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Fundraising fair Painting exhibition
THE 20 finalists’ works of the International Painting Contest ‘Palmeral de Orihuela’ are on show at the Exhibition Centre in Orihuela until May.
The councillor for the Environment, Guillermo Canovas, confirmed: “We are lucky to live in a municipality with an extraordinary historical and natural heritage.
“Events like this are ways of enhancing the value of Orihuela through art,” confirmed the councillor who added that the exhibited works of art are also available to purchase.
The councillor confirmed that more than 40 artists entered the contest, bringing together artists from different parts of the Valencian Community, the Region of Murcia, Andalucia and Castilla La Mancha.
and due to its success, the council has confirmed that a second event will be held.
LITTLE Pod Animal Rescue Association are always hosting exciting charity events to fund their lifesaving animal rescue work and have announced a fundraising fair in La Florida in Orihuela on Friday, February 3.
This week’s edition of the charity fair is also set to welcome a new ceramics stall selling unique handicrafts and ce ramic designs. A wide range of other products will also be on sale during the fair including health oils, jewellery and sunglasses, Avon cosmetics products, clothing and bags, cakes and bakes, and wooden crafts.
The fair is set to take place between Waldemars and Arianaz Restaurants from 12pm until 4pm. La Florida Charity
Association is hosting the event from which all proceeds will go to Little Pod.
Little Pod Association works in the La Zenia area to rescue abandoned and abused dogs and rehome them to loving homes. The charity is currently working to raise the last €1,400 to build a new outdoor space for the dogs to exercise and play in.
This is the first time that Orihuela has held its International Painting Contest
For more information head to the Exhibition Centre, Plaza de Europa, s/n. 03300 Orihuela or call (+34) 966 340 101.
