We are hosting a fundraiser at Toothpick on Saturday, May 9th from noon - 6pm in support of Lebanon. As many of our friends may know, one of our studio artists is from Lebanon, and her community is living through the ongoing war. Toothpick was built around the idea that art and community are not separate from the world around us. Ongoing bombing and conflict in Lebanon have displaced over a million people, forcing families from their homes and leaving many without reliable access to shelter, food, clean water, and medical care. Civilian communities are living with constant instability and loss, as infrastructure is damaged and daily life is repeatedly disrupted.

Everything about the fundraiser will be centered on celebrating Lebanon. All of the flash designs have been created with Lebanese inspiration in mind. Theodore’s will be offering Lebanese-inspired baked goods and Adie will be chainstitching Lebanese-inspired designs onto garments throughout the day. You can come in, maybe get a tattoo, eat something, bring a piece of clothing to be stitched, or simply be present! There will also be a silent auction running throughout the event, along with a small collection of materials for those who want to learn more about Lebanon and the surrounding region.

This is a chance to support families in Lebanon in a direct way, while also engaging with the culture, art, and community that we care about. If you have been looking for a way to contribute or to show up, this is one way to do that. 100% proceeds from the event will go directly toward on-the-ground support for families in Lebanon.