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Third annual Arena Christmas bauble charity auction

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Arena Art & Design Association is proud to present its third set of annual hand crafted art baubles. Six Arena artists have been selected to create this years highly collectible set of art objects. Being auctioned off at silent auction to the highest bidder all proceeds going to the continuation of Arena Charity. Only six sets have been created making these selection boxes a unique and highly sort after gift or addition to an art collection.

This year’s artists include renowned Irish Artist Derek Culley, recent graduate from John Moores Erica Hamilton, Graphic designer Pamela Sullivan, recent MA graduate Roisin Hyland, Painter Sarah Jane Richards and winner of last years Sefton Open Tony Smith.

The diversity of Arena artists included in this selection represents Arena’s ongoing commitment to promote excellence in the arts. Each artist’s bauble is a prime example of the artists current concerns within their own practise, with each set accompanied with a small booklet containing signed artists biographies.

A unique opportunity to support Arena Art & Design Association as well as obtaining unique art objects of six exciting Liverpool based artists. To view please see www.arenastudiosgallery.com and www.facebook.com

Please email your bid marked Art Baubles to arenastudiosgallery@btconnect.com

Bidding closes 6pm Friday 18th December. Winners will be announced on Saturday 19th December.

Arena Funding Success

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

Arena is pleased to announce that it has been successful in two recent funding applications, one a grant from Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services (LCVS) to implement fire safety in our new premises.

The second grant from The Foyle Foundation will enable the Arena Gallery to return in a purpose built Gallery space in our new premises. The Gallery will re-launch early next year and will be launching a full programme supported by the grant.

Arena is delighted by the support of both LCVS and The Foyle Foundation and these developments will contribute to an exciting and memorable 2009 and beyond.