Gala Charity Art Auction

More than 100 works of art went under the hammer at the Gala Charity Auction held at TAFE Riverina Institute’s Gallery 43 on 1 May. Several high profile identities worked with teachers from the Wagga Wagga campus to contribute pieces for the auction including Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack, Colonel David Hay, commandant of Kapooka Army Recruit Training Centre and the Institute’s director, Kerry Penton.

One of the major pieces was painted by all of the participants of the Colourful Dreaming Program at Junee Correctional Centre under the tutelage of our own Aunty Kath Withers, Aboriginal Elder of the Wiradjuri people.  The piece measuring around 4 metres by 3 metres was their way of giving back to the program which encourages imprisoned Aboriginal dads and their children to experience connection, expansion of thought and experience through art. The mother and daughter who placed the winning bid were so impressed by the work that they intend to put it on public display and are looking for a suitable venue in the region.

Supported by members of the local business community and beyond, the event raised over $5,000.00.

Thank you to everyone who supported this event.