The Mary Skene Kidman Fund – Poets of Penola Acquisitive Art Prize
Mary Skene Kidman b 1907, was a local artist who had a strong love for art and her community. She named her property Still Water.
Thanks to the philanthropy and generosity of one local family, the Art Prize will be able to continue for at least another five years, if not longer. Penola has a long history of involvement in the arts, and the local benefactor of the Fund wanted to ensure that the Art Prize would remain the major drawcard event within the annual Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival, as well as contribute financially to support the new art space in Penola.
“I wanted to make sure that Penola continued to be an inspiring place where community arts and culture are supported and valued by as many people as possible.”
Rick Partridge of the Mary Skene Kidman Fund.
At Stand Like Stone, we work alongside individuals, families, businesses and organisations to help achieve their community goals.
The Stand Like Stone Foundation’s purpose is to build on the generosity of spirit within the community and promote philanthropic investment in the Limestone Coast for lasting impact. The foundation facilitates partnerships that build and strengthen the Limestone Coast community, valuing and respecting donors, funding partners and applicants.
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