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An exhibition of Australian Fine Art will be displayed at an exclusive preview and Gala Cocktail Party for Artitude from 7-10.30 pm, Saturday 7 June in the Astral Ballroom of Burswood Entertainment Complex. The exhibition will be open to the public 10 am to 2 pm Sunday 8 June.

This is Telethon Speech & Hearing’s premier annual fundraising event which raises awareness and much needed funds for its early intervention programs for children who suffer from speech & language or hearing impairments.

THE EXHIBITION
In its ninth year, Artitude will be curated again by well known arts identity Norah Ohrt of Perth Galleries and Sotheby’s.  The exhibition will feature over 200 exhibits sourced from prestigious galleries and leading Australian artists such as Narelle Autio, David Bromley, Jane Burton, Andrew Carter, John Cullinane, Pippin Drysdale, Holly Grace, Jeremy Kirwan Ward, Eveline Kotai, Tim McFarlane Reid, Deborah Paauwe, Mary-Jean Richardson, Darren Sylvester, Yvette Watt and Peter Zappa.

The art prizes are sponsored by Australian Capital Equity.

SPECIAL FEATURE

The aim of this new category is to identify young artists who are dedicated to pursuing art as a career.  26 select artworks will be exhibited in the InterContinental Perth Burswood lobby from 12 May to 5 June after which these will form part of the Artitude exhibition.  There will be an official launch of YAWA on Tuesday 13 May.  This acquisitive award prize, sponsored by Burswood Entertainment Complex, is valued at $5,000.

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW AND GALA COCKTAIL PARTY
600 A-listers will attend this “arty party.” Attendance to the Gala Cocktail Party is by ticket entry only.  Tickets: $100 per person includes Juniper Estate wines, Chandon, Michelob beer and delectable canapés. Enquiries: 9387 9804

CHARITY AUCTION:
Peter Lawrance of Paxton Hoad, Subiaco, will auction fully donated items including:

  1. An Audi toddler’s ride-on push car + a Geoff Fisher Photography session including a photo on canvas
  2. An original artwork
  3. “Own your own Chef for one night” – a dinner party for 8 by Vince Garreffa
  4. An Alila Hotels and Resorts Getaway including air travel provided by Floreat World of Travel
  5. Cocktail Party for 20 on the new Nordon catered by Function Concepts
  6. Cape Lodge package for 2
  7. Veuve cocktail party for 40 coordinated by Wayne Stubbs and catered by Heyder & Shears
  8. An especially designed and crafted 18ct gold and diamond bracelet by Blennerhassett Fine Jewellers

SILENT AUCTION:
This will consist of a fabulous array of items and spectacular packages.

A LUCKY SIP
Ray Jordan has assisted in obtaining good quality and premium wines for the Lucky Sip.  At $200 per ticket, everyone will be a winner.  Wineries represented include Briarose Estate, Clairault, Fonty’s Pool, Gilbert Wines, Higher Planes Wines, Juniper Estate, Leeuwin Estate, Vasse Felix, Wise Winery and Woodward Valley Estate.

MAJOR SPONSORS

  1. Audi Centre Perth (Naming Sponsor)
  2. AMP Foundation
  3. Australian Capital Equity
  4. Blennerhassett Fine Jewellers
  5. JVA Financial Services
  6. Perron Group
  7. Gibbscorp
  8. Signature Custom Homes
  9. Box Magazine
IN KIND SPONSORS (Main):
  1. Burswood Entertainment Complex
  2. Juniper Estate
  3. Marketforce
  4. Moet-Hennessy
  5. Premium Beverages (Michelob Ultra)
  6. Advans Exhibition
  7. Worldwide Online Printing, W Perth
  8. The West Australian
  9. Staging Connections

Telethon Speech & Hearing Centre
For over forty years the Centre has been helping deaf children to live normal lives with the gift of speech.  Our specialized services are also available to children who suffer speech and language impairments.  Its Early Intervention Program services start as soon as a child is diagnosed which may be in the first few weeks of life.  Our team of audiologists, speech pathologists, teachers of the deaf, psychologist, occupational therapists and early childhood teachers work closely with children and their families.  Our aim is for all children in our programs to reach their individual potential by using listening to acquire good spoken language.  Children who can speak have greater choices in schooling, occupation and lifestyle.


For further information contact Christine Brancato on
9387 9804 or 0409 887 039