Keeping the legacy alive
Pat Mounter and Christina Godfrey in 2002.
Regular art exhibitions were held in the Buxton’s Centre
(Umhlanga Shopping Centre), Gateway and latterly in the La Lucia Mall, in
Durban. The exhibitions often sold paintings from up to 80 artists, and
over the years they raised thousands for the Durban SPCA. During the 10-day
exhibition many people offered their time to man the stand, so to speak. It was
a hugely collaborative affair and ArtGivers built up a wonderful network in the
art community.
The last ArtGivers Exhibition in La Lucia Mall was in
November 2017, and R33,000 was raised for the Durban SPCA. Sadly, Pat and Christina
could not continue organising exhibitions due to personal circumstances. Pat is now
87 – although spritely and still painting; and Christina will be spending more time
with her family in New Zealand.
However, the baton has been handed over to the ArtGivers Facebook page, offering artists a platform to sell their work. The only request is
that they donate something towards their favourite charity.
in-box a pic, your name and contact number, the price, size and medium – and of course your fav charity.
This process is based purely on trust and we have no doubt
that the artists will continue to paint and donate.
Please contact Lois (Pat’s daughter) if you have any queries: lois@kuhle.me
