Art Fair for Syria/Turkey Earthquake Aid
OCC are hosting an Online Art Fair to raise money for Choose Love's appeal for emergency funds to support those affected by the Syria/Turkey earthquake. As of Monday 20th Feb, more than 46,000 people have lost their lives and are missing or trapped beneath buildings. The number goes up every minute. Almost 26 million people are affected as thousands of buildings have collapsed.
Choose Love's partners need urgent funds to pull people and babies out of destroyed buildings and provide emergency medical care, food, and shelter.
We have had some very generous creatives donate brilliant work to the fair and we are hopeful that, together, we can help Choose Love to reach their fundraising target.
You can view the available pieces and how the fair works below.
How it works:
- Choose your piece from our wonderful range below.
- Visit Choose Love's fundraising page and donate the amount given stated on your desired piece - we will keep this webpage up to date with the artwork's availability.
- Email a screenshot or photograph of the donation confirmation to ourcreativecommunity@outlook.com with the name of your artwork and we will send you a confirmation.
- We will put you in touch with your artist to arrange delivery! If an additional cost is required to cover this it will be stated in the description of the artwork. This will be paid directly to the artist.
Elena Hayward - Fish Fossil
Minimum donation £30 + £5p&p
Decorative plate made from Recycled Terracotta, hand made and hand painted - 18cm diameter.
"Hello! My name is Elena and I am an Artist based in Bristol.
I like to explore a range of media within my work and I am enthusiastic about learning new techniques and skills. My work is often playful and energetic with a focus on character, colour and humour. I am influenced by Film, Television, Science Fiction and History; the odder the better. The combination of the surreal and the mundane is a reoccurring theme in my work; and my work often features Monsters, Myths and Aliens."
Georgia O'Leary - Custom Pet Portrait
Minimum donation £35
Founded by a formulation chemist during the great lockdown of 2020, Georgia creates dog themed greeting cards as well as bespoke pet portraits. She has very generously offered to donate a custom pet portrait of one animal which will be sent digitally.
Sindy Lau - Cyerce Nigricans
Minimum donation £20
Screen printed, unframed - W56cm X 38cm
£5 for postage
Sindy is a Community & social impact focused graphic designer who has very kindly donated a wonderful screen printed black and gold sea slug!
Bryony Moss - Nice to Meet You
Minimum donation £40
Screen printed with Paynes grey with a touch of blue
450mm x 350mm
£3.68 for postage
Kate Byrne - 2x Art Workshop Tickets
Minimum donation £20
Our Sunday morning art classes are a great chance to connect with your creativity and enjoy some playful explorations within a friendly and supportive group at the wonderful Royal Photographic Society in Bristol! Our classes are completely beginner friendly and will provide you with all the materials you need. We are all about mindfulness, enjoyment and relaxation, so don't worry if you haven't picked up a pencil in years - we'd love to have you!
Dakota Rae Dust - Statement Earrings
Minimum donation £42
Each earring measures roughly 8cm high by 5.5cm wide.
£4 for postage.
These earrings are from a collection of colourful statement jewellery featuring recycled textiles and iridescent and colourful gems.
"Hello, I'm Bec! Dakota Rae Dust is not my actual name, but a pseudonym. A character to slip into, inspired by a longtime love of dressing up, and an escape to a place filled with fluorescent fringe, bold, colourful patterns and vintage prints."
Alison Byrne - Poppy Fields
Minimum donation £25
12 x 12cm artwork
25 x 25cm frame
Postage included
Watercolour and pen 'Poppy Fields' original artwork - comes mounted and framed. Expressive textures and vibrant colours; spring has sprung!
