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Art of Wishes Charity Gala 2023

Art of Wishes is excited to finally announce that this year's Charity Gala will take place Monday 9 October 2023 in London. Partnering for the first time with esteemed auction house Christie's, the gala will occur just before the festivities of Frieze Art Fair and will bring together gallerists, art lovers, Make-A-Wish supporters and artists to support and raise money for the charity. A week before the gala, a preview of all the live auction items will take place at Christie's King Street space, where they will also host a cocktail reception for the attending guests.

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Art of Wishes /MATCHESFASHION charity lunch

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Fabio Salini’s donation to Art of Wishes proves a success

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Gala, Natural History Museum, 2021

27/01/2021

Art of Wishes Gala 2021 Raises £3.5 million

The Art of Wishes 2021 gala – the first in-person event for the initiative in two years – was a phenomenal success, exceeding all expectations and hopes to become Make-A-Wish UK’s biggest fundraiser ever. Taking...

27/02/2019

Art of Wishes Second Gala Grants Hundreds of Wishes

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Gala 2021

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Art of Wishes interviews Jenny Saville

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Art of Wishes interviews Jenny Saville
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Gala 2019

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Art of Wishes interviews Tracey Emin

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Art of Wishes interviews Tracey Emin
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Gala 2017

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Ladies Lunch 2022

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