Artists for Artists (AFA) a "volunteer powered collective of local artists http://artistsforartists.org/, will stage a visually poetic fundraiser for youth arts programs on July 21 on Alki Beach. Their "Light Up The Sky" lantern launch is selling paper lanterns for $10 through brown paper tickets. Those making the purchase get to choose which school or art program they want their donation to support.

The lanterns will be lit and launched into the sky at sunset near the intersection of 57th Ave. s.w. and Alki Ave. s.w. Officially that time is 8:58pm but the launch will likely take place shortly after that time.

AFA is a 100% volunteer powered collective of local artists (and a few creative nerds) who are committed to supporting one another and future generations of artists. We aim to strengthen, enrich and expand our connection to the community through art and for art with neighborhood events and fundraisers.

According to organizer and AFA founder Lisa Coronado,"each lantern is 100% biodegradable and non toxic with no metal or plastic parts."

Got to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/253433 to purchase a lantern.