The beginning of the year means fundraising time for the Museum! Running a privately owned Museum is expensive~ I couldn't do it without much help & support! I have added a "DONATE" button on the sidebar to make it easy for you~ so if you enjoy visiting the BLOG & would like to help preserve pieces of our past for future generations to enjoy & study, I hope you will take a minute to show your support! You can also help us by making a purchase at the 'Mantua~Maker's Mercantile', Diamond K Folk Art on the TDIPT Mercantile, or by bidding on an eBay auction!

This years 5,000.00 fundraiser will directly support the following:

*New point & track lighting for the gallery

*UV light filters for new lighting

*4x20' overhang porch over Gallery Entryway

*10 child mannequins

*5 adult mannequins

*archival materials including acid free buffered tissue for storage

*acquisitions fund renewal

And.....as a THANKYOU to my patrons, Once our goal is reached, I will be holding a drawing for a FREE MACHE DOLLY!!! Want to enter??? Its EASY~ here are the particulars:

**Each Diamond K Folk Art purchase, or special order will earn ONE entry to the drawing.

** EACH 10.00 DONATION will earn ONE entry to the drawing.

** There is NO limit to the number of times a person can enter!

The winner for the Grande prize drawing will get to choose an existing dolly for their prize, or, request a custom dolly!

All purchases made from Jan. 1st 2008 are eligible, and HAVE been entered allready!

Don't be shy~ every little bit helps!!!