No Boundaries Youth Theater Announces First Annual Art Show and Auction

Cindy Donaldson, Board of Directors Chairwoman, and Darren Farrington, Executive and Artistic Director of No Boundaries Youth Theater-formerly known as New Britain Youth Theater-are proud to announce the kick-off of their five-year strategic growth plan with the announcement of NBYT's first annual Art Show and Auction to be held on August 25, 2018.

Saturday, August 25, 2018, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Reception and Auction. Location: Ellis Street Commons, 321 Ellis Street New Britain, CT 06051. Ticket Prices: Adults $25, Students $10, children under the age of 10 and exhibiting artists are free

Art submissions are open to artists of all ages and abilities and art of all mediums. All art must be original, display ready, and available for sale. The suggested minimum commission to NBYT is 30% of sale. An entry fee of $20 per piece will charged for adults, and students up to the age of 26 may enter pieces at no charge. Artists may submit up to three pieces of art, and loading and unloading is the responsibility of the artists. Drop off dates for art are August 18 from 9 am to 1pm, August 24 from 2 to 6 p.m. or by appointment. Cash prizes will be awarded for students grades 9 and up and for adults in the categories of Best in Show, and First, Second, and Third Prize. Non-cash prizes will be awarded for students up to grade 8.

Attendance at the Art Show and Auction is open to all, and will include a cocktail reception and hors d'oeuvres. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for students, and exhibiting artists and children under the age of 10 are free.

"We are thrilled to kick off our strategic plan initiatives with this Art Show," noted Donaldson. "No Boundaries Youth Theatre has helped over 7,000 children since our founding in 2010, and we want to see that legacy grow. We strive to keep the fees to our students minimal and have been fortunate to receive various grants over the years, but it simply is not enough to support the staff, equipment, and everything that is needed to run the theater optimally. The Art Show allows us to share the love of all arts and support our mission."

For more information visit www.nbyt.org/artshow.html or for information on sponsorship opportunities contact Cindy Donaldson: 860-921-6449 or email Cindy@Redbarnconsultingllc.com.

About New Britain Youth Theater

Founded in 2010 as New Britain Youth Theater and selected by Connecticut Magazine as Connecticut's Best Children's Theater in 2017, No Boundaries Youth Theater is a professionally-run community and educational theater for children and teens. The name change in 2018 reflects that NBYT is-and always has been-a youth theater that accepts children from all towns and communities, with all abilities, and to be involved in a variety of ways both onstage and off. NBYT produces a season of performances by and for children and young adults, provides in-school and after-school arts-integrated and arts-enrichment educational programming, and offers drama classes and individual coaching and lessons. NBYT is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and young adults by encouraging creative thinking and collaborative teamwork, fostering self-confidence and self-esteem, and developing social, emotional, and academic skills through involvement in high-quality, low-cost programs in the performing arts. NBYT operates its programs in community spaces and schools throughout Greater New Britain, and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

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