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Dear Friend of the Purple Line,

Recently, we received exciting news that the Purple Line has been approved by the Federal Transportation Administration for the next phase of development. To get to this point has required more than 20 years of advocacy. However, building the Purple Line is far from a sure thing. Political and financial challenges could still derail the train. Purple Line NOW! stands ready to continue our efforts to make sure this important project becomes a reality. But we NEED YOUR SUPPORT to carry on our work.

We hope you will join us as an event sponsor for the Arts of The Purple Line event on April 26, 2012 featuring winners from the first ever Purple Line NOW! Arts Competition. All sponsorship forms received by the deadline (February 10 at 5:00 pm) will be included in the event invitation which will be sent to over 2500 supporters. Winning artwork from local artists will be featured in an amazing setting at the Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Arts Center.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Get on board now and join us for a festive evening celebrating the exciting Purple Line news of the past year! Click on our sponsor level link for information on our opportunities to sponsor NOW!

Call for Art Entries:

Put Your Creativity to the Test. We are seeking works of art that celebrate how the Purple Line will connect communities and improve the transportation experience for commuters, students, shoppers, sports fans and others using sleek, quiet light rail trains. Winning artwork will be displayed at our Arts of the Purple Line event. All entries are due no later than February 16, 5 pm EST. Click on our artists link for entry and cash awards information.

Event Information:

What: Arts of the Purple Line
When: April 26, 2012, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Arts Center, 930 King Street on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus of Montgomery College
Why: We believe the Purple Line is the most important next addition to the Maryland public transit network. To keep the project on track we are raising funds to continue our education and advocacy efforts.

Questions? Please contact Christine Scott (Executive Director of Purple Line NOW!) at cscott@purplelinenow.com.

Your donation to Purple Line NOW! will help us continue this important work. Please click on "Donate Now" below, or mail us a contribution today at