Charity Art Auction Held in Iðnó Today, Proceeds to Aid Refugee Children
On this coming Saturday, December 17th, from 2-4pm, join the heartfelt art auction in the charming Iðnó, as you lend a helping hand to refugee children! This captivating event offers a perfect blend of art, music, and philanthropy.
Esther Þorvaldsdóttir, co-founder of the commendable organization, Rights for Refugee Children, established in Iceland in 2019, leads the charge.
Being dedicated to enhancing the rights of children seeking refuge, Esther underscores the need for the Icelandic government to adhere more diligently to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Convention, while formally acknowledged, has observed numerous disregards, particularly by government institutions.
This auction will showcase an array of artworks, contributing not only to the artistic community but also offering an opportunity for everyone to invest in meaningful creations by both professional artists and refugee children eager to make a mark.
The unyielding support from the artistic community is evident, as an extensive list of artists, such as Guðjón Ketilsson, Marit Trönqvist, Hallgrímur Helgason, Þrándur Þórarinsson, and Mireja Samper, have generously donated their works for this cause.
Gather your friends, family, or simply yourself, and immerse in a captivating art journey, knowing that you're contributing to a better future for refugee children. Besides the art, attendees can enjoy captivating music performances by Ásgeir Trausti and Sigríður Thorlacius. Let your presence, effort, and compassion make a lasting impact on our world.
- Esther Þorvaldsdóttir, co-founder of Rights for Refugee Children, established in Iceland in 2019, will lead the art auction on December 17th at Iðnó, with a composite environment of art, music, and philanthropy.
- The event, scheduled for 2-4pm, will feature an impressively diverse collection of artworks, encompassing creations from established artists like Guðjón Ketilsson, Marit Trönqvist, Hallgrímur Helgason, Þrándur Þórarinsson, and Mireja Samper, as well as refugee children showcasing their works.
- Proceeds from the auction will go toward the ongoing efforts of Rights for Refugee Children to uphold the rights of children seeking refuge in compliance with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which the Icelandic government has yet to adhere to diligently.
- On December 17th, aside from appreciating the artwork and music by Ásgeir Trausti and Sigríður Thorlacius, attendees will have the opportunity to contribute to a better future for refugee children, making their presence, effort, and compassion an lasting impact on our world.
