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Auctioning art for a good cause

Held by Reddam House Ballito, the auction raised more than R75 000.

August 21, 2022
Juan Venter 1 minute read
Art teacher and auctioneer, Meghan Pratten (left) with pupils who had artworks on display at the charity art auction at Reddam House Ballito.

More than R75 000 was raised for the Sustainable Seas Trust last Friday at an art auction held at Reddam House Ballito.

Nicolas, Anari and Pieter de Wet.

Organised by art teacher, Meghan Pratten, the auction offered artworks created by the school’s students. The event also served as the school’s first charity art auction.

Ian and Carryn Tennent with daughter Alex and her artwork titled Squidy McSquid Fest.

Pratten said they would like to see the event become an annual one which would also be open to schools outside the Reddam group on a regional basis.

Pia Naidoo of Ashton International College Ballito with her art piece, Aquatic World.

Setting the tone, the auction included an artwork by Ashton International College Ballito pupil, Pia Naidoo, titled Aquatic World – a depiction of whales flying in the sky.

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August 21, 2022
Juan Venter 1 minute read

James Anderson

James has been at The North Coast Courier since 2020, covering sport, culture and municipal news. If he's not on his 10th cup of coffee trying to make deadline, you can probably find him watching any and all South African sport and the latest movie releases.
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