TUESDAY, 22 JANUARY 2008 Margi Art was the presenting sponsor at the opening event for the New York portion of the G’DAY USA program – a benefit dinner for 330 guests at the magical Allen Room, overlooking Columbus Circle at Jazz at Lincoln Centre.
The event was held in partnership with Wildlife Warriors Worldwide and attended by Terri and Bindi Irwin, in order to raise the profile of their global foundation and to honour the original Wildlife Warrior, Steve Irwin, and his legacy. US Ambassador for Wildlife Warriors, Khaliah Ali – celebrated author, fashion designer, talk show host, and daughter of the legendary Muhammad Ali, lent her support to this very successful event.
Renowned Australian chef, Shannon Bennett, crafted the menu, with fresh produce flown in from Australia pairing with premium Australian wines.
Australia Week is now arguably the largest foreign country promotion held annually in the United States showcasing all things Australian from trade and investment, food and wine, film, arts, fashion, lifestyle, to indigenous culture and tourism during a ten day program of events highlighting the country of Australia.
THURSDAY, 4 OCTOBER 2007 Margi Art is expanding globally – in the picturesque and extremely creative town of Eumundi just outside of Noosa, Queensland Australia! Margi's new gallery is scheduled to open in January of 2008.
WEDNESDAY, 12 SEPTEMBER 2007 Continuing her bilateral philanthropic activities, Margi Art is underwriting one of the highlights of G'DAY USA 2008 program - a gala event on Tuesday, 22 January 2008 at the magical Allen Room overlooking Central Park. The evening will officially launch Wildlife Warriors as a US charitable entity within the United States, and will be attended by Terri and Bindi Irwin.
It will showcase Australia as a sophisticated and innovative culture through theatrical flair and creativity – Australian produce will be flown in and prepared by celebrity Australian chef, Shannon Bennett, and paired with premium Australian wines, and Australian talent will perform on the evening. Khaliah Ali, US Ambassador for WLW and daughter of Muhammad Ali, will lead the event, making sure it is a successful night for wildlife conservation. Log on to www.australia-week.com for a full calendar of all the Australia Week events.
THURSDAY, 15 FEBRUARY, 2007 Margi Art, a sponsor of Antipodean Odyssey: Celebrating Australian Conservation & Biodiversity, is proud to annouce that the event raised over one million dollars for Australian conservation.
TUESDAY, 16 JANUARY 2007 As well as being an artist, Margi is also a philanthropist. Margi will be honoured at a Gala Benefit Dinner for Australian Conservation on January 16 for the work she has done in the arts. Margi is sponsoring an exchange program between Australian and US artists with the Museum of Art and Design. She is also responsible for underwriting the dinner, resulting in 100% of all ticket sales going directly to Australian conservation.
TUESDAY, 16 JANUARY 2007 Margi Art is a proud sponsor of Antipodean Odyssey: Celebrating Australian Conservation & Biodiversity, one of the highlights of the New York Australia Week Program. This event will be an opportunity for The Nature Conservancy to raise the profile of their Australia Program and promote the best of Australian culture. The night will showcase Indigenous performances, work by landscape artist Brendon Darby, and Australian produce prepared by Australian celebrity chef, Shannon Bennett, complemented by premium Australian wines. Log on to www.australia-week.com for a full calendar of all the Australia Week events.
THURSDAY, 12 OCTOBER 2006 E-Motion hosted by The Australian Consulate General at New York’s oldest Art Club – the National Arts Club was a huge success with several large pieces of art sold on opening night. The Exhibition's launch party on Friday February 10th was attended by a variety of New York’s art, business, music, sporting and cultural elite, filling the National Arts Club to capacity. Check out our press section to view press reviews and QuickTime movies of The Australian Consulate General, Ken Allen and Margi's speeches, an overview of the opening night as well as the TV Channel 55 news report. |
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