Lori McKinnon, owner of Artist Haven AMI and an island resident and artist and photographer Angie Blunt of Perico Island put their heads and hearts together to create a benefit for people in need in the aftermath of two hurricanes on Anna Maria Island.
Blunt is donating her image of the Rod & Reel Pier that she took in 2024 prior to the back-to-back hurricanes — Helene and Milton, and resulting destruction of the pier— and McKinnon is ordering 12-by-16-inch canvas prints of the image.
Artist Haven AMI will carry the prints in the shop and online at www.ArtistHavenAMI.com.
Proceeds from the sale of the $60 prints will be given to the Anna Maria Island Community Center hurricane benefit fund.
Blunt and McKinnon said in an email, “We are grateful to have you be a part of this! Thank you for supporting this fundraiser and supporting the AMI community.”