Face of Monash Community Art Exhibition: Poverty & Hope

Extreme poverty and hunger is an issue that we often ignore in Australia. According to the World Bank, as of 2005, estimated 1.4 billion people earn less than USD$1.25 per day. To make things worse, these developing countries are often struck by preventable diseases such as malaria, an infectious disease, transmitted by mosquito bites. It is so prevalent that one child dies of malaria every 30 seconds and more than 1 million people die from malaria each year. Malaria accounts for USD$12 billion every year in health care costs and loss in productivity. The social impact of malaria is significant.

Proudly supported by the Monash City Council, JCI (Junior Chamber International) Whitehorse Maroondah is joining the United Nations Foundation to raise awareness across the globe about the dire situation. We are committed to work towards eradicating extreme poverty and malaria. Residents and communities from the Monash district are invited to explore these global issues through creative expression. The theme of this exhibition is Poverty and Hope.

For an entry form, email jciwh2010@gmail.com

To Enter
Monash residents and communities are invited to enter their artwork for an art exhibition in the Highway Gallery, Mt Waverley in Nov 2011. All media will be considered. Selected entries may also be part of 2012 art book/calendar production.

Entry Fee
$5 per entry

Important Dates
Entries close 11.59pm AEST on Wed 31 August 2011.