Thursday, August 24, 2023

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Arts Appeal Bolstered By Bank Contribution

‘Arts for all’ is the vision of local not-for-profit organisation, Crossroad Arts, which is only possible with the support of local businesses such as Community Bank Sarina Bendigo Bank.

Crossroad Arts leads inclusive arts experiences and creates opportunities for people with a disability to collaborate artistically, aiming to change perceptions and shape the arts sector of the future.

To continue this important work, Crossroad Arts holds an Annual Giving Program, which helps expand and enrich their annual program of workshops and events in regional and remote Queensland.

The 2023 goal donations to the Appeal is $15,000 by June 30, which has been boosted by a $1000 donation from Community Bank Sarina.

Community Bank Sarina Board Chair Karen May said the inclusive arts experiences that Crossroad Arts provides builds stronger communities.

“This is Community Bank Sarina’s fourth year of partnership with Crossroad Arts, and the opportunities they create for our local artists to grow and develop is fantastic,” Mrs May said.

“Accessing the arts can be difficult in regional and remote communities but Crossroad Arts are ensuring inclusive, outstanding art is available for our community to participate in and experience outside of the big cities.”  

Brenden Borellini, Crossroad Arts ambassador and artist in residence, thanked Community Bank Sarina for their contribution to the Annual Giving Appeal.

"I would like to say thank you to Community Bank Sarina for your generous donation, it is greatly appreciated. Crossroad Arts will continue to strive thanks to your support.”

Follow Crossroad Arts on Facebook to find out more about their events, workshops or donate to their Annual Giving Appeal.

Visit Community Bank Sarina on Facebook to learn more about upcoming sponsorships and opportunities.

Community Bank Sarina’s Maree Franettovich and Karen May presenting a donation cheque to Crossroad Arts’ Brenden Borellini and Allison Richardson

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