Photo by Howard Owens.,
On a search for a fun fundraising activity that might draw in members of the community who don't typically support the arts, GO ART! Executive Directory Gregory Hallock hit upon a fanciful idea -- a dodgeball tournament.
After looking around a bit, Hallock realized there doesn't seem to be any other dodgeball tournaments in the area, so the idea also had the advantage of being unique.
So, GO ART! is hosting its inaugural dodgeball tournament on Saturday, Aug. 12 at the David M. McCarthy Ice Arena at 5 p.m.
Teams of six to eight people cost $200, which includes a beverage. There will be prizes for best team uniforms and best team name.
For those who are of an artistic bent -- and Hallock stresses, this is not required -- there will be a rap battle/poetry slam.
That helps keep the arts connected to the event, he said.
The event is sponsored by the David M. McCarthy Ice Arena and Eli Fish Brewing Co.
You can sign up your team online by clicking here.
"When we thought of the idea, it also immediately made us think of the dodgeball movie, and we realized that was all about being funny and having fun, so this is about being funny and having fun. It's the comedy side of arts," Hallock said.
Photo by Howard Owens.
