The Holiday Sculpture Fund at the Whidbey Community Foundation is a gift to our community from renowned sculptor Georgia Gerber and her husband, Randy Hudson.
In their words:
We are excited to bring you our 26th annual Holiday Sculpture. This is the eighth year we have collaborated with Whidbey Community Foundation (WCF), and collectively we have raised over $150,000 from sculpture sales. We thank WCF for all they do. We also thank the Rob Schouten Gallery for helping us with distribution once again, Ben Cordsen for his skilled pewter casting, and especially all the generous collectors who have supported this effort over the years.
What started out long ago as Christmas gifts for family and friends expanded into an annual fundraising venture in support of local social service organizations on Whidbey Island. The project has helped make a difference in the lives of many people — particularly children since our main focus has been providing for organizations that assist families during the holiday season.
How to Order
Important: If you require shipping you need to contact Georgia and Randy separately from placing your order. See “Optional Shipping” below.
If you would like to become a collector, or add to your growing collection, you may purchase a sculpture through Whidbey Community Foundation. Georgia and Randy will work with WCF to decide where to direct proceed from the sculpture sales. The price for each sculpture is $250. The material cost varies per sculpture and your receipt will note the tax-deductible amount of your purchase which will go to local nonprofits.
Starting today you have the option to purchase the 2024 Otter with Towhee (2.5” H x 3.2”W x 2.5”D) which will be available for pickup at the Rob Schouten Gallery starting Wednesday, November 13. Also available are the 2023 Cat Tales (3”H x 3.5”W x 2.5”D), the 2022 Loon with Chicks (2.25”H x 4”W x 3.2”D), the 2021 Penguin Pair (4”H x 2.6”W x 2.2”D), the 2020 Three French Hens (2.4”H x 4”W x 3”D), the 2019 Dashing Turtle (1.4″H x 3.6″W x 2.7″D), the 2018 Sheepish Rabbit (2.5″H x 2.75″W x 1.5″D), and the 2017 Settling Owl (2.75″H x 3.4″W x 3″ D).
You will receive an email confirmation which includes a statement for the IRS indicating what portion of your contribution is tax-deductible and instructions should you require shipping.
Pick up your Sculpture in Langley
Sculptures will be available for pick-up at the Rob Schouten Gallery in Langley. Gallery Hours are weekends 10am-5pm and weekdays 11am-4pm (closed Tuesdays). You can call the Gallery at (360) 222-3070. Bring a hard copy or digital image of your order confirmation. You can also donate by check at the Gallery.
Optional Shipping
If you prefer shipping, please purchase a flat shipping rate ticket per sculpture HERE. The flat shipping rate is $10 per sculpture. You will need to contact Georgia and Randy with your shipping instructions or questions about shipping. A reminder about how to make arrangements for shipping will be on the email confirmation of your donation.
Our Traditional Request and Closing
We remind you of the spirit of this project — it is an effort to raise money for a number of important organizations such as South Whidbey Good Cheer and The Holiday House, who provide so much help and support to our neighbors in need. For this project to be meaningful, your contribution must be in addition to what you would have donated otherwise. We are happy to have you as a collector, but we urge you to continue your usual generous support of Whidbey charitable and service organizations. Thanks for your support of this project. As your collection grows and adds to your Holiday traditions, it’s nice to know we have all helped make this season a lot merrier for a good many of our neighbors.
Happy Holidays,
Randy Hudson and Georgia Gerber