After the success of the last contemporary urban art auction in London, Temwa will bring Art for Africa back to its home in Bristol in order to raise funds for our community development projects in Malawi. The event will feature some of the UK’s world-renowned and up-and-coming artists including:
3rdeye * 45rpm * Andy Council * Bex Glover * Cheba ...* Cheo * Deamz (Oxygen Thievez) * Dicy * Duncan Morris * Epok * FLX * Haka * Hemper * Iain Sellar * Inkie * JefRow * JK47 * Lokey * Max Gregor * Messias * MKWF * Nakama * Nick Lindo * Mr Riks * Paris * Ray Smith * RichT * Rowdy * SEPR * Sick Boy * Scott Barden * Tim Miness * Tom Lindo * Will Barras * Xenz
All artwork has been generously donated by the participating artists, and 100% of the proceeds of this event will go directly to Temwa.
CATALOGUE COMING SOON!
Plus: Incredible raffle / live graffiti / DJs & special guest beats from Pieman, MinAmus & S30
Taking place at the Attic Bar, Stokes Croft. 7pm till late, auction starts at 8.30pm. Entry is free. For more details, visit the event website at www.temwa-art.org.
Artists have said:
“You can see where all the money raised goes, directly to support projects in Malawi; it’s amazing to be involved with.” Duncan Jago
“It’s my favourite charity event to support; I love the work they are doing on the ground.” Will Barras
"Having recently returned from running a six-day community arts project with Temwa, in Usisya, what remains with me is the sheer depth of the work they do, and the enormously positive impact it has had on the lives of so many people in North East Malawi." Felix Braun.
ART AND TEMWA: 10 YEARS AND COUNTING!
Fundraising for Temwa to start its projects began in 2001, and from the very beginning the Bristol art scene has supported Temwa. The majority of funds raised to start the charity came from Monster Piece nights at the Thekla and a variety of artists including Rowdy, Sick Boy, Mr Jago, Dicy & Ponk came along and donated art work to be sold at the events. In 2003 the first Temwa art auction was held at the Tobacco Factory with numerous Bristol based artists donating work.
Over the last 10 years Temwa has grown and developed alongside the Bristol art scene, artists have become established on a world wide scale, and Temwa’s projects have expanded and they are now helping thousands of people. The artists in our fair city have continued to show support and an annual art show has developed over the years. The kindness, generosity and dedication of these artists has enabled Temwa to go from strength to strength: the organisation would genuinely not be where it is today if it were not for the art events that have happened over the last 10 years.
Felix ‘FLX’ Braun took the artists involvement one step further this year, in February 2011, when he organised a 24 hour draw-a-thon which raised over £2K for Temwa. He then went out to Malawi in March 2011 to work on a 6 day community art project in Usisya, one of the regions where Temwa works.
To read more about Felix's recent trip to Malawi with Temwa click here: http://temwa.org/news/39-malawi/292-guest-post-flxs-time-in-malawi.html
Many thanks to our sponsors: Route One, Sift Media, 5050, UK Urban Culture, Weapon of Choice, Attic Bar, Dirty Old Town, & King of Paint
AMAZING ART, ASTOUNDING RAFFLE PRIZES (JUST YOU WAIT!), MUSIC AND LIVE PAINTING - GONNA BE A CORKER! SEE YOU THERE!