SPARK School Park Program is offering these AMAZING collages made by local school art teachers and their classes. Glitz and Bling were provided by Charming Charlie, a national ladies boutique that started in Houston in 2004. The winning bids will be a tax deductible donation to SPARK, a program started by City Council Member Eleanor Tinsley in 1983 to increase park space in the City of Houston. SPARK now works with 12 school districts throughout the region. Funds raised will go towards building future SPARK Parks.
All collages will be available for “cash and carry” opening bid sale price at the Downtown Farmer’s Market on Wednesday, April 18, 11 AM-2PM, City Hall Plaza. The online auction will open for remaining items on Thursday, April 19 at NOON.
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002 - Terrace Elementary School
Spring Branch ISD
"Simple Pleasures" – 24”x36”
Students at Terrace Elementary make use of texture to depict some of the simple joys of playing in their SPARK Park – playing basketball and skipping rope.
Sold For: $250.00
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004 - Chavez High School
Houston ISD
"Let's Play" – 24”x36”
A variety of mediums depict a child’s smile during a day at the park, complete with slides, playground equipment, and blue skies overhead.
Current Bid: $100.00
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005 - Chavez High School
Houston ISD
"Saturday Afternoon" – 24”x36”
Kites and birds fill the air as a group of children frolic in the park on a sunny afternoon.
Sold For: $100.00
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008 - Chavez High School
Houston ISD
"Skateboarding" – 24”x36”
This collage captures the joy of a child enjoying a ride through the park on her skateboard.
Sold For: $150.00
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021 - Coop Elementary School
Houston ISD
"Have a Ball" – 24”x36”
Fun, fitness, and sports – a winning combination! Students at Coop Elementary depict the fun playing football, basketball, baseball, soccer and tennis while at the park.
Sold For: $200.00
