From Cabo to Cleveland - International Artist and Swimmer Craig Baskin says, "SAVE THE CLOCK TOWER!"

Nov. 29, 2010 - PRLog -- International artist Craig Baskin, known as the "Painter of the Borderless World", has created two original paintings to help raise funds for the restoration of the historic Clock Tower, a landmark structure located atop Cleveland Heights High School in Cleveland, Ohio.
A graduate of the school, Baskin was asked by Alumni Foundation President Eric Silverman to get invovled. "I remember the great statement that beautiful clock made in the city," said Baskin. "Because Cleveland sits on such flat terrain, the tall clock tower always stood as a beacon and I am honored  to be asked to help in the restoration effort of this important landmark. We must preserve all important structures in the United States. This is our history."
Craig Baskin's paintings sell in the $2,500-$15,000 range.
Past major paintings by Baskin, created especially for non-profits, include works for Haiti, ERASE MS and the Stars and Stripes Foundation.
Baskin was recently asked to paint the "BLUE" mural which will adorn the wall of the Boys and Girls Club Swim Facility, orginally funded by Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz and Jack Benny, in Palm Springs, California.
He will be attempting a solo swim in the Sea of Cortez in March 2011 to raise awareness of charitable open water swimming events.
As for the Clock Tower restoration, other notable alumni who have stepped forward to donate towards the $400,000 projected cost include Progressive Insurance Chairman Peter Lewis, Cablevision founder Charles Dolan and entrepreneur Joel Hyatt.
For more information:

www.heightsalumni.org/auction/
www.craigbaskin.com

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