CHARITABLE ART FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT BOYD MITCHELL

CHARITABLE ART FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT BOYD MITCHELL
Katoomba, NSW - The Garcia and Mitchell families, in partnership with Gallery NWC, announce a charitable art and craft exhibition and sale running 10-21 September 2026.
All net proceeds will directly benefit Boyd Mitchell to assist with medical and living expenses following non-Hodgkin's lymphoma treatment.
EVENT DETAILS
Exhibition: Fundraiser for Boyd Mitchell
Dates: 10-21 September 2026
Venue: Gallery NWC, 188 Katoomba Street, Katoomba, NSW 2780
Organiser: Katherine McCully, Director, Gallery NWC & Nationwide Curating
FUND ALLOCATION & TRANSPARENCY DISCLOSURE
In accordance with charitable fundraising transparency obligations:
- 50% of sale proceeds go to the participating artist
- 40% of sale proceeds go directly to Boyd Mitchell's personal bank account
- 10% retained by Gallery NWC for processing and administrative fees
- Artists donating work for auction at 100% will have full proceeds directed to Boyd Mitchell (less the 10% processing fee)
This fundraiser benefits a single named individual and is not conducted under a registered charity. No tax-deductible receipts will be issued. All funds directed to Boyd Mitchell are personal gifts and may not qualify as charitable donations under Australian tax law.
ABOUT THE BENEFICIARY
Boyd Mitchell is the biological father of Katherine McCully. Boyd's financial stability has been reduced due to medical expenses, and his pension is his sole income. The exhibition dates coincide with Boyd's birthday and that of his twin brother, Robert Mitchell, making this both a fundraiser and a celebration of family.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Artists must account for the 50/50 split when pricing work at reasonable retail value. Gallery NWC staff are available to assist with pricing. Artists wishing to donate work at 100% for auction should indicate this upon submission by noting 0% Artist Fee.
LEGAL NOTICE
This fundraiser is organised as a private community initiative. It is not registered under the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 (NSW) as it operates under applicable exemptions for small-scale community fundraising. Organisers confirm:
1. The named beneficiary has consented to this fundraiser.
2. All funds will be transferred directly to Boyd Mitchell.
3. A record of all transactions will be maintained and available upon request.
4. No professional fundraiser has been engaged.
For enquiries regarding fund allocation or transparency, contact Gallery NWC directly.
BACKGROUND
Katherine McCully, Director of Gallery NWC, comes from a creative family with several practicing visual artists, textile craftspeople, a writer, and performers. The 2024-2026 period was particularly challenging, with both Katherine's father and mother fighting cancer battles, both now in remission.
"I was not sure what to do to help dad bring his accounts to a healthier balance. When I focused on what I could offer, the sense of helplessness began to dissipate and the concept of the fundraiser was born."
Katherine reached out to family and received immediate positive responses. Robert Mitchell visits Boyd twice a week at his aged care home, demonstrating an undeniable bond and care towards Boyd's ongoing recovery.