LOCAL PICK UP ONLY
This guitar was hand-painted by board member, Carolyn Bryant, in support of the mission of Hope Creates. 

Included:
Two (2) guitar lessons from Brian Vaccaro at a mutually agreed upon time and location. 

About the Artist:
Carolyn Bryant personally understands how substance abuse and mental illness affects one’s ability to thrive, yet also how creativity can counter the devastating effects. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting from Webster University and her Master of Arts in secondary education from the University of Missouri – St. Louis. Carolyn has worked for the Special School District, AmeriCorps, United Cerebral Palsy Heartland, Patrick Henry Downtown Academy in St. Louis, and Atlas Public School, gaining a depth of experience in how to teach people with a multitude of abilities. 

These experiences changed her life as she observed the inequity in education and the amount of trauma that children have experienced due to poverty and substance abuse. She has researched how to create a choice-based art curriculum with trauma-informed practices. Carolyn believes that art creates opportunities for people to heal by building connections with themselves, their self-confidence, and their self-esteem. Art has the power to change the world.

Guitar Instructor – Brian Vaccaro Bio:
Brian Vaccaro graduated from Webster University in St. Louis in 1996 with a Bachelor's Degree in Music with an emphasis in Jazz Studies. He continued his education at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville where he earned a Master's Degree in Music in Guitar Performance in 2000. Since completing his studies, Brian has been active as an educator as well as a performer. He has taught a variety of jazz and general music courses including Jazz History, Jazz Ensemble, Guitar Ensemble, Rock History, Private Guitar Study and numerous others at Lindenwood University, Southwestern Illinois College, St. Louis Community College, Grand Center Arts Academy and St. Charles Community College. 

In 2010, Brian received the Outstanding Adjunct Faculty award from St. Louis Community College at Meramec. Brian is now Executive Director of the 501c3 organization "St. Louis Classical Guitar". He has also performed and recorded with many of the top musicians in the St. Louis area. "Going Through the Motions", the debut album by the Brian Vaccaro Trio, was honored to be included in the "Notable Releases of 2011" list by noted critic and author W. Royal Stokes. Brian currently performs in and around the St. Louis area.

For silent auction winners located outside of the St. Louis metropolitan area, the buyer is responsible for costs for shipping their purchased items from St. Louis to their destination. Buyers are responsible for paying Hope Creates the full shipping costs, to be paid when the cost is assessed based on weight and geographic location. Shipping costs will be processed with silent auction items within 4 business days of auction close. 

For silent auction winners located outside of the St. Louis metropolitan area, the buyer will have to take their two private lessons via Zoom at a mutually agreed upon time.

Silent auction winners must pick up their item at the "Canvas of Hope” event or arrange for pick up at a mutually scheduled date/time in advance with Hope Creates. Please contact Jeni Luhrs to schedule your pickup: 
· 314-282-5389 or 

· jeni.fehr@hopecreates.org