Community feast on local exhibition

A FIRST of its kind art exhibition at Torquay’s Feast Studios has been met with huge community generosity and raised a significant amount for local therapeutic surf charity Ocean Mind.

A sell-out crowd attended last Friday’s An ode to home show which spotlighted the familiar scenes of the Surf Coast.

The event featured photographs from Torquay creative Frankie Kaye and a huge raffle with all proceeds going towards the charitable cause.

 

Ms Kaye’s work aimed to capture “the magic, energy, and romance of the places we love and make you want to return time and time again.”

Feast Studios owner Georgia Dodd said the event was a huge success.

“It was just unbelievable; it was the most amazing turn out and we were able to raise a significant amount for Ocean Mind.

“The support from local businesses for the raffle was incredible and people were buying up to ten raffle tickets each. We couldn’t believe the support.

 

“Frankie’s work was just beautiful and represented the locals and local spots perfectly.

“It will definitely go down as the biggest and most successful event we’ve hosted thus far.”

Ocean Mind founder Rachael Parker said the group was stoked with the support.

“It’s great to have the local community getting behind Ocean Mind and raising funds.

“The support from this fundraiser will go towards running program for young people in this community and assisting with their mental health challenges.”

 

Ms Kaye’s works will remain on show this weekend for the public to come and see.

Feast Studios’ opening hours are 10am-6pm Friday, and 10am-3pm both Saturday and Sunday.

Any artists keen on exhibiting their works in the future are invited to get in contact with Feast Studios.