Historical information
An art show (incorporating an art competition and sale) was held at Eastland Shopping Centre from the 11th to the 23rd of October, 1976. The art show was a fundraising event for the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria (RAAV). The opening night, which was compered by 3AW radio personality, John Tingle, included a chicken and champagne supper. In this photo, John Tingle presents a prize of a silver coffee service to the winner of the Arthritis Section, Ann Sutherland. A cropped version of this photo appears on page 5 of the Vol 3, December 1976 edition of RAAV News Review - the Rheumatism and Arthritis Association of Victoria's quarterly newsletter. It accompanies an article titled "R.A.A.V. ART SHOW AND COMPETITION". The photo is captioned: "John Tingle congratulates Ann Sutherland on her successful win in the art competition. Assisting with the presentation of the prize, a silver coffee service is Yvonne Lawrence and Cliff Semmler. Photo: Ben Baxter." According to the article, the painting was titled, "Rolling Hills, Yea".
Physical description
B&W photo of a man presenting a silver coffee service on a silver platter to a woman. Standing nearby, another woman and man look on. Beside and behind the group are several paintings arranged on various display boards. The photo is taken from a high angle, looking down toward the subjects.
Inscriptions & markings
[in blue ink] In foreground [in black ink] John Tingle (3AW) & Ann Sutherland, winner of arthritis section, Arts Competition & Sale Eastland Shopping Centre 11 - 23 Oct 1976 [in blue ink] In background - Yvonne Lawrence, Cliff Semmler
Subjects
- rheumatism and arthritis association of victoria,
- raav,
- art show,
- art competition,
- art sale,
- fundraising,
- eastland shopping centre,
- radio,
- 3aw,
- john tingle,
- ann sutherland,
- artist,
- prize winner,
- silver coffee service,
- yvonne lawrence,
- cliff semmler,
- presenters,
- painting,
- artwork,
- hills,
- yea,
- ben baxter,
- photographer,
- news review,
- 1976