Men with Beards – Off the Kerb’s Sixth Birthday Charity Exhibition

Overview

It's said that in Greece the appearance of a boy's first bum fluff is greeted with a festival. In Australia's metropolitan centres, we've lately been showing a similar appreciate for the art of beard. From long swamp rock ones to neat 'I have an app in development' ones, our appreciation for fuzzy facial adornment is surely reaching an apex.

So it's smart that this year Off the Kerb gallery is using beardy men to raise funds for charity. It will be celebrating its sixth birthday with an exhibition of art commemorating men with beards. The event will raise money for the homeless and all funds will be donated to the Melbourne Citymission.

"A man with a beard can represent wisdom, individuality, virility, masculinity and strength," write Off the Kerb on their website. "Throughout history the beard has carried much symbolism in cultures around the world."

Show your support for this sentiment (or just the good cause they're supporting) on April 4-18, when you can come admire, celebrate and buy the bearded works of art on display. Opening night on April 5 will also feature live performance.