HEAD AND ART

More than 50 local artists are joining the effort to honor, in a celebratory way, victims of brain cancer and those who are fighting it. The third-annual Head for the Art group exhibit, from 7 to 9 this evening at the Hilliard Gallery (404 East 18th Street, 816-561-2956), raises funds for the Head for the Cure Foundation, whose beneficiaries are the Chris Anthony Brain Tumor Research Fund, the Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative and Solace House. Among the artists donating their works: painter Robert Lebrón, sculptor Guinotte Wise and ceramicist Tara Dawley. A silent auction begins at 7, followed by a live auction at about 8:30. Prizes will be raffled throughout the evening. Sponsors Hilliard Gallery, VML and CooranBong Australian Vodka want this to be a fun outreach to the public — besides free admission, there will be complimentary beer, wine and a signature drink called the Art-ini.

Fri., May 8, 7 p.m., 2009