‘Walk a Mile’ entry widely traveled
From our weekly issue dated August 20, 2008
(Photo by Ali Madjdi for Illinois Valley News)
If there had been an award for the greatest distance traveled, “Sam’s Toeing Company” would have won hands down in the Illinois River Valley Arts Council (IRVAC) annual silent auction of decorated shoes.
The event benefits Second Friday Art Walk.
Designed and created by Sam Drake of San Diego, “Sam’s Toeing Co.” -- a clever play-on-words entry, got its origin last year when Sam, 11, came to Cave Junction with his mother and older brother to visit family friends.
During the visit, they attended the Wild Blackberry Festival. Sam and his brother, Jerry, were quite taken by the “Walk A Mile in My Shoe” auction entries. Jerry had the winning bid on a shoe for his girlfriend back home.
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Sam revisited the display of shoes several times during Blackberry Festival, then announced to his family that he would make one for this year.
Many 11-year-olds might quickly forget such a goal, but Sam kept thinking of ideas and discussing them with his family during the course of the year. Six months ago, he selected his title and started planning the design. Some two months ago, Sam got his mother to take him to a large number of resale stores, looking for just the right shoes for his creation. He then assembled his entry and shipped it to Cave Junction.
IRVAC board members appreciate Sam Drake and all those who decorated and bid on shoes this year. For photos of other shoes, Second Friday Art Walk and Learning Through Art activities, visit www.irvac.com.
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