The 4th Annual Monkey Project Auction is now open. The auction will run from May 15, 2015 to May 22, 2015, with proceeds going to Oakland School for the Arts, School of Visual Art to continue offering our students the best art education they can get in a public charter school.
What is the Monkey Project?
The Monkey Project, started in 2010, is an annual collaboration between Visual Art at Oakland School for the Arts and Rudy’s Can’t Fail Café, both located in the historic Fox Theater in Downtown Oakland. It’s a prestigious opportunity for middle and high school Visual Art students to have their work showcased in a popular restaurant.
Every spring, Visual Art students create monkey portraits following specific criteria. The owners of Rudy’s select twelve of these portraits to be on display in the restaurant for a year.
At the end of a year, the art is auctioned off. The process starts again with students creating new work and twelve new portraits being selected to be on display.
What is Rudy’s Can’t Fail Café?
More than a restaurant, this diner is a fun, family-friendly dining experience. Check it out for yourself at http://www.rudyscantfailcafe.com/
Make Your Bid to Support the School of Visual Art at OSA!
Now is your chance to not only get all the great items you want, but to do it knowing you are helping support our organization and mission.
About Oakland School for the Arts
Oakland School for the Arts balances an immersive arts program with a comprehensive academic curriculum, providing students unique opportunities for learning, expression, innovation and personal growth.
An accredited public charter school, OSA receives money from the State of California to fund its comprehensive academic program. However, to fund the ten pre-professional arts schools, OSA relies solely on the generosity of individual donors, the business community, and foundation.
The School of Visual Art, one of OSA's art programs, currently has over 145 students in grades 6 through 12. Students are instructed in art fundamentals and a wide range of art expressions.
Proceeds from the auction go to the School of Visual Art helps pay for art supplies, equipment, enrichment experiences and guest teachers to give our students the best art education possible in a public school.
