THERESA GIRARD: A native of Providence RI and involved in the arts from an early age,  Theresa crafted her own education studying early 20th Century contemporary artists.  A color expert and educator for a large manufacturing company, she advanced to the top of her career in marketing, education, and training. She staged and styled numerous photo shoots, large trade productions, and program development from NY to LA.  She has been a teacher of adult education for over 30 years. She attended Community College of RI, CE Programs RISD & SMFA Tufts. She provides financial aid for women creatives through her group “Support Women Artists”

Ms. Girard is a nationally sought after facilitator of a variety of “workshops for creative people.” She is represented by several galleries throughout the country. Her painterly abstractions have been featured in several national publications including The Artist Magazine, Palette Magazine, Art Collector, Florida Design, Gulfshore Life, Elle Decor, Architectural Digest and Home & Design.

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ALISON BOLOGNA: Alison started Shri in 2010 with a vision of creating a space where people from all backgrounds could come together to practice yoga, fostering healthier and more compassionate communities, while also revitalizing a city that has been economically struggling since the Industrial Revolution. 

Since opening its doors in downtown Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Shri has become a success story for the city, drawing in hundreds of students for special events and outreach programs.

Alison is thrilled to be working with Theresa on curating art for this event all to support Shir’s nonprofit work.

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Some FAQs …

• What if I want to donate, but I can't attend the actual event?

  You can still buy a ticket and 100% of your ticket purchase will be used towards funding free programs at Shri! Just email alison@shriyoga.org if this is the case so we are aware and properly thank you, still!

• Do I need to attend to receive an item off the wall?

  Yes! Because we are curating for the number of people buying art (and “stuff”), this allows the operations of the event to run most smoothly.

  If you cannot attend the event, can still buy a ticket and 100% of your ticket purchase will be included in the total proceeds raised to fund free outreach at Shri.

• What do I do if I have an item to donate for this cause?

  Please email Theresa at tgirardart@gmail.com, and she will arrange everything! :-) Thank You!

• I want to buy more than one ticket, how do I do this?

  You can purchase a ticket for a friend or guest by following these steps in our booking software (Momence):

  1. Sign into your account.

  2. Go to Classes and select the event you’d like to book.

  3. During checkout, enter your friend’s name and email address so the event is registered under their account.

  If your friend doesn’t have a Momence account yet, they’ll receive an email prompting them to SIGN UP for one before attending the event.

  *Please Note: Our booking system requires that each student has their own account with a UNIQUE email address (our system does not allow multiple students to share one email for booking classes / events at Shri).

  Need More Help?: alison@shriyoga.org

• I prefer mailing a check versus paying online, how do I do this?

  While paying online is the preferred method of supporting this event, you can mail a check made out to Shri Service Corps; please include a note with the following information: 1) your name 2) your phone number and 3) your email address. We will confirm your registration after the check has been received and will add you to our registration list.