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14 August, 2026
Auxiliary preparing for art show
CAMPERDOWN Hospital Auxiliary is gearing up for the return of its annual art show, hoping to keep momentum going to raise funds for the Camperdown Hospital.
The 49th annual Spring Catalogue Art Show will be opening on Friday, September 4 and continuing over the weekend (Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6).
Auxiliary president Ian Currell said the art show has been the auxiliary’s major fundraiser for many years and proved to be popular for those looking for a social night out.
“The Hospital Auxiliary has donated $20,000 recently for piped medical air due to some fantastic support from the local community, which enabled us to donate an extra $10,000 towards that,” he said.
Medical air is used in inhaled anaesthetic and provides respiratory support for patients undergoing surgery and can help to reduce post-operative nausea.
Mr Currell said the auxiliary’s two art dealers have curated a collection of 50 artworks for sale over the course of the weekend, with artists including Evan Mackley, Margaret Preston, Lynn Keatin, Lance Sullivan, Michael Leunig, John Taylor and John Landara.
“The opening night helps us raise significant funds from the weekend, even though we do get a commission from the artwork,” he said.
“The evening is $50, but this includes a few drinks and a constant stream of delicious nibbles.
“There’s room in the parish hall for about 120 people, so it would be great if we could get a full house for the night.”
Weekend entry will be $5 per person.
Doors will open at 6.30pm on opening night, with open hours of 10am-3pm across the weekend.
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