HOME TWEET HOME
Presented by the Ennis Arts Commission
Adopt and Beautify a Birdhouse!
The Ennis Arts Commission is calling all Ennis artists, businesses, and organizations to participate in our latest public creativity challenge, Home Tweet Home.
The public is invited to adopt and transform birdhouses into fun, functional, and unique artworks. The birdhouses will then be displayed around Ennis and auctioned off.
Proceeds from the auction will fund public art projects in Ennis like the kaleidoscope located outside the Ennis Public Library.
Silent Auction April 1st-April 30th, 2020.
How to bid:
- Go to:https://www.32auctions.com/HomeTweetHome
- Choose Home Tweet Home
Winning bids will be notified May 5, 2020.
Reserve a Birdhouse Starting Feb 17th!
How to claim a birdhouse:
- 20 unfinished birdhouses will be available for adoption by advance reservation
- Claim one online at: bit.ly/EACbirdhouse
- Pick up at the Ennis Visitor Center
- 204 W. Knox
- Available now through February 25th
Guidelines for Decorating
- Theme: HOMETOWN SPIRIT
- Use water resistant materials
- Must be family friendly
- Must be bird friendly
- DUE BY: 5:00 p.m., March 13, 2020 at Ennis Visitor Center, 204 W. Knox St.
- Adopters who do not fulfill their commitment will be responsible for the cost of the unfinished birdhouse.
Contact Gina Rokas @ 972.878.4748 with Questions
*The birdhouse that is sold for the largest amount in the online auction will receive special recognition on social media, the Ennis Newspaper, and other Ennis communications. Plus, there will be a major award from the Ennis Arts Commission!
GOOD LUCK!
THANK YOU TO ENNIS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!
The Ennis Arts Commission Board would like to extend a special thank you to Ennis High School teacher, Mark Roman and his woodshop and metal works students for crafting all of the birdhouses that will be auctioned.
We truly appreciate EHS for partnering with us on this project and investing their time and effort into a project that will benefit the artistic community of Ennis. Congratulations to Mr. Roman and his students for a job well done!
The EAC Board