North Head Lighthouse seeking submissions for art auction

Published 5:00 pm Thursday, April 18, 2013

By Staff reports

<p>Janice and Rick Perry volunteer as hosts at Cape Disappointment State Park's North Head Lighthouse in Ilwaco, Wash. The lighthouse will celebrate its 115th birthday June 8 with a party and art auction. The Keepers of the North Head Lighthouse is soliciting donations from local artists for the art auction.</p>

ILWACO, Wash. The Keepers of the North Head Lighthouse, a group dedicated to saving the North Head Lighthouse from further decay, is soliciting donations from local artists for an art auction in conjunction with the 115th birthday party for the lighthouse, which will take place June 8 at the lighthouse keepers grounds.

Art depicting the lighthouse is especially desired and can include photography, fine art and 3-D pieces.

The Keepers organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit group and is focused on funding the restoration efforts at the lighthouse.

Since the Washington State Parks system now owns the lighthouse, restoration efforts can be emphasized, and, as most grants ask for matching funds, it is imperative that the group raise as much capital as it can.

The restoration is estimated to cost around $2 million.

If you wish to donate art to the event, deliver it to The Picture Attic at 711 Pacific North in Long Beach, Wash., or call 360-642-4770 or 360-642-2295 to arrange for pickup.

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