Students to benefit from thousands raised at faculty art auction
Original Robert Bateman piece brings in the highest bid at annual event
Haliburton, ON (August 16, 2016) – Students at Fleming College will benefit immensely from the thousands of dollars raised at the Haliburton School of Art + Design (HSAD) Faculty Art Auction.
The auction grossed more than $32,500 through the live and silent auction sale of art pieces created and donated by artists who are, or have been faculty members at HSAD.
“Funds from our annual art auction make a big difference to the students coming to our campus to study the arts. Many of our students have a financial need and through the generosity of our faculty, these students can access additional bursary funds. It often makes the difference on whether students can attend post-secondary education or not,” said Sandra Dupret, Dean of HSAD and Principal of the Haliburton Campus.
This year’s event featured a special item up for bidding – a demonstration painting by renowned artist Robert Bateman. Bateman created the painting during his three-day workshop at HSAD’s summer school. His work brought in $18,000 in live auction bidding.
“Mr. Bateman’s donation was an amazing addition to this year’s auction. His work is highly sought-after and collected, which certainly made a large impact on the overall funds raised. We are very thankful to him for the contribution,” said Dupret.
The auction, held annually, took place Aug. 11 at the Haliburton Campus. About 150 people attended the event.
All net proceeds from the auction will support art students at the Haliburton Campus through the scholarship and bursary program at Fleming College.
About Fleming College
Located in the heart of Central Ontario, Fleming College has campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 100 full-time programs in Arts and Heritage, Business, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, General Arts and Sciences, Health and Wellness, Justice and Community Development, Skilled Trades and Technology, and Continuing Education. Fleming College has more than 5,800 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, and 71,000 alumni.
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