Where: Java Café

When: Sunday, July 24, 3-6 pm

Why: To raise funds for the first biennial Visual Arts Open 2005

The VAO is a local initiative to promote Cambodian artists and in December 2005 will launch the first of many Phnom Penh visual art events. Twenty Cambodian artists, established and emerging, will be featured in different exhibition spaces. The VAO aims at empowering artists, cultivating art appreciation and building a sense of community.

The auction will feature artwork by local and foreign artists and all sales will directly benefit the VAO.

The auction will run from 3 to 6pm, registration begins from 2pm. All sales will be completed at the time–we accept cash, Mastercard and Visa (with a 3% surcharge). Additional proceedings and schedule will be posted at Java Café by noon on Sunday. Preview on request between now and Sunday noon.

Preview the artwork Friday, July 22 – Sunday, July 24. For more information contact Dana at 012-894-180.

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