Art Auction

24 Feb 2010

John Behan Tain Wx Bull – Click to enlarge.

Art Auction - April 18th 2010
In aid of Claregalway Educate Together National School
Westwood House Hotel, Dangan, Galway
 
John Behan, RHA, Lynda Cookson, Clare Cryan, Charlotte Kelly, Sara Susan McNeill, Sarah Mitchell, Vivien Murray, Marja Van Kampen, Michael Viney, Joan Webb, Kenneth Webb and Annie West are among participants in this year’s Claregalway Educate Together art auction on April 18th in the Westwood House Hotel, Dangan, Galway.
 
Joe Boske, Tom Mathews and Ger Sweeney are also among some 50 acclaimed artists contributing to the event.
 
The proceeds will be shared between the artists and Claregalway Educate Together National School, with no additional fees and no hidden costs for the buyer! Pre-auction bids can be taken and artwork is available to preview at www.cetartauction.blogspot.com along with information about the school.
 
CETNS is one of three Educate Together schools in Galway, and was established in 2005. It has received permanent recognition from the Department of Education, but is still housed in temporary accommodation. It is part of the fastest growing sector in Irish education, providing multi-denominational schooling to a number of nationalities.
 
The ethos in Claregalway under principal Terri Claffey is based on welcoming, respecting and cherishing children of all ethical and religious traditions, all races, family and social backgrounds. Since September 2005, it has doubled its numbers and pupils can participate in a Students’ Council and Green Committee.
 
The art auction is central to vital and continuing fundraising efforts, aimed at providing the school with a permanent home. Master of ceremonies will be Shane Fitzgerald Auctioneers, Bohermore, Galway.
 
There will also be a draw on the day with a variety of prizes from local business sponsors.
 
Signed copies of  Lynda Cookson’s new book ‘Tea ‘n Turps’ will be available for sale on the day. All purchasers of the book will enter a separate draw for a painting by Lynda Cookson and a portion of the book-price will also go towards school-funds.
 
Viewing will take place from 12 noon on Sunday, 18th April in the Westwood Hotel, Dangan, Upr Newcastle, Galway, with sale starting at 2.30pm – online viewing of a selection of art works is already available at www.cetartauction.blogspot.com.
 
For verification, contact CET Principal, Terri Claffey at 091 798356 or CET Parent Ester Kiely at 087 6193870.
 

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