DORF Presents Volya, a Silent Auction and Cultural Exhibition to Benefit Ukraine
The benefit, co-organized by Austin TX UKRAINIANS, hosts over 50 artists for a silent auction and celebration of Ukrainian culture with traditional Ukrainian art activities
WHAT: Volya is an art show, silent auction, and Ukrainian cultural exhibition to benefit Ukraine. With traditional art activities for every age, music, and drinks
WHERE: DORF, 5701 Lewood Drive, Austin, TX 78745
WHEN: Saturday, May 14, 2022, 2:00–10:00 pm (CST)
PARKING: Neighborhood street parking is available but closer parking may be found in the Dollar General Parking lot behind DORF. We have permission to use their parking lot Saturday and the property owner does not tow at this location.
DORF is free and open to all
Silent Art Auction: 50+ Art Pieces starting at $50!
All art is hung in the DORF Gallery for viewing during the event; Bidding occurs online at bit.ly/VOLYA-AUCTION-DORF.
Proceeds benefit Voices of Children.
Bidding Starts: Wednesday, May 11, 2022, 12:00 pm (CST) through Saturday, May 14, 2022, 9:00 pm (CST).
BIDDING HAS ENDED.
Classes
Ukrainian artists will guide you through the process to make your own traditional Ukrainian pysanky eggs or motanky dolls.
Kids 9+ and adult classes are available! Proceeds benefit Voices of Children.
Sat, May 14, 2022: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
Program
Alexis Mabry, Nitrous Tank. Photo courtesy of the artist. On view at DORF as part of silent auction.
Austin, TEXAS– Volya, or “freedom” in English, is a silent auction and cultural exhibition to raise awareness and aid for the Ukrainian people through a collaboration with an Austin-based Ukrainian coalition. The event consists of two parts: a silent auction inside the gallery featuring over 50 artists from Texas and beyond, and a Ukrainian Culture Exhibition presenting traditional Ukrainian clothing, textiles, art, protest posters, and other cultural artifacts in the gallery and surrounding grounds. The exhibition will be activated by Ukrainian artist-led art and craft activities.
Since Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Ukrainians and allies around the world have worked together to provide aid to the people of Ukraine. On May 14, 2022, DORF will provide a space to gather, learn about the beauty of Ukrainian culture, and send support to trusted aid organizations working around the clock in Ukraine, while offering an opportunity to collect art with proceeds benefiting critical relief efforts.
Austin-based Ukrainian artists will lead pysanky (traditional egg painting) and motanky (traditional doll making) workshops for visitors of all ages. The silent auction will feature over 50 artists and bidding takes place online from May 11, 2022, at 12:00 pm (CST) through May 14, 2022, at 9:00 pm (CST). A portion of proceeds from the event will benefit Voices of Children.
ARTISTS
Terrance Cowan, How Much Suffering, How Many Victims (Until Racism Is Defeated)? Photo courtesy of the artist. On view at DORF as part of silent auction.
Peter Abrami, Rebekah Andrews, ANGRYCLOUD>DESCND, Betsy Askew AKA B-Kay, Rebecca Bennett, Ashley Blazer, Hallie Brewer, Veronica Ceci, Elizabeth Chiles, Terrence Cowan, Madeline Donahue, Amanda Fay, Nancy Goedeke, Roberto Jackson Harrington, The Death Head, Jane Helslander, Sommer Raynei Henderson, Kerry Hugins, Madeline Irvine, Annie May Johnston, Natasha Kanevski, Wasyl Kacurovsky, Yuliya Lanina (collaboration with Katya Lanina), Laura Lit, Alexis Mabry, Alisa Maxime, Timothy McCool, Brittney McMahon, Annie Miller, Aly Modleski, NIKUTINA, Mitch(opo), Jacqueline Overby, Brent Pheto, Alicia Philley, Kaelyn Provost, Michelle Rahbar, Lisa Rawlinson, Chad Rea, Keva Richardson, Andrea Ritter, Alexandra Robinson, George Robinson, Cathryn Rowe, Natalie Ryan, Holly Sabiston, Ania Safko (née Mininkova), Kim Sanchez, Trish Simonite, Tiffany K. Smith, Sherwin Rivera Tibayan, Alyssa Taylor Wendt, Tanya Zal
Volya Event:
Saturday, May 14, 2022, 2:00–10:00 pm (CST)
2:00–6:00 pm - Ukrainian doll making (motanky) and traditional egg painting (pysanky) workshops for children and adults activate the exhibition
2:00–10:00 pm - Silent auction artwork on view, Ukrainian cultural exhibition, and reception with food, drink, and music
9:00 pm - Auction winning bidders announced
9:00–10:00 pm - Closing ceremony
For silent auction winners: A member of our team will be in touch to coordinate artwork pick-up details. If the winning bidder is present at 9:00 PM (CST) when the auction ends, items may be picked up by checking out with a DORF representative at the front desk. If the item requires shipping, additional shipping costs may apply. Thank you for bidding!
PARTNERS AND SPONSORS
Huge thank you to Volya co-organizers and collaborators, Casey Ritter and Hanna Mendyuk.
DORF Inaugural Individual Donors
This project is generously supported by DORF Inaugural Individual Donors:
Diplomats
Lisa Bushue, Malou Flato & John Taliferro, Hanna Mendyuk & Casey Ritter, Kate & Ryan Montgomery, Christina Trapolino & Oliver Meek, Amanda Murphy & Chris Vanderbeek, Cab & Tim Yau
Ambassadors
Suzie & Robert Barrows, AlanBecksteadArtWork.com, Annette DiMeo Carlozzi & Dan Bullock, Kathleen Irvin Loughlin, Susan & Gary Manche, Kathy & John Vanderbeek
Champions
Stella & Leon Alesi, Chris Cowden, Ekatarina & John Harris, Kheili Hiller & Austin Nelsen, Daniela Oliver de Portillo, Lauren & Ben Powell
Advocates
Sarah C. Bancroft, Trey & Laura Biggs, Ania Olivia Bowden & Dustin Bowden, Christy & Phil Curcuru, Rakhee Jain Desai, Lauren & Curt Devine, Lillie & Jeremiah Henson, Lauren Grant, Susanna & Richard Finnell, Jordan & Carson Nelsen, Deanna Miesch, Sheila Sorvari & Mark Sterling, Barbara & Russell Vanderbeek, Kenneth Vanderbeek
Supporters
René Barilleaux & Tim Hedgepeth, Kate Battelle & Dave Schachter, Andy Campbell, Erin Curtis & Aaron Dubrow, Joey Fauerso & Riley Robinson, Allison Hays Lane, Daniel Helfman, Christina Kosacz, Cary Leibowitz, Andrea Mellard, Nola Parker & Jeff Nitzberg, Adriana Aurelia Rosca, Trish & Richard Simonite, Beth & Ronnie Storie, Revidiasa Semanjaku, Celeste Wackenhut & Billy Lambert
Friends
Katy Horan & Daniel Bloomfield, Jill Schroeder, Roseann Weiss
Thanks to the DORF inaugural intern, Alexis Hunter, for collaborating with us on this project.
Thank you to our many cherished volunteers on this project including: Austin TX UKRAINIANS, Matt Bryan, Emmy Laursen, Lana S. Meador, and Daniela Oliver de Portillo.
Thank you to our invaluable community partners: Austin Beerworks, Conan’s Pizza South, Hatch Craft Beer & Kolaches, and Miranda Bennett Studio.
Thank you to our event sponsor: Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
DORF is proud to collaborate with Voices of Children, for the crucial aid work they are doing on the ground in Ukraine!
Voices of Children is a Ukraine-based aid organization that provides psychological support to children who have witnessed war. They are actively working to provide housing arrangements, clothing, art therapy, financial support, and a psychological hotline to support Ukrainians who have suffered as a result of the war.
ABOUT DORF
DORF is an artist-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Austin, Texas. We are an experimental space that produces culturally and socially responsive art programming and provides space for expression and innovation. We have used our space and programming as an advocacy platform for social change, and an exhibition and gathering space for Austin- and Texas-based artists and the community. We have received recognition in publications like Texas Monthly, Sightlines Magazine, The Austin Chronicle, Glasstire, Southwest Contemporary, and more, and received “Best New Experimental Art Gallery” in The Austin Chronicle.
ABOUT Austin TX UKRAINIANS
Austin TX UKRAINIANS is a cultural and social group for Ukrainians living in Central Texas that has been organizing and peacefully demonstrating at the Texas State Capitol since Russia’s invasion on February 24, 2022.
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS
All events will be held outdoors and in open-air indoor spaces. Austin-Travis County's COVID-19 Community Risk Level is currently low and as such precautions are optional.
Precautions include wearing a well-fitting mask, washing hands, and practicing social distancing. At all levels, people can wear a mask based on personal preference, informed by their personal level of risk. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should not attend.
ACCESSIBILITY
The DORF gallery and grounds are wheelchair accessible and there will be neighborhood parking with ramped sidewalks at the event. There will be a wheelchair-accessible port-o-potty, integrated and dispersed wheelchair seating, and large print materials for people with visual limitations.