SEED Club, Art Honor Society Join Forces for Open Mic Event
The SEED Club and Art Honor Society at Hendrick Hudson High School will join forces this Friday, March 21 for Hepcat Cafe and March ART mART. The corresponding events, which are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. in the school library, will combine the SEED Club’s open-mic night with an art market organized by the Art Honor Society.
“This event has been running for the past 20 years and serves as a forum for any artists, musicians or other student talent to be showcased in an open mic setting,” said senior Castalia Litos, a member of the SEED Club. “This year, we wanted to collaborate with another club, and the Art Honor Society as joined our event, selling their artwork. We hope to increase the attendance at this event!”
Both clubs will use the event as a fundraiser. This year, the SEED Club has opted to raise money for Red Cross Hurricane Relief. The Art Honor Society will turn proceeds from art sales into student scholarships. The club will also sell stickers, tote bags, cups and shirts with proceeds benefitting the club, including partial funding for an upcoming field trip to the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan.
“I think this will benefit our club because we haven’t done much in collaboration with other clubs at our school,” said Ve Lenz, the Vice President of the Art Honor Society. “Being involved in this event will help lead to further acknowledgement for our club.”
In addition to raising money, Litos said the Hepcat Cafe offers students an opportunity to connect, socialize and enjoy each other’s company. The open mic is available for both students and members of the community to participate.
During the evening, members of the Art Honor Society will sell their artwork, handmade jewelry and more. Lenz has designed logos for the event (pictured) that will be turned into stickers and affixed to items for sale.
“Hopefully, the student population and others from the outside community will come out to this event and offer their support,” Lenz said.