After worship on October 1, all are invited to meet painter Laurie Davenport. Her solo exhibition Art of Survival , on display at Plymouth Church from October 1-November 19, aims to humanize individuals experiencing homelessness. We are pleased to announce 50% of all proceeds from art sales will go directly to Plymouth Healing Communities. The artist expresses, "I’m impressed with PHC. Their emphasis on permanent supportive housing and availability of medical respite and companionship/support are exactly what should be happening and growing."
Laurie Davenport was born in Tacoma, Washington and grew up in Seattle, where she attended public school and graduated from the University of Washington. Although she has been drawing and painting since early childhood, she is essentially self-taught as an artist, having chosen to focus her formal education in music. As a musician and artist during her career, she has participated in multi-media events, created concert posters and CD recording graphics and had several solo art showings connected with concerts and musical events.
After returning to Tacoma 20 years ago to settle in the Lincoln District, she has increasingly focused on art and continued to develop her skills in drawing and painting as well as digital art and graphic design. In 2019, Laurie began a charcoal sketching project which focuses on capturing the joy and sadness of everyday life, catching ordinary people and situations ‘in the act’ and posting daily sketches on social media (@lauriedavenportart on Instagram and Facebook). She has worked for Tacomaprobono, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization providing free civil legal aid to low-income individuals who face legal issues in Pierce County, Washington, since 2000.
Come meet the artist and enjoy the exhibit. -Joe Williams, Director of Music and Arts