Art for Impact is HMRI Foundation’s signature celebration of creativity, community, and world-leading medical research. Building on the success of the 2021 and 2024 Art Series Exhibitions, this expanded three-day event brings together Newcastle’s vibrant art community and HMRI’s mission to Discover Local. Cure Global.
Across the weekend, guests can experience a curated program of activities, including our Opening Night event culminating in the highly anticipated Long, Long Luncheon and the Art for Impact online auction. Every artwork and every ticket purchased helps fund groundbreaking medical research that directly improves the health and wellbeing of our community in the Hunter and beyond. The auction will be live online from 27th February 2026.
If you are an artist that would like to contribute a work to the auction please complete the EOI form here
Join us for a life drawing experience at our Draw and Pour Workshop, Saturday 14 March.
Guests will attend a life drawing class guided by local artist Holly Turner from LEDA Gallery, surrounded by the inspirational art available for auction from our local artists.This hands-on session is perfect for beginners and seasoned creators alike. Enjoy a drink, some delicious food and explore your artistic side, and take home your very own masterpiece, all while supporting medical research that makes a real difference in our community.
Tickets include a drink on arrival, grazing board, art supplies and equipment and a professionally guided session with Holly Turner and two models.
Join our community of regular givers to support the life-changing research we do at Hunter Medical Research Institute.
Whether you would like to make a regular gift, monthly or annually, your ongoing support helps find the cures of tomorrow.
