A FIFTH generation Queenscliff resident is donating the proceeds from a special piece of art to local children’s charity Cottage by the Sea.<\/p>\n
Darren Allbutt is submitting an eight-seater Jack Mac’s Jetty table into the coming Woodlands of the Bellarine exhibition, with its sale supporting Cottage’s life changing programs for young people.<\/p>\n
The Allbutt family has a long history with Cottage by the Sea, dating back to when Darren’s late grandmother Daisy Myrtle Golightly was one of Cottage’s earliest volunteers.<\/p>\n
In 1969, she was awarded a Certificate of Honour for Long Service to the League (now called Cottage by the Sea).<\/p>\n
His mother Nancy May Albutt also spent time some time in rehabilitation at the Cottage in 1934, after she was struck down by polio.<\/p>\n
Darren himself grew up just down the road from Cottage and has fond memories of enjoying the beach at Cottage as a child.<\/p>\n
After the success of his Sea & Wood exhibition at Cottage last November, Darren looks forward to again making a difference to the local community with this donation.<\/p>\n
“My parents always said to us, give something back to the town you live in.<\/p>\n
“Since raising almost $20,000 at the Sea & Wood exhibition for Cottage by the Sea last November, I have been focusing on my art and more recently timber sculptures.<\/p>\n
“I draw inspiration for my art from the beautiful landscapes in Point Lonsdale and Queenscliff. The Jack Mac’s Jetty was made from recycled timber from the old Swan Bay Jetty.”<\/p>\n
Cottage by the Sea chief executive officer Adam Wake said Darren’s enduring support of the children’s charity is a testament to the power of community.<\/p>\n
“We have strong ties to the local community and are thrilled that Darren has created this exceptional table inspired by our region as a generous donation to Cottage.”<\/p>\n
Woodlands of the Bellarine is now open at Artisans Gallery, 1471-1479 Portarlington Road, Curlewis until August 11<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A FIFTH generation Queenscliff resident is donating the proceeds from a special piece of art to local children’s charity Cottage by the Sea. Darren Allbutt is submitting an eight-seater Jack Mac’s Jetty table into the coming Woodlands of the Bellarine exhibition, with its sale supporting Cottage’s life changing programs for young people. The Allbutt family […]<\/p>\n