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‘WREN’' (1955-1999)My younger sister, Renetta Paulette Auchinleck- Johnson, was a gifted artist. Not only could she draw beautifully (she was the botanical illustrator for Bishop Museum; many of her works capturing Hawaii’s flora and fauna are housed in the state’s historical museums), she also wrote and illustrated numerous children’s books and was exceptional in macramé, knitting, crocheting, making lace- just about any arts and crafts she chose to do. While living in Hawaii in the 80’s she started a non-profit, “B’ Cause”, in order to support worthy causes with her art. She created artwork at discounted rates for other non-profits and also raised money for them through the sale of her art. The story goes that she donated so much art to one environmental group they named a whale after her: "Wren" (her art name).
To honor my sister’s memory and keep her good work growing, I re-established the organization with a slight name change, for clarity. Currently, Art B Cause is an LLC, but I continue to serve the local and global community in Wren’s tradition: offering free art classes to children in low income areas; painting murals in family shelters and schools; and sharing creative projects with hospitalized, special needs, and elderly individuals. |
Wren's clientele: |
Justice Center; Bishop Museum; University of Hawaii; Pacific Area Language Materials; Greenpeace; Tree House Animal Shelter; KaPunana Animal Shelter; Hawaii Humane Society; Pediatric Arthritis Center of Hawaii; Alternatives, Inc.; the Centre Inc.; Undersea Railroad; Hawaii Nurses Association; Oahu Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic; Ethical Decision Making Committee; Health & Community Services; Hawaii for Africa; Jewish Federation of Hawaii; State Committee on Crime; YMCA; YWCA; Environmental Law Center of the Pacific;Amnesty International; Family Stress Center; Hawaii Association for the Education of Young Children; ADD Support Groups; Pediatric Emergency Physicians; Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women and Children; Women’s Counseling Center; Hawaii Bar Association; Congregation Sof Ma’aro; School Recycling Centers; Habilitat; Honolulu Zoo; Panaewa Zoo; Kamehamea Schools; Zero to Three; Ka Leo; Historical Preservation of the M.I.; Child Development Center; Board of Water Supply PR; ASYMCA; University of Oregon; NorthWestern University; Literacy Programs; Anti Drug Campaigns; AIDS Awareness; Anti Litter Campaigns; Nutritional Education; Tripler Medical Center; Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.
A Cause Conscious Art Studio, Honolulu, Hawaii Dedicated to the Preservation of Life and the Hope of Peace “Our Goal is to Help Your Nonprofit Cause Reach its Goals” |
Mahalo
[Hawaiian word meaning thanks, gratitude, admiration, praise, esteem, regards, respect.]