Artworks and First Performers Announced for Art of Music 2016

Jenny Morris and Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy have today announced the final details of the 2016 Art of Music Collection to be auctioned at Sydney's most unique and dynamic fundraising events, Art of Music, at the Art Gallery of New South Wales on Saturday, 18 June, 2016.

From the overwhelming success of the inaugural event 10 years ago, Art of Music has become one of the most anticipated events on the calendar and is a biennial event which combines the mediums of visual art and music. Prominent contemporary visual artists from Australia come together to create a uniquely music inspired exhibition with artists choosing a piece of music, using it as inspiration for their own original artwork, culminating in the Art of Music Charity Auction and Gala Dinner.

In addition to the 10 amazing visual artists previously announced - Lucy Culliton, Nicholas Harding, Laura Jones, Guy Maestri, Tim Maguire, Michael Muir, Joan Ross, Alex Seton, Christian Thompson and Stan Yarramunua - Art of Music is once again proud to have multi-award winning artist, Ben Quilty, donating a painting of his friend, Jenny Morris.

A full list of the works included in the 2016 Art of Music Collection are below.

Art of Music 2016 will once again include three very special musical performances highlighting the works of art on display on the night and we are thrilled to announce that Bernard Fanning, together with Stan Yarramunua, have graciously given up their time and talent for this great cause as has art auctioneer, Scott Livesey. One more performer and the evening's MC will be announced shortly.

As well as the opportunity of bidding on works from the 2016 Art of Music Collection, there will be raffle prizes on offer at the event including the chance to win a genuine Prada Galleria Saffiano leather handbag valued at almost $3,000.

Hi res pictures of the artworks are available here (folder will be updated as each new artwork has been delivered)

All proceeds from the Gala Dinner and Charity Auction go to Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy who transform lives through music. Registered Music Therapists use the power of music in live and interactive sessions to help people cope with the struggles of living with a wide range of needs. These include children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities, autism, trauma, illness, dementia, behaviour disorders and learning difficulties.

Tickets to this special event are available now and the booking form is available from - www.artofmusic.com.au

Art of Music

Saturday, 18 June 2016
Art Gallery Road, The Domain, Sydney
Grand Court - Art Gallery of New South Wales
6.30pm - Artwork viewing | 7.00pm - Dinner & Auction
Featuring performances by Bernard Fanning and Stan Yarramunua

Nordoff-Robbins use creative music therapy to deliver significant and quantifiable benefits to children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities, trauma, mental health problems, depression and medical illnesses, as well as learning, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Using improvised live music to build a relationship between music therapist and the participant where they interact and communicate in a participatory form of therapy where the power of music acts as the agent for change and healing.

They receive no Government funding yet assist some of the most disadvantaged in our community so fundraisers like Art of Music play an essential and vital role in assisting to continue the great work.

For more information: www.noro.org.au

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