CHAIR AFFAIR ARTISTS
Every spring, Community Warehouse hosts its annual Chair Affair event to raise critical mission funds.
At the heart of the event are brilliant, one-of-a-kind Children’s Chairs created by local artists.
We are now accepting new Children’s Chair artists for Chair Affair 2025!
How does the Children’s Chair Project work?
Community Warehouse collects used donated children’s chairs and distributes them to local artists. The artists then transform the chairs into unique, joyful pieces of functional art for children.
The chairs go on to be displayed at our Chair Affair fundraising event and sponsored by supporters, raising critical funds for Community Warehouse’s mission.
After Chair Affair, the Children’s Chairs return to our furniture banks where they are picked out by children who visit Community Warehouse with their family to receive services.Â
Sign up to be a 2025 Children’s Chair Artist!
Interested in being a Children’s Chair artist for Chair Affair 2025? After reviewing the guidelines below, please click the Artist Signup button. After signing up, you will receive detailed instructions on how to participate.
Thank you for your interest and support!
Children's Chair Artist Guidelines
- Chairs only (please no highchairs, tables, benches, etc)
- Make sure your chair is functional & sturdy
- Please use only child-safe materials
- Create with non-toxic, Zero VOC, no odor paint
- Do not include any choking hazards or small, removable pieces
After signing up, please click here for detailed participation instructions.
Important Dates:
November 21, 2024: Chair Affair Artist Viewing and Reception Party: Bring your completed chair to the Portland Warehouse to view all the completed masterpieces and celebrate this community effort! If you are unable to make this event, email us for alternative drop-off arrangements.Â
2024 Artwork
Here are some examples of the amazing creativity from our 2024 Children’s Chair Artists!
Children’s Chair Gallery
If these photos don’t make you smile, we’re not sure what will 🙂 Check out this wonderful gallery of images that capture children who took a small break (while picking out essential furnishings with their families) to select a very special, handcrafted chair to take home. What a surprise, and a delight!
