An Island tradition, the 26th annual Friends of Family Planning (FFP) Art Show takes place Memorial Day weekend at the Agricultural Hall in West Tisbury. Featuring work from Island artists who donate a portion, or all, of their sales to the organization, the show has grown over the years to become a highly anticipated event and one of the biggest art shows on the Island.
The art show serves as FFP’s only major fundraising event, and is the primary resource that enables the organization to help the clinic provide much-needed services to our community.
According to its website, the Family Planning Clinic of Martha’s Vineyard opened its doors in 1978, providing reproductive health care services to women. “Since then, thanks to an incredible staff and support from Friends of Family Planning and the Island community, our Family Planning Clinic has experienced phenomenal growth, and now offers a wide range of clinical, educational, and advocacy programs for both women and men. Among the services we offer are STD screenings, morning-after pills, and a vasectomy reimbursement program.”
The free art show runs from 10 am to 6 pm Friday, May 22, through Sunday, May 24. The wine and cheese fundraiser party is Saturday evening, May 23, from 6 to 8 pm. Tickets for the adults-only party are $50 per person, with proceeds benefiting Friends of Family Planning.