Art Loves Haiti

'Flavour Town' Henrietta Harris,2009. A3 High Quality Print on Watercolour Paper. Signed, from edition of 10. Image was used in collaboration with NZ fashion boutique 'Ruby'. Harris has a large body of distinctive art and illustrative work including t-shirt's, record artworks and posters. http://www.scaredycat.co.nz

Art Loves Haiti is a way for artists and people who love art to contribute to the aid efforts in Haiti. It is a collective auction of artwork, that contributes directly to the children and families affected by the earthquake Haiti on 12 January 2010. Proceeds from this auction will go to Save the Children Haiti Emergency Appeal.

The earthquake in Haiti on 12 January 2010 affected 1.8 million people living in Haiti. The death toll has been estimated to be 100,000 or higher. Save The Children has over 200 staff on the ground in Haiti, with the priority of saving childrens lives by distributing emergency aid, including food and medical supplies and field hospitals to provide children and families with life-saving assistance. They are setting up spaces where children are protected from abuse, exploitation, and family separation and are able to access safe and quality education.

Art Loves Haiti was conceived on January 14, 2010, when artist Sarah Larnach and musician Pip Brown auctioned a rare piece of Ladyhawke artwork to contribute to the aid effort in Haiti. The auction received an overwhelming response from compassionate individuals wanting to help. Larnach's step-sister, Emily Sanson-Rejouis lost her husband and two young daughters in the earthquake. Art Loves Haiti aims to relieve the suffering, and help rebuild the lives of other children and their families affected by the tragedy.

If you are interesting in contributing some artwork to this appeal please email Sarah Larnach mailto:art4haiti@gmail.com or go to

http://www.sarahlarnach.blogspot.com/

Save the Children has been working in Haiti since 1978. For more information on Save The Children, go to http://www.savethechildren.org.nz