.521.1529, email: marci.pereira@gmail.com.