Nashville, TN, (10/20/2020) – Marking its 20th anniversary, the Keep A Breast Foundation (KAB) is expanding its local activations to raise funds and awareness for breast health. Now in Nashville, KAB’s 20th international destination, the organization is showcasing 87 individual breast cast art pieces from local women and artists, and auctioning each one at Charitybuzz.com/keepabreast.
The collection features the casts of local breast cancer survivors, as well as notable local women, including musicians Mickey Guyton, Cam and Margo Price; chef Julia Sullivan; model Karen Elson; activist Fiona Prine; and former Nashville mayor Megan Barry.
Notable artists who’ve painted and adorned the casts include Ann Lewis, Barry Johnson, Buddy Jackson, Danielle Duer, Donna Woodley, Emily Leonard, FAILE, Hayley Welsh, Heart, Herb Williams, How and Nosm, Hunt Slonem, I Saw the Sign, James Perrin, Lula Goce, MissMe, Nathan Brown, New Hat Projects and Sheila B. See a complete list of all 86 artists below.
The Charitybuzz auction is live through Wednesday, Oct. 28, and is raising funds for KAB’s youth-focused advocacy and awareness programming. The Foundation is also designating $5,000 specifically to directly support Tennessee BIPOC women who are breast cancer survivors or have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
“Our goal as an organization is to promote accessible breast health and disease prevention for all people," said KAB Founder and Global Chief Creative Officer Shaney jo Darden. “We know that breast cancer disproportionately impacts Black women, and we’re committed to being better at making the breast cancer space more inclusive in the immediate and long-term future.”
In addition to Nashville, KAB has hosted exhibitions in many cities such as Paris, Mexico City, São Paulo, Los Angeles, Tokyo and London, raising more than $500,000 for the California-based nonprofit, which provides young people with breast health education and support.
“The casts are a visual representation that all bodies are beautiful,” said Darden. “Through art, we are able to communicate complex feelings and emotions about a very serious topic, and engage a community in self-care and activism.”
The Nashville exhibit featuring the 87 busts opened on Oct. 2, at Riverside Revival, owned and operated by the Boedecker Foundation, located at 1600 Riverside Drive in East Nashville. Admission is free and open to the public daily from 11am-5:30pm. In addition to the Boedecker Foundation, KAB’s Nashville exhibit and auction are sponsored by Avanstay, Obvi, RAEN, Graduate Hotels, Hecate Energy, Studio Bank, Clary Collection, Arrington Vineyards and BMI.
The online auction is live now through Oct. 28 at Charitybuzz.com/KAB. “Charitybuzz is grateful to support KAB by sharing this timely, important fundraising opportunity featuring special art pieces with our generous community of bidders,” said Charitybuzz President Ben Erwin.
Charitybuzz is the leading auction site for cause, bringing high-net-worth bidders globally incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experiences and luxury items. Charitybuzz has helped raise more than $400 million for 4,500 non-profit organizations.
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ABOUT THE KEEP A BREAST FOUNDATION™
The Keep A Breast Foundation™ is a nonprofit organization with a mission to empower young people around the world with breast health education and support. 2020 marks Keep A Breast’s 20th Anniversary! Since its inception in 2000, KAB has worked with young people to remove the shame associated with breasts and breast health. Through various initiatives and programs such as breast cast art exhibitions, “Non Toxic Revolution”, “Keep A Breast App” and "i love boobies!" campaign, KAB has opened up the dialog about breast cancer, and has proven to be a doorway to breast self-awareness and education.
Keep A Breast has grown into the leading global youth-based breast cancer prevention organization, with global affiliates in Europe, based in France, and partners in Mexico, Zambia, Kenya, and The Democratic Republic of Congo. Constantly pushing the boundaries of the pink ribbon status quo, Keep A Breast has always encouraged young people to love their boobies, get to know their bodies, and be aware of changes.
WHERE TO FIND KEEP A BREAST
Website: keep-a-breast.org
Instagram: @keepabreast
Facebook: facebook.com/keepabreast
Twitter: @keepabreast
Keep A Breast app: bit.ly.kab-app
ABOUT SHANEY JO DARDEN, FOUNDER & GLOBAL CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER
Designer and artist Shaney Jo Darden founded Keep A Breast in 2000, after a friend was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her goal: to raise awareness and to encourage prevention and early detection of breast cancer among young people. Twenty years later, she is an award-winning expert on breast cancer philanthropy and the recipient of the Yoplait Champion Award, the SIMA Humanitarian of the Year Award, and the MySpace Impact Award for Health and Safety. A leading voice in the cultural conversation about breast cancer, Shaney Jo’s visionary use of youth-targeted campaigns and programs stands apart due to its irreverent messaging, inventive art, and cutting-edge pop culture and technology. Through her advocacy and inventive programming, KAB has expanded globally to Europe and Africa.
KAB NASHVILLE BREAST CAST | CASTEES
A Girl Has No President
Aleah Smith
Allison Moorer
Alyssa Rosenheck
Amanda Borksi
Amanda Little
Andra Eggleston
Andrea Zieher
Angela Pacheco
Ashley Duchene
Ashley Ray
Ashley Wilcoxson
Aspen Luzier
Blythe Browne
Brianna Healy
Caitlyn Smith
Callie Guenther
Cam
Caroline Hobby
Carolyn Snell
Cat Nail
Catherine Zvolensky
Charlie Pierce
Elisheba Mrozik
Emily Dorio
Emily West
Erika Orbison
Erin McCarley
Faren Rachels
Fiona Prine
Gena Johnson
Heather Morgan
Jen Auerbach
Jessica Kimbrough
Jessica Maros
Jocelyn Limmer
Judith Hill
Julia Sullivan
Julie Turris
Kaelah Bee
Kalie Shorr
Karen Elson
Katie Cook
Katie Herzig
Katie Schecter
Kayce Singleton
Kayla Price
Kelleigh Bannen
Kelly Henderson
Kim Collins
Leah Turner
Lauren Branson
Lauren Wilson
Lauryn Evarts Bosstick
Leticia Cline
Libby Callaway
Lindsey Bathke
Lisa Boullt
Lucie Silvas
Maggie Rose
Margo Price
Marissa Moss
Maryanne Michas
Megan Barry
Megan James Garrett
Merissa Tomlinson
Mickey Guyton
Miss G.
Natalie Stovall
Nena Anderson Cote
Nikita Karmen
Rachael DeVries
Rebecca Sweet
Rose Falcon
Sara Braud
Sarah Baer
Shelly Colvin
Siobhan Kennedy
Sophia Scott
Sophie Simmons
Stevie Frasure
Tanya Trotter
Vadis Turner
Whitney Duncan
Young Summer
KAB NASHVILLE BREAST CAST | ARTISTS
Alison Mosshart
ALuckyRabbit
Andra Eggleston
Ann Lewis
Audie Adams
Baron Batch
Barry Johnson
Brett Crawford
Brian Wooden
Buddy Jackson
Chris Zidek
Dana Olson
Danielle Duer
Dave Persue
David Onri Anderson
David Rice
Death Nurse
Don Rimx
Donna Woodley
Elisheba Israel Mrozik
Emily Dorio
Emily Leonard
Emily Silver
English Cousins
Eric MOBE Bass
FAILE
Hayley Welsh
Heather Morgan
Herakut
Herb Williams
How and Nosm
Hunt Slonem
I Saw the Sign
Isaac Malakkai
James Perrin
JENPROPS
Jenn Bowman
Jocelyn Limmer
Jodi Hays
Julia Grayson
Julia Martin
Karen Seapker
Kime Buzzelli
KMNDZ
Kristen Ferrell
Laurie Shipley
Lauryn YS
Lea Yolanda
Lizzy Lunday
Logan Hicks
Lori Nelson
Lula Goce
Maira Kalman
Matt Shultz
Mel Kadel
Melissa Moss
MissMe
Mr. Hooper
Music City Murals
Natalie Harrison
Nathan Brown
New Hat Projects
Pam Marlene Taylor
Phillip Sweet
Rachel Briggs
Rachel Owens
Raif Adelberg
Ron Lentz
Rowdy Cowlick
Sandra Chevrier
Sean O’Meallie
Shelby Ragland
Sheila B
Sisavanh Phouthavong
Skye Walker
Steffi Sutton
Stephanie Rond
Stikki Peaches
Susan Haas
Tess Davies
Tim Kerr
Trevor Mikula
Vadis Turner
WJ Cunningham
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