Artists come together to help GOAL's Haiti Earthquake Appeal
Kilkenny-based artist Niamh Curry has persuaded some 30 fellow artists, including internationally- renowned Gottfried Helnwein and Bob Dixon, to donate works for an exhibition in The Narrow Space Gallery, Clonmel, with all proceeds going to GOAL's Haiti Earthquake Appeal.
The exhibition opens at 8pm on Friday, 19th February.Thanks to the support of sponsors Super Valu, Artisan Frames, Swift Print, Niamh's, The Wine Buff Clonmel, Dowling's Print Shop, Mr. Bumbles, Superquinn and The Narrow Space Gallery, all proceeds from all sales will go directly to GOAL.
So in addition to buying a piece of original art, buyers can know that their money is going to help the people of Haiti in the aftermath of the worst earthquake in the country's history.
The opening night reception will include wine, light refreshments and finger food. A raffle will also be held for a 60" long signed and framed image of Glen Hansard by photographer Bob Dixon - an excellent chance to get a stunning artwork for the price of a raffle ticket.
Tickets will be available to buy in the Narrow Space Gallery. If you cannot attend the exhibition but would still like to be with a chance of winning this beautiful piece, contact Claire McConnell through www.bobdixonphotography.com and payment can be made through paypal. Spot prizes will also be awarded.
Other artists contributing to the exhibition include Eoin de Leastar, Shay Hurley and photographers John Kelly and John Crowley.
GOAL is an Irish-founded, international charity. For over 30 years they have dedicated themselves to helping those most in need across the developing world. They have responded to almost every man-made disaster since their foundation in 1977. Hours after the earthquake struck in Haiti on January 12th, a GOAL team was on the ground and the aid agency is continuing to deliver aid to those most affected by the tragedy. As the sole benefactor, you can be assured that all money raised in the exhibition will go directly to the people who need it most in Haiti.
The event organisers Niamh and Mike Curry, Deirdre Barrett, Cathriona Barrett and Ruth Brennan thank all those sponsoring the event, in particular the Narrow Space Gallery Clonmel, for their support.
The event organisers also thank Gev Barrett for web design and Peter Morrissey for the invitation and poster design.
For more information please visit www.exhibitionforgoal.ie. The exhibition will run until 12th March and the draw for the raffle will take place on that date.
The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10.30am - 5.30pm, admission is free and everyone is encouraged to come in and see the work of these 30 generous artists.
For further information on the exhibition contact Niamh Curry on 086-1987303.
For more information on Bob Dixon's other works, check out
http://www.bobdixonphotography.com or contact Claire at claire.bobdixonphotography@gmail.com or 087-2044000.
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