School auctions children's art to help the needy

Sharjah: Works of art and paintings by school children ages three to 13 were auctioned for Dh110,000 to raise funds for Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services.

Children from kindergarten until grade eight worked hard on their paintings and works of art in order to help other needy children.

The auction was raised by students of the Australian International School (AIS) in Sharjah on Sunday and was attended by Abdul Rahman Al Owais, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development.

Al Owais expressed his admiration for the work of the children and their initiatives to support needy children.

Brian Clarke, the organiser of the event said the children worked hard on that project and they were excited that their work will go to Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services.

"We have 31 classes. Each class has completed one item. The children decided what they wanted to do by themselves," Clarke said.

Karen Wright, Business Manager at AIS said some of the paintings were sold for more than Dh15,000.

She said AIS are organising this fund every two years and the money is raised to help needy people supported by Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services.

Parents also attended the auction which was a night of creative artwork and joyous bidding for a very worthy cause.

Marc, a teacher of grades five and six at AIS said the children worked very hard on their paintings in order to support charity work.

Money

"That is really great for the children ... because the money for their work will go to people who are less fortunate than them," said Marc.

Grade seven and eight boys who designed a breathtaking art piece said they were inspired by their school and they believe in sharing this with others.

The artwork was purchased by Al Owais who in turn donated it back to the school to be displayed in their foyer.

Younger children presented a beautiful painting 'The Garden'. Their painting simply titled 'The Garden' reflects their thoughts and ideas.

Each member of the class has painted an individual segment, which combines with their friends' contribution to encapsulate the perfect garden.