By Cristy Morrison, CDME, President & CEO, Visit Stillwater
In its continued efforts to support community arts initiatives, the Stillwater Arts Council will launch “Wrap it with Art,” a collection of five all-seasons gift wrap designs by local artists available for purchase at locations around Stillwater. Proceeds from the sales will be reinvested into Stillwater Arts.
“This project offers Stillwater shoppers an incredible opportunity to give back and support local arts,” council board member Meghan Brasuell said. “The art and paper quality is so beautiful that these paper rolls could be gifts themselves.”
Earlier this year, artists were invited to submit designs for consideration, which resulted in the selection of five works by Amber Cheever, Courtney Kelly, Pat McDonald, Alyssa Scattergood-White and Jude Tolar. Their art — with themes ranging from playful animals to classic florals — was adapted to fit 24 x 36-inch paper rolls, with one full sheet dedicated to each artist.
The wrapping paper, priced at $25 per roll, will be available at various Stillwater locations, including Prairie Arts Center, the Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar, Visit Stillwater, and select local businesses.
“We are truly grateful to our sponsors for making this project possible,” said Cristy Morrison, a Stillwater Arts Council board member. “Support from CareerTech and our seven sponsors was instrumental in bringing this project to life.”
Initial printing for “Wrap it with Art” was funded by donations from Visit Stillwater, Stillwater Medical, BancFirst, Simmons Bank, Great Plains Bank, RCB Bank, and Oklahoma Community Credit Union.
For more information about the “Wrap it with Arts” Wrapping Paper fundraiser project and the Stillwater Arts Council, visit artstillwater.org. Direct questions should be directed to Stillwater Arts Council at StillwaterArtsCouncil@gmail.com.
The Stillwater Arts and Humanities Council is composed of volunteers whose mission it is to support and encourage the arts in the Stillwater community. Funds raised by the council are awarded as grants to educational and cultural organizations as well as schools. The Stillwater Arts and Humanities Council board includes Lindsay Barnes, Meghan Brasuell, Rebecca Brienen, Marika Christofides, Dawn Dodson, Elizabeth Gosney, Casey Ihde, Billy McCollum, Cristy Morrison, Kim Strom, and Jude Tolar.
