For just $500 you could be the lucky owner of an original Ken Done, Angus Nivison, Ben Quilty or Isabelle Devos artwork as part of a fundraising event at the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM).
Fifty/50 is an exhibition/fundraiser for the art museum where artists have donated artworks that are up for grabs in a progressive raffle that will be drawn at the conclusion of the exhibition.
The opening night of the exhibition on Friday March 21, saw several people purchase tickets in the hope of taking home their top pick when it is drawn on Sunday, May 4.
“If your name gets drawn out first, you get first pick from all the artworks on display, and so on until the last person drawn gets the last artwork remaining and a bottle of Moet,” said NERAM Director Rachael Parsons.
“There are limited tickets (50) available and with artworks by artists such Ben Quilty, Angus Nivison, Del Kathryn Barton, Isabelle Devos, Ken Done, Stuart Boggs, Hiromi Tango, Paula Jenkins, Martin King, Adrian Lockhart, and Caroline Zilinsky they are hotly contested.”
Ms Parsons said Fifty/50 was a fundraiser with a twist where everyone was a winner.
“The proceeds from ticket sales support the exhibition program at NERAM and everyone who purchases a ticket will receive an artwork, no one goes home empty handed,” she said.
“The progressive draw is such a fun event; the crowd gets really into it – there is tension and excitement. Obviously, you want to be picked early in the draw so you can get the artwork you really want, but everyone’s tastes are different so people who are drawn later can still get works in their top ten or five selections.”
“It is so interesting to see what artworks people choose what artworks go first… It’s a really fun way to collect art and support NERAM.”
“I really want to thank all the artists who have donated artworks for this year’s Fifty/50. The level of generosity and support has been immense and so wonderful.”
Tickets to go into the raffle are available now available until sold out. Call (02) 6772 5255 or drop into NERAM to get your ticket.