The Gifting Tree on display in the Mitchell Building An artwork by Adelaide-based artist Hans Kreiner, commissioned by the University of Adelaide in 2009 to create a focus for charity collections during the festive season. The Gifting Tree invites the viewer to feel life and hope engendered by its perky branches and the birds perched upon them. In 2015 Hans added three new animals to the tree, refreshing its identity. The juxtaposition of the Gifting Tree and the traditional entrance of the Mitchell Building presents a playful stylistic contrast of the traditional and the contemporary.

The Smith FamilyThe Smith Family was founded in Sydney in 1922 by five businessmen who decided to deliver toys to orphans on Christmas Eve. Since its inception the organisation has grown and developed, and responds to an ever-changing society. The Smith Family’s commitment to children, and the collection and distribution of books and toys, remains unwaivering.

www.thesmithfamily.com.au

image Mick Bradley Bonython Hall – blue (detail) 2008 colour photograph From the Northern Lights light-art installation by The Electric Canvas during the Adelaide Festival 2008 The University of Adelaide Visual Art Collection A.VA.2011.836.10

Bonython Hall 1936 Architect Woods Bagot Laybourne Smith and Irwin South Australian Heritage Register

Bonython Hall was a gift to the University from Sir Langdon Bonython. Designed by Walter H Bagot in a Gothic style, using Murray Bridge limestone and cast concrete details externally, the Hall has Australian oak wall panelling and a vaulted painted plaster ceiling internally. Bonython Hall is used for ceremonial events such as graduations or important public lectures and events

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Spirit of Christmas 2018The Gifting Tree Share the joy of learning!

Contribute to the Gifting Tree toy and book collection

A University tradition leading up to Christmas is to collect books and educational toys for the Smith Family under the Gifting Tree in the foyer of the

Mitchell Building The University of Adelaide North Terrace Campus From 3 – 11 December 2018or during

Carols on Campus7:00 pm Thursday 6 December 2018 Bonython Hall The University of Adelaide North Terrace Campus

Free community event — all welcome

We invite all members of the University community and their families to join our Spirit of Christmas tradition by placing books, puzzles or other educational toys under the Gifting Tree by 12.00 noon on Tuesday 11 December 2018. Your contributions will support the Smith Family’s Toy and Book Appeal, which aims to unlock opportunities for disadvantaged Australian children through education and learning.

The Smith Family identified a shortage of gifts for 6 -12 year olds so consider art and craft sets, ‘tween’ or pre-teen novels, jigsaw puzzles, science kits and educational board games. Please ensure your gift is ready for use by including extra batteries or colouring-in pencils.

For more suggestions visit thesmithfamily.com.au/Christmas

Please leave your gifts unwrapped, or wrapped in clear cellophane, and attach a gift tag indicating the age group.

For more information please contact University Collections 8313 3086 unicollections@adelaide.edu.au adelaide.edu.au/uni-collections

With thanks to University Collections and the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Adelaide and Buddle Design for their continued support

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