Bushfire Relief Events # 5
10th April 2009
In response to the number of events, photos and stories which have been forwarded on to Regional Arts Victoria to support the victims of the recent Victorian Bushfires, we started a blog to keep you updated on how regional communities are responding!
Read more here about the blogs here, or scroll down to see events. You can also click here to read the first post, click here to read the second post, here to read the third post or here to read the fourth post.
Click here for an update on Regional Arts Victoria's response to the fires.
Bushfire art auction at Monsalvat
Montsalvat is hosting an art exhibition to raise funds for the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal. All works have been generously donated by artists. Come along to view works in the Barn Gallery by well known local artists and bid in the silent auction.
The opening evening on 26 March saw the community gather to reflect on the bushfires and enjoy the fantastic performances on the night. Over 500 people came along and $12,515.70 was raised on the night.
For more information contact Montsalvat on 9439 7712, email arts@montsalvat.com.au or go to www.montsalvat.com.au.
Artists Unite Art Auction Fund Raiser
6.30pm Thursday 21 May 2009
Fitzroy Town Hall
The horrific fires of February 7 has left us in disbelief and feeling helpless.
The fires have devastated Gippsland and are still threatening many homes. A few of us began talking about what we can do to help and show our support and it was quickly apparent that an art auction would be one good way.
The response to the idea has been heartening and we are now pleased to announce a Gala Art Auction at the Fitzroy Town Hall on Thursday evening, May 21. The auction is supported by the Wellington Shire Council and City of Yarra with further support from Leonard Joels Art Auctioneers and many others have offered their services and goods for free. Warren Joel has offered his support and expert advice on the running of such an event.
All monies raised from the auction (100%) will go to The Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund.
For more information, go to http://www.artistsunite.com.au/ or contact Dawn Stubbs on (03) 5145 8282 or email gallery@australianwildlifeart.com.
