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Community event in Mesa Nov. 7 to raise money for local artists affected by pandemic

Posted 10/28/20

Throughout the pandemic, local artists have succumbed to limited exposure of their art and in turn a loss of income. With a small list of resources available for career artists, and even some artists …

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Community event in Mesa Nov. 7 to raise money for local artists affected by pandemic

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Throughout the pandemic, local artists have succumbed to limited exposure of their art and in turn a loss of income.

With a small list of resources available for career artists, and even some artists being denied unemployment, Soul Center: A Place for CommUnity and Wellness, Phoenix Creative Relief Fund, and the Downtown Mesa Association are asking the community to come together in a time of need, according to a release.

The “Spark” event is 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Soul Center, 130 W. Main St. in Mesa, to raise awareness around the importance of companionship and its impacts on mental health.

There have been countless people who have suffered due to the pandemic, the local community being at the top of the list. In conjunction with its mission, Soul Center is providing a platform where people can come together to support the community and connect with one another at a safe distance, according to the release.

The event includes several vendors and creatives from different parts of Arizona. Soul Center will enforce CDC-compliant social distancing between all participants. There will be several different types of performance artists and vendors including: Live music and DJs; flow artists; dancing; painters; jewelry; and local plant-based food, juice, and smoothie vendors.

This is a free event and there is no ticket fee to attend. Instead, Soul Center asks that a donation be made to the Phoenix Creative Relief Fund. There will also be raffle opportunities for visitors to contribute to. All proceeds from the raffle will go towards the Phoenix Creative Relief Fund.

All vendor booths will be set up outdoors along Main Street and under the archway in the walkway next to Soul Center. Live flow performances will be placed on the red brick alleyway next to Soul Center.

Soul Center is asking the community to respond to their Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/990845131388069 to monitor the number of attendees and space that the event will be held in.

For those who cannot attend the event in person, a GoFundMe has been created that will be raising money through December. The funds raised will be split amongst artists that submitted applications for relief funds. Donations can be made at https://gf.me/u/yqi57s

For more information or questions about the community event, go to soulcenteronmain.com/communityevents/spark.

About Soul Center

Soul Center is where the community meets to advocate, co-create and support one another through art, wellness, education, spiritual practices and local goods. Soul Center is not just a gathering space in downtown Mesa; it is the people, the artists, the practitioners, and anyone else seeking a healthy lifestyle in a conscious community, the release states.

Soul Center is a family-friendly gathering ground to create, promote local businesses, learn, and meditate. Through Soul Center’s partnership with artists and teachers, visitors of the center can shop at The Market, take a class, or meet new like-minded individuals.

Go to https://soulcenteronmain.com

Soul Center, Mesa