News & Events 2011 Annual Fundraising Dinner & Auction
The Culinary and Cultural Event of the Year
Guests were treated to a night to remember at MONA on Saturday 8 October, 2011.
On Saturday 8 October the Foundation welcomed over 180 guests to MONA to celebrate ten years of philanthropic work in Tasmania. Guests not only savoured the culinary delights of our guest chef, Nicolas Poelaert of Melbourne's Embrasse restaurant but raised a record $48,000 towards the Foundation's programs across the arts, environment and social justice.
2011 Arts Residency recipient, Helen Noonan opened the evening treating guests to a operatic performance.
The Honourable Lara Giddings presented the Foundation's inaugural $10,000 Viticulture Fellowship to Paul Smart of Pressing Matters, Coal River Valley.
Guest speaker, Nene Manasseh captivated guests with her story 'My voice is one of many'.
Artworks were collected by ten very lucky discerning bidders, and
The beautiful Maria Lurighi enthralled guests with her superb vocal gift.
Visit our gallery to view images from the night.
Download a copy of Nene's speech.
Guest comments:
"Many thanks to all for organizing such an impeccable event! It will have us talking for weeks..."
"Can I just say how fabulous Saturday's event was and how perfectly everything flowed."
"It truly was a wonderful experience! Is it possible to have a copy of the menu so we can savour the food all over again"
"Congratulations to you and the board for a great event on Saturday night, I and our guests enjoyed ourselves immensely!"
"Richard and I had a fantastic evening and look forward to many more in years to come."