New Artland auction success
TVNZ 7's New Artland charity art auction has contributed $40,000
to The Stroke Foundation.
The art auction was prompted by the
recent stroke suffered by
series host Chris Knox.
It was held to coincide with the launch of series two of New
Artland, with proceeds from the evening going to the Stroke
Foundation to fund art therapy and other stroke rehabilitation
work.
A number of artists from across the series of New Artland generously contributed works of art and items which sold at auction. This support came from Dick Frizzell, Grahame Sydney, Virginia King, Wayne Youle, Ronnie Van Hout, Niki Hastings-McFall, Karl Maughan, Jacquelyn Greenback, Seung Yul Oh, Tracey Tawhiao, Alex Monteith and Reuben Paterson.
TVNZ's General Manager of Digital Services, Eric Kearley, was
thrilled to have the opportunity to join the effort.
"Having a real and tangible impact on New Zealander's lives is an
important cornerstone of TVNZ 7's strategy. It is therefore
extremely satisfying when we manage to participate in raising funds
that will make a real positive difference."
Equally impressed by the success of the evening was Mark Vivian,
CEO of the Stroke Foundation, who was astounded at the generosity
displayed by the bidders.
"Stroke survivors often miss out on opportunities for
rehabilitation, which are not well funded in NZ. TVNZ 7 should
be congratulated for seeing this need and supporting it with the
art auction."
"This was a fantastic expression of community engagement and
care by TVNZ 7 - a great follow through of the concept of New
Artland."
