Armed with the challenge of finding new ways to meet the needs of youth programming and continued service to the community, employees at The Place have found a way to keep things interesting that combines the youthful creativity, education and a good time for adults looking for something a little different.

The Place will be hosting a Cocktail Fundraiser on April 26 at the Uncorked Café and Lounge located at 28 South Broad St., featuring a silent auction of art work designed and created exclusively by children and teens of The Place.

“Our children and teens have been working with local artist Jill Kraft to create some Jackson Pollock – best known for his splatter-paint creations – inspired artwork,” said Sands. “We're working together with the owners of Uncorked Café in a joint effort to raise funds for programming here at The Place and draw some attention to the unveiling of some new changes that have taken place at the café.”

Jackson Pollock was an influential American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement. He was well known for his unique style of drip painting. In his prime, Pollock enjoyed much fame and notoriety as a major artist of his generation.