Have you a got piece of art gathering dust? Or an artwork sitting in the bottom of the closet instead of proudly on the wall? Maybe a piece no longer brings you joy? If this is the case, Joan McKirdy wants to speak with you – ASAP!

Joan is kindly asking Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty residents to donate their unwanted, unneeded and/or preloved artworks to a good cause.

Joan and Margaret Cooper run the Art and Painting sale at the Tauranga Rotary's annual book and art sale – which is coming up on March 3-5 at the Seeka Coolstore, Harvard Way, Mount Maunganui – and they need more art to sell.

'We would welcome donated pre-loved art, which we can put into the art sale – which is a new section of the famous book sale.

'As we all know, many people have or are downsizing their homes and they may have art that they no longer require or do not have the space to hang so much art in their new homes,” says Joan.

'Should people wish to donate pre-loved art, they can phone Margaret on 027 497 9308 or myself on 021 670044 and we'll arrange to have the art picked up.”

Joan says we live in a beautiful community 'and it is an honour to give every dollar earned from the art sale back into the community”.

'This helps many local organisations and groups make their projects a reality.”

Paintings and art this year for sale include works by known artists and emerging talent. 'Every piece is special,” adds Margaret.

This year Kennards Hire has generously assisted in the hiring of fencing to hang artwork on. 'Hanging the pieces on the wire fencing will make the art much easier to view,” says Joan.

If you have pieces of art that you no longer require, phone: 0274 979 308 or 021 670044.

'Your donation of art will make someone in our community happy.” The book and art sale is on at the Seeka Coolstore, Harvard Way, Mount Maunganui, from noon-6pm on Friday, March 3, and 9am-4pm on Saturday March 4, and Sunday, March 5.