On display October 30th to November 30th, “Making Afghans: A Love Story” features Sloane's intimate 12”x12” canvases of her crochet afghan collection, along with the afghans themselves for visitors to cozy up with while reading a good book.
"Afghan-making represents a unique moment in time when women could -- and would -- devote endless hours to designing and crocheting these remarkable masterpieces, gifting them, full of comfort and heartfelt caring, to their loved ones," explains Sloane. "In the giving spirit of the original creators, each purchase of a painting offers the option of choosing and taking home one of the actual physical afghans on display."
Half of the proceeds of each sale will be sent to the World Central Kitchen to feed refugees from war and natural disasters, while forty percent will benefit the Jackson Memorial Library, a nonprofit organization. Ten percent of the proceeds will be reserved for the artist. Any additional contributions above the purchase price will be donated to the World Central Kitchen.
Jackson Memorial Library serves the St. George community in Mid Coast Maine by providing information, materials, services and programs to all ages for their education, enrichment and personal enjoyment. The Library provides a welcoming, comfortable public space for social interaction, civic engagement and quiet study.
