{"product_id":"a-quiet-walk-yarramundi","title":"A Quiet Walk, Yarramundi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Quiet Walk, Yarramundi \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnnmaree Mitchell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOil on canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30.5cm x 40.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eCHARITABLE ART FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT BOYD MITCHELL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eKatoomba, 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAll net proceeds will directly benefit Boyd Mitchell to assist with medical and living expenses following non-Hodgkin's lymphoma treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eEVENT DETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eExhibition: Fundraiser for Boyd Mitchell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eDates: 10-21 September 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eVenue: Gallery NWC, 188 Katoomba Street, Katoomba, NSW 2780\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eOrganiser: Katherine McCully, Director, Gallery NWC \u0026amp; Nationwide Curating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFUND ALLOCATION \u0026amp; TRANSPARENCY DISCLOSURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eIn accordance with charitable fundraising transparency obligations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e- 50% of sale proceeds go to the participating artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e- 40% of sale proceeds go directly to Boyd Mitchell's personal bank account\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e- 10% retained by Gallery NWC for processing and administrative fees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e- Artists donating work for auction at 100% will have full proceeds directed to Boyd Mitchell (less the 10% processing fee)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eABOUT THE BENEFICIARY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBoyd 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ePARTICIPATING ARTISTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eArtists 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eLEGAL NOTICE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThis 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:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e1. The named beneficiary has consented to this fundraiser.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e2. All funds will be transferred directly to Boyd Mitchell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e3. A record of all transactions will be maintained and available upon request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e4. No professional fundraiser has been engaged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFor enquiries regarding fund allocation or transparency, contact Gallery NWC directly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eBACKGROUND\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eKatherine 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\"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.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eKatherine 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce an item has been selected and a transaction has taken place, Nationwide Curating staff will contact the buyer to arrange for postage, collection or personal delivery. Taking delivery of an item remotely may incur freight provider charges and \/or a small fee towards packaging materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA 'Certificate of Authenticity' and artist statement will accompany all sold artworks.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charity Fundraiser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49037102776474,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/4603\/6890\/files\/20260820_101753_4fa1e9f8-343c-410a-b357-62bc58531a94.jpg?v=1787187029","url":"https:\/\/nationwidecurating.com\/products\/a-quiet-walk-yarramundi","provider":"Nationwide Curating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}