JCAA for DADAA – Charity Show

Our first charity show was held from 30 July–14 August.

The auction evening was very successful and raised over $1,500.

Click here to see some photos from the opening.

Part proceeds from this exhibition will be donated to DADAA (Disability in the Arts, Disadvantage in the Arts, Australia) WA.

The DADAA National Network was formed in 1992. It is a membership based service organisation which works with government agencies as well as with arts and disability organisations.

The work of DADAA is based on the principle that everyone has an innate creative ability and the right to participate in the cultural life of their community.

DADAA's work focuses on the development and effective promotion of policies and programs that ensure equal access to participation in arts and cultural activity for people with a disability and people who are disadvantaged. It aims to develop a strong and vibrant arts and cultural sector, which actively contributes to the well-being of the community, and to people with a disability and people disadvantaged by social, economic and cultural factors.

Unfortunately like many other culture and arts organizations nowadays DADAA suffers from a lack of funding. DADAA informed us that their Northern branch is in particularly bad situation where money is desperately needed for art supplies.

Although JCAA's main interest lies in supporting and nurturing local appreciation and involvement in the arts we don't want to limit our activities to our community. We’re calling for donations of artworks for the JCAA for DADAA – Charity Show.

Donated artworks will be auctioned on the opening night. All of the proceeds from that night as well as a commission on any sales during the show itself shall be donated to DADAA North.

There will be an ongoing gold coin collection during the exhibition to raise more funds for DADAA WA.

If you have any questions please send us an email.

DADAA have also booked an exhibition at the blend(er) in January 2005 to showcase the artworks by their talented participants. If anyone requires the specialised services provided by DADAA they can contact Marilyn Dreaver, the DADAA coordinator for the northern region, on 0419 925 231.