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Artist creates eclipse painting as fundraiser for non-profits

By Tom Rivers, Editor Posted 2 April 2024 at 8:52 pm

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ALBION – Hospice of Orleans County has a print of eclipse artwork in its windows at the Hospice office on Route 31 in Albion.

Janna Stirk of Albion, co-owner of The Parlour, created the painting on canvas. She has 1,050 prints of the painting distributed in Albion and Medina. The 6-by-9-inch prints are for sale for $5 with donations going to non-profits.

Stirk, who also is owner of Here’s Your Artwork, created the painting to commemorate the eclipse that will pass through Orleans County on April 8. The partial eclipse starts at about 2 p.m. with the total eclipse from 3:19 to 3:23. The partial eclipse ends at about 4:30 p.m.

Hospice and several sites has prints of the eclipse available for a $5 donation.

Stirk said her paintings are usually very detail-oriented. The eclipse painting is more abstract.

“It’s the colors. It’s vibrant,” Stirk said about her rendering of the eclipse.

She said enthusiasm is building for the eclipse, which is expected to bring a big influx of visitors to the region.

“Everyone is excited about having something cool in our area,” she said.

The prints are available at the following locations:

  • Wild Flour Deli and Bakery in Albion to benefit Hospice
  • The Hemp House in Medina to benefit PAWS
  • Navarra’s Farm Market and Greenhouses in Eagle Harbor to benefit PAWS
  • Hospice of Orleans
  • The Parlour in Albion to benefit Hospice
  • Orleans Koinonia Kitchen in Albion
  • Pretty Sweet Bakery to benefit Hands 4 Hope
  • Susie’s Boat-tique to benefit Bounce for Bullard
  • Gilligan’s Galley at Point Breeze to benefit Hospice
  • The Cobblestone Museum
  • Canalside Tattoo Company in Medina to benefit Cat by Cat, Inc.
  • PAWS Animal Shelter in Albion
  • Care Net of Orleans
  • Arnold’s Auto Parts/NAPA Auto Parts to benefit M.A.D. Rescue of Western NY
  • Genesee-Orleans Ministry of Concern
  • Hoag Library to benefit the Friends of the Library

The prints will also be for sale during the Orleans County Home, Garden & Outdoor Show at the fairgrounds this weekend.