When Donations lend a A Step Up

Seems like part of being a Maker/Artist is fielding auction donation requests of work. I find myself saying no to many requests and yes to just a few. I say yes when the organization is in alignment with my mission.
Recently, I was asked by a fledgling school, A Step Up Academy, to donate a piece of work for their first auction event. This time it was easy to say, YES. The auction is to fund the newly established Scholarship Fund and expand the program.

Shield

Sterling Silver

Size 6.5

hollow form construction

Photograph, John Carlano

 

Hopefully, you feel inspired to say, "Yes" and attend the auction, bid on a piece online, or consider donating to an organization in which you believe.