Country Hope – Art Auction & Fund Raising Event

In a moving tribute to resilience, creativity and compassion, the upcoming Art for Country Hope exhibition at Gateway Gallery this June will shine a light on the power of community – and the healing force of art.

The initiative, spearheaded by local artist Paul Farries, comes on the heels of her extraordinary 2023 donation of 60 original artworks to Country Hope, a local charity providing crucial support to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. That retrospective proved a heartfelt success – and now, in a poignant turn, Paul, who has since been diagnosed with a terminal illness, is leading a new wave of generosity.

Inspired by Paul’s courage and creativity, Murray & North East VIC region artists across the region are coming together to contribute their own works to the exhibition. From watercolours and acrylics to photography, mosaics and mixed media, the collection promises to be as diverse and vibrant as the community it represents.

Murray Arts, in partnership with the Albury Wodonga Arts Society, is coordinating the exhibition. Executive Director Lauren Black reflected on her first meeting with Paul: “I was amazed at how prolific she was as well as the diversity and vibrancy of her art. We are humbled to be able to support this wonderful cause.”

All proceeds from the exhibition will go directly to Country Hope, helping to ensure that families facing the unimaginable are not alone.

Join us this June at Gateway Gallery to celebrate art, community, and the enduring impact of generosity.