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Local Art for Palestine exhibition and auction

A host of local artists are lending their support to the Palestinian people through art. Organised by the Whaingaroa Palestine Solidarity group, the exhibition runs from Wednesday 18 to Saturday 21 December. All the artwork has been donated and will be auctioned off on December 21. The proceeds go directly to the Palestinian Australian New Zealand Medical Association, a non-profit organisation providing medical relief and support to Palestinians in need, regardless of their location, religion, or political affiliation. Contributing artists are Chris Meek, Pita Mataira, Marten Ten Broek, Elsa Lye, Catherine O’Kelly, Lois Brooks, Wanda Barker, Gaye Jurisich, Dyana Wells, Catherine Houston, Loesje de Bree, Richard Gemmell, Rodrigo Hill, Jessie Galloway, Karla Stevenson, Sarah Steed, Janice Abo Ganis, Valentine Kunzler, Fleur Rubingh and the Clay Shed team. Visit Whāingaroa Palestine Solidarity on Facebook or email whaingaroapalestinesolidarity@gmail.com

Exhibition open Wed 18 – Sat 21 December 10am -2pm with silent auction, followed by open auction Saturday 21 6pm, licensed bar and cafe open.

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