Phnom Penh, Cambodia – The Born for Greatness team is thrilled to announce the launching of a silent auction of 21 one-of-a-kind artworks created by professional artists as part of the “I am great” art competition, allowing the artists to select and mentor talented at-risk kids from partnering NGOs. Each auctioned art piece is inspired by the experience shared by the kid-artist tandems and reflects their vision of the greatness we all hold within.
All proceeds from the silent auction will be donated to Tiny Toones through the Born for Greatness program which aims to sustain the school for decades to come. Every bid is a direct support for Tiny Toones, and constitutes an additional step towards saving one of Phnom Penh’s most iconic schools. Tiny Toones has supported at-risk kids in Phnom Penh for nearly 20 years, and together we will ensure it can do so for 20 years more.
What burgeoned in a child’s imagination grew to become a piece of art ready to be yours.
Support Tiny Toones, bid now, and own a piece of Cambodian greatness: http://www.israelichamber.com/bfg/
Launched by the CICC in collaboration with five exceptional local NGOs, and a group of passionate artists, Born for Greatness aims to send a simple yet powerful message to the kids, we are all born for greatness …
“The journey began with a fun and learning day back on August 3rd of last year, where 200 at-risk children from five NGOs expressed their vision of greatness in a drawing contest. Amazed by the talent shown by the kids, we decided to pursue this road, select 40 of the most creative drawings, and organize an art competition for professional artists called “I am great”. The artists were invited to draw inspiration from the kids’ drawings, translating these original concepts into their own refined pieces of art. This enriching experience resulted in the 21 creative and unique art pieces auctioned as of today” explains Moran Hadad, President of the CICC and initiator of the Born for Greatness program.
Key Dates:
• February 1st: Launching of the Silent Auction
• February 15th: Art expo at station 350 art gallery (bkk3)
• February 18th: Closing of the Silent Auction
“Born for Greatness is a statement, our main mission, other than raising funds for Tiny Toones, is to help the kids understand that greatness is within every one of us and that deploying it is a mission they will have to take on” he continues. “We believe that developing the kids’ artistic curiosity and expressing their vision of greatness through art, will allow them, in the long run, to better face adversity and believe in their capacity to turn their lives around and be great” he concludes.
About Born Greatness:
The Born Greatness campaign is a socially driven initiative aiming to provide a platform for underprivileged children to understand, believe in, and develop their potential. It allows them to be the best version of themselves and become contributing members of Cambodian society.
“I feel honored and proud to be able to take an active part and lead this phase of the project. Witnessing the kids’ happiness and how their horizons widen during their one-on-one interaction with the artists. The simple fact that the artists dedicated their time to them, listened to their expression of greatness, and believed in their vision, gave them a great deal of confidence. Watching them open up was truly inspiring” says Pheakna Leap, head of the Born for Greatness program. “Cambodian creativity is not a myth, and implementing our program allowed us to extend the reach of that creativity and lead to a reflection on greatness as it is seen by the Cambodian people”, she concludes.
Don’t hesitate to support and place a bid online at http://www.israelichamber.com/bfg/ , and join us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bornforgreatnesskh ) or Telegram (https://t.me/bornforgreatnesskh ) to stay up to date on the program’s evolution, the campaign’s success, and new opportunities to join us.
Curious to see the art? It will be displayed in the Station 350 art gallery on Feb 15th.
More than just an art program, Born for Greatness creates a concrete impact and brings positive change into the lives of Cambodian at-risk children. All proceeds from the program directly benefit Tiny Toones, sustaining the school for decades to come.
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