By Tate Papworth
The Sunshine Print Artspace is a year old – and to celebrate it is holding an auction of quality artworks.
More than 50 works have been donated by well-known Victorian artists and will be auctioned at the Artspace on Saturday, May 4 from 7pm.
Sunshine Print Artspace president Phillip Doggett-Williams said the auction was aimed at ensuring the centre’s future.
“We have now been operating for over a year and we are pleased to be part of the artistic environment in Melbourne’s west,” he said. “We are becoming known across Melbourne.
“Funds raised will enable us to develop our creative workshop programs, further equip and finance the studio spaces and consolidate our vision values and culture within the community.”
The Artspace will hold a preview exhibition leading up to the auction. It will run from April 28.
Mr Doggett-Williams said the auction works came from across the art spectrum and included painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture. He hopes to raise $50,000 and is thankful of the artists who are supporting the cause.
Music, food and drink offerings and a celebration of the arts space will unfold along with the auction.
The Artspace is a place for emerging and professional artists, offering studio space, artistic support, workshops and training in areas such as silkscreen for textiles and paper, lithography, intaglio and relief printing.
The not-for-profit entity, at 29 Western Avenue, Sunshine, is run by a group of dedicated volunteers.
Details: sunshineprintartspace.com
