Mr. Arathoon has been instrumental in successful fundraising efforts with his original art and limited edition prints. His prints have raised over $100,000 for various charities such as the National Ballet of Canada with the original print, Waltz of the Flowers, unveiled by former Mayor Barbara Hall, and Honourary Chairs Vanessa Harwood and Reed Anderson. Other organizations that have benefited include, The Junior League of Toronto, Metro Central YMCA, Junior Achievement of Toronto, Casey House and Trinity Home Hospice.
David Arathoon is the founder of the successful and popular annual fundraiser: MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE, which has raised nearly one million dollars for the terminally ill Home Hospice Care Programs. A creative committee and the generosity of international celebrities have kept the event unique. Karen Kain was the first Honorary Chair, followed by Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Ali McGraw.
His paintings are included in many homes and public locations. Some corporate collections include: Vintage Inns, Queen's Landing Hotel Niagara on the Lake ( 18 canvases ), Toronto's Market Gallery, Holiday Inn, Toronto, Movenpick Restaurants, Board of Trade, Humber College ( 9 canvases ), Sunnybrook and Wellesley Hospitals, Canadian Tire Corporation, and Bell Canada. While the artist prefers to meet his local collectors in person, he was represented by several well known galleries, including: Whitten Gallery, King City, Gallerie Shayne, Montreal, The Russell Gallery, Peterborough, Harbour Gallery, Port Credit and McLaren-Barnes, Oakville, Odon Wagner Gallery, Toronto, Pegassus Gallery of Canadian Art, Salt Spring Island B.C.
Inspiration : Barbara Hall, June Callwood, Marianne Williamson |
