The Fink Group Announce Launch of Bennelong Arts Foundation

The Fink Group, including Leon Fink AM, together with advisors Hannah Fink, Mary Vallentine AO, Robyn Nevin AM, Sir Jonathan Mills AO and Nathans Waks have announced the launch of the Bennelong Arts Foundation with its first scholarships being awarded to performers from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

The Foundation's purpose is to support talented Australians in the performing arts sector by donating a full-bespoke scholarship to further their career.

Together with the opening of Bennelong Restaurant in the Sydney Opera House and the Fink Group's mission statement to support and nurture talent, the desire to contribute more to the public spirit and performing arts inspired the development of the scholarship program. Each scholarship is designed and tailored for each individual performer.

During the course of 2017/2018 the foundation will be continuing the program to provide each of the Sydney Opera House resident companies with scholarships. Each of the resident companies have been invited to work with the advisory board to establish the best possible scholarship for their emerging stars.

The first fundraiser will be held on Tuesday 8 November 2016 at Bennelong Restaurant. Guests will be treated to entertainment, bespoke canapés created by Executive Chef Peter Gilmore matched with premium wines that showcase the very best of Australian produce.

Pinchas Zukerman, world renowned violinist, will be present to award the first scholarships.