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| Hundreds of IBRRC supporters
celebrated the unveiling of a new mural at the San Pedro
bird center in December 2003. Another
view of the mural. (Photos: Jay Holcomb/IBRRC) |
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Artist Jill Fitterer celebrates. |
O n December 7, 2003
the exterior of the visitor center at the LA Oiled Bird Care
& Education Center in San Pedro was graced with a 7 feet
by 28 foot mural of flying pelicans designed and painted by
local artist Jill Fitterer,
a printmaker in the master of fine arts program at Cal State
Long Beach.
To celebrate the unveiling, our staff in San Pedro planned
a grand event. Festivities included a silent auction of wildlife
art and photographs, and live music by Stucco Rainbow. VIP
tours of the 10,000 square foot aquatic bird rehabilitation
center gave guests a rare behind the scenes look at the center’s
treatment rooms, pools, flight cages, kitchen and washrooms
for oiled birds.
Guests were also treated to tables laden with
holiday goodies donated by 28 local businesses. Everything
needed to hold the event, from cups to tables, tents to food,
even the Christmas tree, poinsettias and flower arrangements
were donated.
Thanks to
the artists
List of businesses
who helped
Hundreds of people attended and over 50 pieces
of art were sold, helping to raise money, and awareness of
the work we do.
Also, IBRRC took the art of the dramatic black
and white pelicans and they now are replicated on limited
edition t-shirts in four different colors. We will not
be doing another printing of these shirts, so order yours
today.
This event was such
a great success that we decided
to make it an annual event. If you
would like to donate art for the
next auction, e-mail IBRRC.
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