Spring is in the air and the Spring Rose Art Show is in full bloom at The Niche in Nedlands.
Renowned Western Australian artist, Robert Juniper AM, show cases some of his finest works at the exhibition on display from 14th-23rd September. Complimented by 30 local artists the exhibition is becoming renowned on the annual art show calendar for the diversity of Western Australian works displayed.
Curated by artists Mariana Atkins and Lynne Walsh, on behalf of Cystic Fibrosis WA, the exhibition will appeal to a broad range of artistic palates.
Nigel Barker, CEO Cystic Fibrosis WA commented, “we are overjoyed to have Robert Juniper as our feature artist in 2013, our art show is a must see and I welcome everyone to view the fine works assembled”.
Inspired by the dream time story of a boastful kangaroo, Robert Juniper’s feature work is consistent with the Australiana themes he has become so well known for.
Sponsored for the first time by corporate partner Deloitte, the Spring Rose Art Show enters its fifth year and has the hallmarks of being the most successful to date. The exhibition is open 9am-4pm weekdays and 10am-4pm weekends.
ABOUT CFWA
Cystic Fibrosis Western Australia was established in the 1970’s by a group of concerned parents. The Association was a self-help organisation, holding regular meetings to share information, purchase equipment and fundraise to support research into cystic fibrosis.
In essence the work of CFWA remains the same today. We provide education, counselling, advocacy, recreation and home care services. We also provide home nursing and physiotherapy services to enable early discharge and early intervention from hospital.
ABOUT CF
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common life threatening, recessive genetic condition affecting Australian children. Symptoms can include poor weight gain, troublesome coughs, repeated chest infections, salty sweat and abnormal stools.
Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects a number of organs in the body (especially the lungs and pancreas) by clogging them with thick, sticky mucus.
Repeated infections and blockages can cause irreversible lung damage and death. Mucus can also cause problems in the pancreas preventing the release of enzymes needed for the digestion of food. This means that people with CF can have problems with nutrition.
CF is an inherited condition. For a child to be born with CF both parents must be genetic carriers for CF. They do not have CF themselves. In Australia, all babies are screened at birth for CF.
At present there is no cure for CF, but the faulty gene has been identified and doctors and scientists are working to find ways of repairing or replacing it. One of the main objectives of the CFA Research Trust is to fund this work.
With today’s improved treatment most people with CF are able to lead reasonably normal and productive lives. A great amount of time is being directed towards finding new and improved ways of treating CF and of finally finding a cure.
CONTACTS
Nigel Barker
CEO Cystic Fibrosis WA
9346 7333
ceo@cysticfibrosiswa.org
Craig Watts
Fundraising & Marketing Manager
marketing@cysticfibrosiswa.org
9346 7336
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