GATHER presents One Hundred Dresses
a silent auction and exhibition
featuring the work of Kumiko & Sanae Ishida

Opening Reception will be held at 2pm on Saturday January 10th, 2009
Show runs through Sunday February 8th

One Hundred Dresses celebrates innocence, community, industriousness, individuality and beauty. Come visit Gather in the heart of Columbia City to admire and bid on these one-of-a-kind dresses individually handcrafted by artist
Kumiko Ishida using reclaimed textiles.

90% of the money raised from the silent auction will be donated to the Rainier Vista Boys and Girls Club and the Rainier Valley Food Bank, two South Seattle organizations, so come to Gather to bid on these incredible dresses and support your community!!

The silent auction of the dresses will run for the duration of the show, January 10th- February 8th. Bidding will start at $10 a dress, and will proceed in increments of $5. Online bidding and images of each of the 100 dresses will be available through our blog at: www.gatherseattle.com.

Paintings by Kumiko Ishida and Sanae Ishida will be featured at Gather as well.