Community
9 May, 2025
Warrnibald set to open tonight
THE Warrnibald Art Event is back bigger and better than ever.
Following a public outcry for the shelving of the popular event, organisers saw an opportunity to claim and reimagine the event as a fundraiser and awareness platform for Warrnambool and District Hospice.
Hospice previously hosted a smaller art exhibition and is expanding on the potential of the Warrnibald to include creative workshops, artist panels and activities to accompany the popular portrait exhibition.
The Warrnibald is returning to its roots with a showcase of wonderful local artists and celebrating subjects who have volunteered or significantly donated their time freely in the Warrnambool, Moyne and Corangamite communities.
Included is the Hospice open art exhibition, an opportunity for local artists to display and sell their work beyond portraiture.
The portraits will be formally judged with a grand prize choice for the winning artist of a generous cash prize or to attend a three-day workshop with renowned fresco artist, Emanuele Capozza in Florence, Italy, including return airfares and accommodation.
Visitors and community members will be invited to cast their vote for their favourite portrait and from the open art section.
The event will conclude with the Hospice Benefit Dinner and Auction.
Attending guests will be invited to bid from a range of beautiful art, goods and services generously donated by local businesses and individuals.
The winners of the art prize will also be announced.
All proceeds raised from this exciting event will be donated to Warrnambool and District Hospice to help sustain their invaluable work supporting people with life-limiting illness spend their final days in the comfort of their home with their families in our local communities.
The Warrnibald Art Event opens tonight (Friday) at 6pm at the Matilda Room at the Warrnambool Race Course.
The exhibition and workshops will continue from May 10-14, concluding with the dinner on Saturday, May 17.
The Hospice Benefit Dinner and Auction will also be held at the Matilda Room.
For more information contact Wendy Currington on 0417 677 330
