A Wet Paint Auction is being held this Saturday in support of the newly-founded Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation.

Founder and foundation director Fiona Rose Rodriguez Roberts said that monies raised in this novel inaugural fundraiser will be used towards the renovation and rebuilding of the foundation?s new home ? at the former Elliott School on Jubilee Road.

?The idea behind this event, is that participants will spend the day creating works of art around Hamilton, which will then be auctioned off to the public that evening,? Ms Rodriguez Roberts said.

A number of artists have agreed to participate including Sheilagh Head, Jennifer Stobo-Keats, Daniel Benson, Emma Ingham-Dounouk, Will Collieson, Amanda Temple, Lindsey George and Kathy Harriott.

Also participating will be Dr. Charles Zuill, James Cooper, Barbara Finsness, Manuel Palacio, Stella Shakerchi, Kate Waters, Christopher Marson and Heather Nova.

Artists Graham Foster, Jo Birdsey-Linberg and Gabriela Brunner also plan to donate already completed art pieces to the auction.

All participating artists ? both amateur and professional ? are asked to check in at Albuoy?s Point between 8.30 and 9.30 a.m. on Saturday.

Painting will take place throughout the day until 4 p.m.

Artwork will then be delivered to the Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation at 27 Jubilee Rd (opposite Island Construction) where a preview and cocktail reception will take place prior to the auction at 6.30 p.m.

During the day there will also be a number of different art classes running for children aged six and over.

These classes are being taught by local artists at a cost $10 per child.

Ms Rodriguez Roberts said the building is an ideal spot for Kaleidoscope to grow and fulfil her vision of becoming the Island?s first art education facility, devoted entirely to the creation of art.

The building, however, requires extensive restoration before this dream can become a reality.

?Although I have been holding Kaleidoscope Art Classes for nine years now, the Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation was recently formed to realise a vision of creating a collective arts guild that is accessible to the entire community,? Ms Rodriguez Roberts said.

?The continued success and growth of Kaleidoscope over the years and the support from students, parents, artists and friends has shown that there is a great need for year-round art education in Bermuda. We aim to fill that need.?

Once the renovations are complete, Kaleidoscope plans to offer art classes to both children and adults, four studios, two galleries and a sculpture garden, as well as an all-purpose room that can be used as rehearsal space for musicians or a small lecture room. With the support of the local arts community and the sponsorship of local businesses, Ms Rodriguez Roberts is certain that the event will be a success.

?The Elliot School was first built in 1848 by 12 Bermudian men who were determined to have a school in their parish for their children,? she added.

?Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation has been given the opportunity to restore this building and its surrounding grounds, while being able to keep its function within education and community and acknowledging the original founders.?

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