Hey Toronto- Cape Town Shakedown benefit exhibition at Studio Gallery

I have contributed a limited edition 20"x30" c-print from my recent Land of America exhibition (which was written about by Vice, Urban Outfitters, the Montreal Mirror, etc.) to the Cape Town Shakedown benefit exhibition that is taking place at Studio Gallery (294 College, 2nd Fl.) in Toronto on Thursday, November 20th from 7PM-11PM. But the print and support a great cause. More information on the event and the foundation can be found below, Ben Pobjoy

The Cape Town Children’s Scholarship Foundation is proud to present, A Cape Town Shakedown on Thursday, November 20th, 2008 at Studio Gallery. This fundraiser and silent auction is an intimate and influential experience for Toronto to recognize the epidemic of poverty affecting the orphans of Khayelitsha Township. Khayelitsha, located outside of Cape Town, is the most poverty-stricken townships in South Africa; AIDS infiltrates and ruins lives of the locals, unemployment grows each year, and as many as 14, 000 orphans wander the streets alone. The Cape Town Children’s Scholarship Foundation believes that education is the single greatest tool we can use to eliminate poverty.

The Cape Town Children’s Scholarship Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable foundation registered with the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency. Proceeds from A Cape Town Shakedown will help us award these potential-filled orphans with a series of academic scholarships to attend Waldorf schools in Cape Town. Waldorf education carries an internationally distinguished reputation of quality and is endorsed by the United Nations. Our children are empowered with the knowledge, creativity and ability to become leaders within their struggling communities. Students benefit from the comprehensive approach to education, the sensitivity of teachers, and the elimination of racial segregation.

Studio Gallery is an apt location for The Cape Town Children’s Scholarship Foundation, because of the desire of both parties to explore human capability through the arts and education. Both organizations are captivated by the power of human expression. The ability of artists to aid in scholarship tuition for orphaned children is a powerful feat, one which will also help these struggling communities. Together, the two organizations will work simultaneously to raise funds and send as many children to school as possible. Proceeds will be raised by way of private donation and silent auction. All auction items are generously provided by local artists and businesses.