Art meets activism to support refugees – Art Auction Fundraiser
More than 25 leading artists have donated works for auction to highlight the need to treat refugees and asylum seekers with dignity and compassion. Funds raised will be shared between the Brigidine Asylum Seeker Project (BASP) and Refugee Action Collective Victoria (RAC-Vic).
Auction details:
Date: Saturday 12th November 2022
Time: 2pm (doors open at midday for viewing)
Venue: Meat Market Stables, 2 Wreckyn Street, North Melbourne
Artworks now available to view online
“We are extremely grateful for the generous contributions from the arts community and are very excited by the prospect of making a difference to the lives of asylum seekers and refugees.”
Camille McDonald, RAC-Vic Spokesperson
“It’s an amazing offer to hold this art auction to help BASP. There are huge needs currently among asylum seekers with many people having no money to pay rent and utilities, so all help is gratefully received.“
Sr Brigid Arthur AO, Project Co-ordinator BASP
For more information contact Camille mckc@netspace.net.au
Visit auction website: www.artmeetsactivism.com