For the Reporter

The Green River College Foundation hosts Painting with the Stars on Thursday, Feb. 26 to benefit the Interurban Center for the Arts.

The event is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lindbloom Student Center, 12401 SE 320th St, Auburn.

A silent auction features artwork designed and created by local community stars and artists. Local businesses donated items.

Guests will be treated to wine and hors d’oeuvres, demonstrations by local artists and the featured savant artist, Michael Tolleson. There also will be interactive art displays, student art and an opportunity to raise the paintbrush.

Proceeds support local elementary schools by providing training and educational materials to volunteer art docent programs.

Tickets are $15 advance, $20 at the door. For more information, visit www.InterurbanCenterForTheArts.org or call 253-288-3330.

About Interurban Center for the Arts

The Interurban Center for the Arts (ICA) has been providing a positive impact on children’s learning by showcasing art, artists, art history and hands-on projects for 31 years. The ICA provides educational art experiences to elementary schools in seven local school districts each year, which allows over 14,000 students the opportunity to create 100,000 pieces of artwork.