Project Art Church will hold a community fund raiser on Sunday, November 6^th from noon to 3 p.m. at Project Art Church, 201 E. Fourth Street, Malvern, Iowa. Funds generated from this event will support installation of a heating and cooling system in the upper level of the historic 1874 church turned art studio and gallery. Improvements to Project Art Church will support year-round use for events such as weddings, live music, private events space, and increased tourism opportunities. This event will help Project Art Church create a more sustainable livelihood and increase traffic from an outside audience to support area businesses.

Zack Jones purchased the 142-year-old, former Presbyterian Church in 2012. Since then, he’s transformed it into a living space, available through Airbnb rental, a working studio and a gallery; but most importantly it has provided a creative hub in the heart of Malvern, spurring on community growth, vision and revitalization for this small, rural community.

The event will feature both a silent and live auction of Jones’ original work as well as donated pieces from several regional artists and regional tourism packages beginning at 1 pm. A free will donation lunch will begin at noon, with food provided by Classic Café and smoked salmon from Mulholland’s Grocery. Musical entertainment will include performances by George and Clay McGargill, Joe and Alanna, B Side 3 and Repeat O’Fender.

For more information, contact Zack Jones at (480) 628-9234 or zjpaintings@gmail.com.