Brisbane Rotary Art Spectacular

Brisbane Rotary Art Spectacular

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Posted 2012-04-09 by Geraldine Masseyfollow

Thu 19 Apr 2012 - Sat 28 Apr 2012

If you subscribe to the theory that art should be for much more than merely "art's sake" then Brisbane's mega annual charity art event is definitely for you. The is for the sake of charity, viewer enjoyment, art appreciation, artist prizes, art sales and sponsorship opportunities and it's coming to Brisbane's Riverside Centre from 19 to 28 April 2012.


This annual charity art event is a fully curated exhibition that features works by established and developing Australian artists. Last year more than 35,000 people wandered through the creative and colourful exhibition and bought more than $100,000 worth of art including paintings, watercolours, etchings and collages. More than $66,000 was raised for the charity beneficiaries. The exhibition is a project of three Brisbane Rotary clubs – Stones Corner, Brisbane High-Rise and Hamilton – and 2012 proceeds will benefit the Cerebral Palsy League, Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children and Rotary Community Projects.


The Spectacular kicks off with an opening night cocktail party on Thursday 19 April. Tickets for this event cost $40 and are strictly limited. They can be purchased through the website here . Instead of jostling with the crowds you can enjoy the show with a glass of champagne in one hand and an hors d'oeuvres in the other, while mingling with artists and art aficionados.

The regular exhibition runs from Friday 20 April to Saturday 28 April and entry is free. All the exhibited works are for sale and while some may be priced for the serious collector, there will be plenty of affordable options for the average art lover too. Prizes are awarded in the following categories: Rotary Grand Prize, Best Oil / Acrylic, Best Watercolour, Best Figurative, Best Mixed / Other Medium and Best Emerging Artist. Spectators can also vote for the hotly contested People's Choice Award, which was won last year by local Brisbane artist Ai Shah for her painting, "An Overture".


Event Details
When: Cocktail Party Thursday 19 April. Exhibition from Friday 20 April to Saturday 28 April 2012.
Cost: Cocktail party $40, exhibition is free.
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, Weekends 9am to 4pm, opens 12 noon on Anzac Day 25 April and closes at 12 noon on the final day, 28 April.
Where: Riverside Centre, 123 Eagle Street, Brisbane
Charity Beneficiaries: Cerebral Palsy League, Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children and Rotary Community Projects.
More Information: Event website here .

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