Wednesday, August 17, 2005

Kensington man uses 'art as a catalyst' for nonprofit fund-raising

Kensington man uses 'art as a catalyst' for nonprofit fund-raising: "Gary Rosenthal believes in raising money for nonprofits the old fashioned way--he earns it.

The Kensington artist is working on a new model to channel money--about $70,000 in 2004--from his successful business creating glass and metal artwork to social welfare organizations.

Through his Art as a Catalyst program, started in 2003, Rosenthal partners with nonprofits, like the Autism Society of America, to produce art they can use to raise money. He has also just launched the Art as a Catalyst Retail Network to enlist craft stores, like Rockville's As Kindred Spirits, in similar fund-raising efforts."

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