Auction 14 October 08: Menzies School of Health Research presents the Fundraiser & Auction 'Ochre - supporting Indigenous health through art', Melbourne Australia

Posted by Aboriginal Art Directory | 22.09.08

'Ochre - supporting Indigenous health through art' is a major fundraising art auction which will raise funds for research into Indigenous child health at the Menzies School of Health Research.

The ochre collection includes 14 extremely high quality pieces by some of Australia's most highly sought after artists, including John Mawurndjul, Eubena Nampitjin and Makinti Napanangka, winner of the 2008 National Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Award.

Ochre has taken a very unique approach to the way that the collection has been put together. Rather than asking for artists and performers to donate their works, as is the 'norm' in most charity art auctions, sponsorship has been secured to allow artworks to be purchased direct from community art centres therefore ensuring that we fostering local economic development and employment opportunities.

With an intimate performance by Indigenous singing sensation Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu and hosted by TV legend Mr Ray Martin, Ochre will not only be remembered for the quality of the artworks on offer, but also for raising much needed funds and awareness for the Menzies School of Health Research and improving the lives of the next generation of Indigenous Australians.

Auction: 5.30pm, Tuesday 14th October 2008 at Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne. RSVP Essential by Monday 6th October to Lisa Stapels 03 9726 0551.

A Special Preview of artworks for auction is also currently available as part of the Aboriginal Art Directory exhibition slideshows. » View the Ochre Auction slideshow.

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