The Hidden Treasures event got off to a cracking start on Friday evening, July 25, with over 130 guests eager to purchase one of 200 donated artworks.

The Friends of the Orange Regional Gallery's annual major fundraiser is an art sale with a twist—artists donate unsigned and unframed works, which are then sold at a set price, but the identity of the artist remains a mystery until after the purchase.

For the first time ever, the event was held in the Alan Sisley Gallery and kicked off with pre-drinks and canapés, giving guests the chance to mingle and preview the

pieces before the doors officially opened for sales.

The 200 works on exhibition were mainly donated by local artists, with all the money raised going toward the Friends' ongoing mission: acquiring significant artworks for the Orange Regional Gallery’s permanent collection.