Statistics from research studying what makes people happy reveal that when given the choice, those who spend money on other people and on experiences are generally happier than those that spend only on themselves. Art and giving to good causes are among my favorite things to support and this Saturday, August 28th, Jen Bekman Gallery is offering its gallery space for the Try Art Benefit and Silent Auction.

100% of the auction proceeds will go towards Team In Training (TNT), an organization that raises money to help fight Leukemia, Lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma and Myeloma. TNT is the world's largest endurance sports training program. Participants receive training and experience by expert coaches for their event, transportation and accommodation costs to their event, and free personal web publicity for their participation. In return, the participants agree to raise funds and donation pledges for their hard work in training and in the final competitive event.

Isabel Schofield and Jacob Rhodes, the team behind the Try Benefit blog, in addition to serving as auctioneers at Saturday's art benefit, are also in training for a triathlon with TNT.

The Bedroom, Brooklyn, NY by Amy Elkins, starting bid $200

Interior VIII by Kathryn Parker Almanas, starting bid $200

Over 30 artists have donated work to participate in the benefit, including:

Per Billgren, Lee Clarke, Clayton Cotterell, Jeannie Crosby, Jen Davis, Bobby Dohrman, Kathleen Dohrman, Amy Elkins, Keith Gonzales, Bradlee Hicks, Eunice James, Matt Kaelin, Kristen Kee, Lucy Kim, Soo Kim, Julie La Rue, Derek Larson, Leigh McCarthy, Leeza Meksin, Julie Moon, Betsy Odom, Erik Oost, Kathryn Parker Almanas, Jacob Rhodes, Mark Roeder, Sasha Rudensky, Isobel Schofield, Katie Shook, Shannon Smith, Jeffrey Teuton, Anna Ullman and Alison Walker

The Details:
Saturday, Aug 28th
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Auction Winners will be announced at 9:00 p.m.
Where: Jen Bekman Gallery, 6 Spring Street, NYC

Check out artists and work in the auction here and come out on Saturday to show these artists your support and help find a cure for cancer!