Come and enjoy a night of poetry readings, art, raffle prizes and food to raise funds for an emergency visa for our friend Jodi. This fundraiser aims to support Jodi with their visa application, as the cost of obtaining one is beyond their own financial capacity.
About the event
We invite you to join us for a beautiful night of poetry and an exhibition featuring Jodi’s artworks from their residency, , سخن دل Sokhaneh del – language/speech of the heart, which was presented at Correspondences Gallery in 2024.
This is the last chance to see and acquire these artworks, and all sales will help Jodi to fund their visa expenses.
About Jodi
Many of you will already know Jodi as a familiar face around Pink Ember; a beloved artist, community arts worker and workshop facilitator for Khooneh Khaleh.
Jodi came from Iran to Naarm/Melbourne in 2022 to study Arts & Cultural Management. We were lucky to first cross paths with them in 2023, and they have since become an integral part of our big, queer extended family.
Australia is a safe space for Jodi, where they can be their truest self as an artist and a gender diverse person.
If they were forced to return to Iran right now, Jodi’s well-being and freedom would be at risk due to the current political situation and ongoing instability there.The costs associated with applying for a temporary visa are enormous, and an impossible burden for an arts worker in precarious casual employment to carry alone.
We appreciate your support in helping our dear friend!
What the event will entail:
To help Jodi with these emergency costs we are hosting a fundraiser on Friday 17th of July, 7pm - 9pm at Pink Ember Studio, Coburg North.
Come join us for the evening to enjoy a night of art, poetry, and the chance to win tattoo tickets, ceramic workshop vouchers, artworks and much more.
Details:
July 17th
Doors: 6.30pm
Readings: 7pm
Goodbyes: 9pm
Getting here: (22 Allenby Street, Coburg North)
Parking: Limited street parking is available, with additional spots on French Street
Public transport: Batman Station is a 10-minute walk, or take the #19 tram (6-minute walk)
Bike: You're welcome to secure your bike to the front gate