$20,000 raised at inaugural art exhibition

Napier Girls’ High School’s first annual Affordable Art Exhibition has raised over $20,000.

The three-day fundraiser attracted over 1,000 visitors, with more than 100 pieces of art sold, and the money raised will be used to assist students in making well-informed choices as they move from Napier Girls’ High School into tertiary education and careers.

The inaugural event was organised by Heather Wilson, Kirsty Newman, Rose Devine and Amanda Sye – all mothers of girls who currently attend the school.

Amanda Sye said the positive outcome was a direct result of the impressive work on show, created by 50 professional artists as well as students and teachers.

“Many local art lovers made the most of the well-priced, high quality items available, with some buyers securing two or three pieces of art.”

Local artist Heather Wilson said the artwork was of a particularly high standard, and the organising team felt privileged to be showcasing work from some of New Zealand’s most talented artists.

Encouraging as many people as possible to support the exhibition was a key goal said Rose Devine, who has worked on many fundraising projects.

“We had people from the wider community support us through buying raffles, or pop in to admire the artwork on show, so in the end it became both a community event and an entertaining way to raise funds for the school.”

Napier Girls’ High School Prinicipal Mary Nixon and Kirsty Newman, who also serves on the school’s Parent Teacher Association, are delighted with the successful outcome.

“There was a lot of hard work done behind the scenes by so many people including the school’s Art Prefect Holley Grant, but it has been well worth it for the amount we managed to raise, and for the community involvement,” Kirsty said.

“It beats a cake stall any day!”

The Affordable Art Exhibition will be held again in March 2016.

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