Morning Bulletin, Page: 28
Rockhampton's Amaroo Art Group has this year fixed its
fundraising focus on helping the most vulnerable in our community -
sick children.
Amaroo president June Taylor said the members wanted to make a
difference to the lives of sick children, so they had chosen Camp
Quality as their annual charity.
"We aim to raise enough money to sponsor two children plus their
carers to make a trip to their camp," June said.
"Last year we donated $1274 to the Scleroderma Foundation to assist
with research, so we are confident that we will do equally as well
this year." To do this, Amaroo will hold three exhibitions
throughout 2010 at Northside Plaza in Musgrave Street.
Members will donate a percentage of all sales made, plus all
profits from the sale of prints and their perpetual birthday
calendar which features local scenes painted by June Taylor.
Another feature this year will be a special section with paintings
for children.
These paintings are perfect for decorating nurseries or brightening
up children's bedrooms.
June said with Mother's Day not far away, it would be a good time
to find a special gift.
Amaroo's first exhibition at Northside Plaza will be held from
Tuesday, May 4 to Saturday, May 8.
Another exciting event this year will be an inaugural exhibition of
members' works in the QRI Hall in Stanley Street.
This hall is in use for a variety of social functions and from July
2 to July 18, where paintings of all shapes, sizes and subject
matter will be on display and for sale.
Members are now busily preparing paintings for this new
event.
The Amaroo Art Group consists of a friendly and supportive group of
amateur artists who love to create.
Members of Amaroo can already paint but acknowledge the importance
of supporting each other by meeting once a month to share ideas and
discuss trends in art.
"To continue growing as an artist, it is important to challenge
ourselves by trying new methods, new products and new
subjects.
"This way our art will remain vibrant and fresh," June said.
To find out more about the Amaroo Art Group and the work they do,
contact president June Taylor on 4936 1509 or secretary Judy
Tarlington on 0418 580 170.
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